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 Master of Arts

in Vedic Literature

॥ ​कृण्वन्तो विश्वं आर्यं ॥
Become Vedic Expert

Lead the IKS Sector... !

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Vedic Literature is the basis of Indian Knowledge System. Vedas are the most ancient sources of knowledge on the earth. Vedic Literature has reached us for thousands of years through Oral tradition. Vedic Literature is also called Shruti. Puranas, Dharmashastra, Mahakavyas & other classical literature are called Smruti. Shruti is the basis of not only Smruti but also various arts like Dance, Drama, Music, Painting, Carving, etc. Vedic Literature will enlighten with the true philosophy & knowledge required for every human being.

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Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System

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Central Sanskrit University (CSU) Delhi

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IACDSC Accredited Masters Program

Fee Structure 

  • First year: ₹ 52600/-

  • Second Year: ₹ 52600/-

🌼Duration - 2 Years

🌼Eligibility – Graduate

🌼Age Limit -  No Bar

🌼Teaching Language -  Hindi with English 

🌼Study Material – Hard copy (Hindi/English)

🌼Regular Mode - Offline Classes supplemented by Online Classes​

​🌼 Structure - 4 Semesters - 16 (Subjects)

🌼 Extra-Curricular Activities – 4 Credits

Internship - 4 Credits

Project – 4 Credits

Dissertation – 4 Credits

Interview Skills – 4 Credits

🌼 Classes Starting from July 2025

🌼 Fee Structure 

  • Semester 01 -  ₹ 32,300/-   Semester 02 - ₹ 20,300/-

  • Semester 03  -  ₹ 32,300/-   Semester 04 - ₹ 20,300/-

  • Fees to be paid in installments per semester. 

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Program Syllabus

Paper 1 – Sanskrit Bhasha Parichay - 4 Credits

Sanskrit is the Mother of all languages. Ancient literature, ancient scripts are in the Sanskrit language. The Sanskrit language is the foundation of all the IKS fields; therefore, learning the Sanskrit language is a necessity to have a better understanding and research-oriented study of IKS. The Paper is designed with the objective to provide the learner with an overview of the Sanskrit Bhasha. The scope of this Paper is so large that it is not possible to cover it in detail, but with an overview and further detailed study, the learner can interpret the Sanskrit text.


Paper 2 – Vedic People and Vedic Period - 4 Credits

Most of the western or westernized scholars have assumed an Aryan invasion and so put totally wrong chronology of Indian history, saying that the Vedic age was 1500. This is baseless and is absurd as per the new evidence. The Vedas were revealed at least 10000 years before the Common Era, or maybe more than that. The dating of Ramayana and Mahabharata by modern scientific tools helps to put the Vedas before those centuries.  Vedic people were Arya, and again, Arya is not a race but a quality of the person. They were noble, truth lovers, bold, ready to go to death to explore truth, and fight till death to protect righteousness.


Paper 3 – Rigved - 4 Credits

The word ‘Veda’ means ‘knowledge’: the Sanskrit root ‘vid’ means ‘to know’. It does not refer to a single book or a single literary work. The term Rishi is defined as “rishatijnānenasamsāra-pāram,” meaning one who goes beyond the mundane world using knowledge. Also, the root ‘drish‘ (sight) might have given rise to the root ‘rish‘ meaning ‘to see’. The Rig Veda Samhita is a collection of 1,028 Suktas (hymns), divided into ten Mandalas (books).  The total number of mantras is 10,462. Thus, the average number of mantras per hymn is ten. These hymns are as envisioned by various seers. Angirasa, Kanva, Vasistha, Atri, Bhrugu, Kashyap, Vishwamitra, Grutsamanda, Agastya and Bharata, are main rishis. From Nasadiyasukta, Gayatri mantra, eikyamantra, to several important sukta and mantras are here.


Paper 4 – Yajurveda - 4 Credits

The Yajurveda is broadly grouped into the "black" (Krishna) Yajurveda and the "white" or "bright" (Shukla) Yajurveda. It implies "the unarranged, unclear collection" of verses in contrast to the "well arranged, clear" Yajurveda. The most ancient layer of Yajurveda samhita includes 1,875 verses, The middle layer includes the Satapatha Brahmana, while the youngest layer of Yajurveda text includes the largest collection of primary Upanishads, the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, the Isha Upanishad, the Taittiriya Upanishad, Katha Upanishad, etc. The various ritual mantras in the Yajurveda Samhitas are in a meter, and propitiate deities like the Savita (Sun), Indra, Agni, Prajapati, Rudra, and others.

Extra-Curricular Activities - 4 Credits

Paper 5 – Samaveda - 4 Credits

The Samaveda is shortest of all Vedas and the Samhita of the Samaveda has taken many verses, almost ninety percent, from the Samhita of Rigveda. Chiefly derived from the eighth and the ninth Mandalas of the Rigveda but Saamveda’s uniqueness is in adding meter and geyata or music to it. This addition made Vedic culture so lively and perpetual and was able to fathom the ultimate reality with more integrality. The Samaveda verses are all meant to be chanted at the ceremonies of the Soma-sacrifice.


Paper 6 – Atharvaveda - 4 Credits

Other names for the Atharvaveda are – Angirasaveda, Kshatraveda, Bhaishajyaveda, Chandoveda, Mahiveda etc. Atharvaveda had nine recessions or Shakhas, but the Samhita is today available only in two recessions – the Shaunaka and the Paippalada. It is the Shaunaka-Samhita that is usually meant when the Atharvaveda is mentioned in ancient and modern literature. It is a collection of 730 hymns containing 5987 Mantras, divided into 20 books (Kandas). Some 1200 verses are derived from the Rigveda. some Important and famous Suktas of Atharvaveda are listed to have a general view its subject:1. Bhumi-Sukta (12.1)2. Brahmacarya-Sukta (11.5)3. Kala-Suktas (11.53, 54)4. Vivaha-Sukta (14th Kanda)5. Madhuvidya-Sukta (9.1)6. Samanasya-Sukta (3.30)7. Rohita-Sukta (13.1-9)8. Skambha-Sukla (10.7)Atharvaveda is an encyclopedia of many subjects including philosophical, social, educational, political, agricultural, scientific and medical matters, etc.


Paper 7 – Rigveda Brahmana Granthas and Aranyakas, Atharvaveda Brahmana Granthas - 4 Credits

Apastamba defines Brahmanas as ‘KarmacodanaBrahmanani’ meaning Brahmanas are injunctions for the performance of sacrificial rites. According to him, these texts deal with the following six topics:VidhiArthavada , Ninda, Prashansha , Purakalpa and Parakriti.Vidhi means injunctions for the performance of particular rites.Arthavada comprises the numerous explanatory remarks on the meaning of Mantras and particular rites.Ninda or censure consists in criticism and, refutation of the opponents’ views.Prashansha means eulogy, recommendation.Purakalpa refers to the performance of sacrificial rites in former times.Parakriti means the achievements of others.The main subject of the Brahmanas is injunction (Vidhi), all other topics being subservient to it.


Paper 8 – Yajurveda and Samaveda Brahmana Granthas and Aranyakas - 4 Credits

Aranyakas are generally the concluding portions of the several Brahmanas, but on account of their distinct character, contents and language deserve to be reckoned as a distinct category of literature. They are partly included in the Brahmanas themselves, but partly they are recognized as independent works. Aranyaka literature is rather small as compared to the Brahmanas. Whereas the Brahmanas deal with the huge bulk of sacrificial paraphernalia which represents Karma-Kanda, the Aranyakas and Upanishads, on the other hand, chiefly deal with the philosophical and theosophical speculations which represent Jnana-Kanda.

Internship - 4 Credits

Paper 9 – Study of Dharma - 4 Credits

The Paper on Study of Dharma is being developed to make learner understand the concept of Dharma, “धारयति इति धर्म:। ”Dharma is not religion, Dharma many times misunderstood with Religion. Dharma is the way of living life. Dharma, Vedic Dharma, Hindu Dharma, Sanatan Dharma, Bharatiya Dharma are one and the same. Dharma is not only applicable to human being but it holds the entire Universe. Studying this Paper will make learner realize the true meaning of Dharma and its influence on every single entity in the Universe.

Paper 10 – Vedang - 4 Credits

The Vedangas are the last treatises of the Vedic Literature. Paniniya Shiksha (41-42) narrates two verses on the importance of the Vedangas which describe Veda as a Purusha having six limbs as six Vedangas: Chandas are His two feet, Kalpa are His two arms, Jyotisha are His eyes, Nirukta is His ears, Shiksha is His nose and Vyakarana is His mouth. One of the oldest record of their names occurs in the Mundaka Upanishad (1.1.5) where they are named as:

Shiksha or phonetics or pronunciation, Kalpa or ritual,Vyakarana or grammar, Nirukta or etymology, Chandas or meter, Jyotisha or astronomy.


Paper 11 – Upavedas - 4 Credits

The term upaveda (“applied knowledge”) is used in traditional literature to designate the subjects of certain applied knowledge and technical works. The lists in this class differ among sources. However the one largely acceptable and as per Caraṇavyuha, is as follows:-

1. Ayurveda (Medicine), associated with the Ṛgveda
2.Dhanurveda (Archery), associated with the Yajurveda
3. Gāndharvaveda (Music and sacred dance), associated with the Samaveda, and
4. Arthaśāstra (Economics), associated with the Atharvaveda


Paper 12 – Upanishads (Part 1) - Isha, Kena, Kath - 4 Credits

Ishavasya Upanishad is a small Upanishad consisting of 18 mantras and it belongs to Shukla Yajur Veda. Isavasya Upanishad is one of the few Upanishads like Taittiriya Upanishad for which the Svara is still maintained and available for chanting. This Upanishad gets it name because of the first portion of the beginning verse “Isavasyam Idam Sarvam”. The first two words are “Isa” and “Avasyam” and hence its called Isavasya. The first word is “Isa” so it can also be called Isa Upanishad or Isopanishad. Kenopanishad is a small Upanishad in Sama Veda, and it has 4 chapters, each chapter known as a Kanda or Adhyaya. There are in total 35 mantras and therefore it’s a relatively small but a very important Upanishad. Kath Upanishad is also known as Kathopanishad and belongs to Krishna Yajur Veda. This is a fairly big Upanishad consisting of 119 mantras spread over 2 chapters. Each chapter is called an Adhyaya, and in each chapter there are 3 sections known as Vallis.


Paper 12 – Upanishads (Part 2) - Prashna, Mandukya, Taittirya - 4 Credits

Prashna Upanishad is a commentary or elaboration on Mundaka Upanishad. This Upanishad can also be called by the name Prasnopanishad, and it is given in the form of a dialogue between a Guru named Pippalada and 6 disciples. Mandukya is the smallest Upanishad among the 10 main Upanishads, containing only 12 mantras. We know that it’s impossible to cover entire Vedanta in just 12 mantras, so it’s important to know that this Upanishad is not primarily meant to teach Vedanta but to remember the teachings which have been elaborately dealt with in the other Upanishads. Taittiriya Upanishad is named after an acharya, Tittiri Acharya, who preserved and propagated this Upanishad. This Upanishad is in prose form and has 3 chapters, each chapter being known as a “Valli”. The three chapters are called Shiksha Valli, Brahma Valli and Bhrigu Valli.

Project - 4 Credits

Based on the subjects covered in the program, students will be given elective topics for project. Project can be based on below point with reference to the different concepts taught in the program –
•    Validation of concept
•    Application of concept
•    Creating physical dummy models
•    Finding references and proofs for the concept, etc.
   Students have to write the thesis and present it front of external faculty panel.

Paper 13 – Yajurveda Upanishads 1

“Mundaka” means “head”, and the word “head” generally indicates importance. For e.g. the head of an organization. Mundaka Upanishad is known by this name because it is one of the most important Upanishads. Therefore it being a primary Upanishad it’s called Mundaka Upanishad. This Upanishad has got 3 chapters and 6 sections; each chapter having 2 sections each. Each chapter is known as Mundaka and each section as a Kanda. There are in total 65 mantras in the entire Upanishad. Chandogya Upanishad belongs to Sama Veda like Kena Upanishad, and it’s a big Upanishad consisting of 8 chapters and 627 mantras. In fact among the 10 Upanishads, Chandogya has the highest number of mantras. Chandogya Upanishad is also said to be chanted with Svara (intonation) like Isavasya and Taittiriya Upanishads. Even Brihadaranyaka Upanishad is available with Svara.


Paper 14 – Yajurveda Upanishads 2 - 4 Credits

Aitareya Upanishad was given out by a Rishi named Aitareya and hence the name of the Upanishad. Aitareya Rishi is also known as Mahidasa. So some people call him AitareyaMahidasa Rishi. He got the name of Aitareya because his mother’s name was Itara. “Brihad” means “great” or “big”. Brihadaranyaka is a great Upanishad not only in terms of its volume, it’s great in terms of the depth of its insight. So it’s a great Upanishad in terms of both quantity as well as quality. Thus the name Brihadaranyaka can mean either “a great Upanishad studied in the forests” or “an Upanishad as great or big as a forest”. This Upanishad has got 434 mantras which makes it a very big Upanishad. Based on mantra count Chandogya seems to be bigger with 627 mantras, but the size of each mantra in Brihadaranyaka is bigger. So ultimately volume-wise Brihadaranyaka is as big as Chandogya. But if we look at Adi Shankara’s commentaries on Brihadaranyaka, it’s twice that of his commentary on Chandogya.


Paper 15 –  Atharvaveda Upanishads and Gaun Upanishad - 4 Credits

Śvetāśvatara Upaniṣad) is an ancient Sanskrit text embedded in the Yajurveda. The Upanishad contains 113 mantras or verses in six chapters. The Shvetashvatara Upanishad opens with metaphysical questions about the primal cause of all existence, its origin, its end, and what role, if any, time, nature, necessity, chance, and the spirit had as the primal cause. The Maitrayaniya Upanishad consists of seven Prapathakas (lessons). The first Prapathaka is introductory, the next three are structured in a question-answer style and discuss metaphysical questions relating to Atman (Self), while the fifth to seventh Prapathaka are supplements. the first chapter of the Kausitaki Upanishad, rebirth and transmigration of Atman (Self) is asserted as existent, and that one's life is affected by karma, and then it asks whether there is liberation and freedom from the cycles of birth and rebirth. The Kaushitaki Upanishad is part of the Rigveda, but it occupies different chapter numbers in the Veda manuscripts discovered in different parts of India. Three sequences are most common: the Upanishad is chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Kausitaki Aranyaka.

Paper 16 –  Science in Vedas - 4 Credits

Dissrertation - 4 Credits

Interview Skills - 4 Credits

ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION 

  • Written Examination by CSU - 60 Marks

  • Internal Assignments - 20 Marks

  • Internal Oral - 20 Marks

  • Total 100 Marks per Paper

Opportunities - Employment... Self Employment... Professionals...

🎯 Research - 10 million manuscripts are available related to Vedic & Indian Knowledge system. Hardly 5% of them have been studied. There is a need and demand for Research for studying more than 9 million scripts. Huge research potential for Master in Vedic Literature.

🎯 Faculty - As a professor, teacher, mentor, guide, and coach in Colleges, Universities, Institutions, Professional Organizations, IT & Software sectors, Digital Content Creation, etc.

🎯 Vedic Counselor - As Vedic Cultural Counselor, Vedic Rituals Counselor, Vedic Literature / Career Counselor etc.

🎯 Vedic Experts / Vedic Consultants

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About Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System

Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System (BSIKS) is a pioneer institute in the field of Indian Knowledge System ( IKS ), Hindu Studies, and Indic Studies. BSIKS is affiliated to Central Sanskrit University, Delhi (CSU). BSIKS also accredited globally by IACDSC, an international accreditation body. BSIKS has associations with Hindu Council of Australia, Dharmashree, Vijnyan Bharati, Vidya Bharati Uchha Shiksha Sansthan, IHAR - USA & India, etc. Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System offers courses and programs from Certificate, Diploma to PhD, D.Litt.  under various schools. 

The whole range of knowledge system under these schools is multifarious, from the Vedas, and Upanishads to scriptural, philosophical, scientific, technological and artistic sources. The disciplines and domains of knowledge include logic, philosophy, language, technology and crafts, polity, economics and governance, ethics and sociological orders, architecture and engineering, pure sciences, earth sciences, bio sciences, poetics and aesthetics, law and justice, grammar, mathematics and astronomy, metrics, agriculture, mining, metallurgy, trade and commerce, Ayurved and yog, medicine and life sciences, geography, military science, weaponry, shipbuilding, navigation and maritime traditions, biology and veterinary science, music, dance, drama, carvings, paintings, spirituality, divinity, civilization study, culture & heritage etc. BSIS is focusing on the revitalization of the major knowledge tradition i.e. 14 Vidyas- theoretical domains - and 64 Kalas-crafts, skill sets and arts that are useful in day-to-day living through its activities and programs.

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About Central Sanskrit University

Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi (Formerly known as Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan) is Deemed to be a University under the Ministry of Education, Government of India created by an act of Parliament. 

 

The Central Sanskrit University has the unique distinction of being the largest and the only multi-campus language university in the world. The Central Sanskrit University also has the privilege of acting as the nodal agency for the implementation of Sanskrit-related policies & and schemes of the Government of India. In that capacity, the university works in close coordination with the Ministry of Education, Government of India. 

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Faculties:

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Dr. Sucheta Paranjape

Professor of Sanskrut and Indology

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Prof. Pranav Gokhale

M.A. Sanskrit- Vedanta special

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Dr. Aparna Dhir

Ph.D in Sanskrit

Asst. Professor, Institute of Advanced sciences, Dartmouth, MA

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Dr. Mrunalini Newalkar

MA in Veda, MA in Vyākaraṇa,
PhD in Purāṇas: Sacred and Folk Realms of Bhairava

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▶️ Importance of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) with Archaeological Perspective
Dr. Vasant Shinde

FAQs about Masters Programs

1) Do these Masters programs have any affiliation with any university or UGC? Any Other Government Agency ?  

Ans. :-  Yes. Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System is affiliated to Central Sanskrit University, Delhi (CSU) and  it is a recognized institute for conducting Skill and professional Education courses. Bhishma courses syllabus & curriculam are approved by the University. The degree certificate will be given by Central Sanskrit University. BSIKS Masters programs are accredited by IACDSC, USA, an international accreditation agency in USA. Thus Bhsihma School courses are affiliated with CSU-UGC in India and Globally accrediated by IACDSC, USA. BSIKS has associations with Maharshi Vedvyas Pratishthan,, Sakshi Trust, Bengaluru, Vijnyan Bharati, Vidya Bharati Uchha Shiksha Sansthan, Sanskrit Bharati, IHAR - USA & India, Hindu Council of Australia,  etc. UGC has recently included IKS & Hindu Studies as a subject for NET examination. Ministry of education has recently opened an IKS cell and UGC has mandated IKS in the curriculum for all types of UG and PG Courses. Now every UG & PG student has to acquire minimum 5 % credits from IKS out of total credits required for achieving total credits for a degree.  

2) Why one should join the Masters Programs offered by Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System ?  

Ans. :- For the first time in India and the world, Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System has launched Masters Programs in Indian Knowledge System. The Central Government and Ministry of Education are insisting and putting emphasis on education and skills based on ancient Indian Knowledge System which are indigenous, traditional, still relevant in many sectors, and trustworthy. Unfortunately since British era & after independence till 2014, IKS was neglected and underestimated. Besides we see that the so-called modern western concepts and ideas are failing repeatedly all over the world. Great transformation and radical change is happening around us at local and global level and the basis of this change will be Indian Knowledge System (IKS). IKS will be the brand of India. National Education Policy NEP 2020 has written a roadmap for this change. It will be not only limited to the education sector but the change will transform each and every sector of life around us. The great IKS wave has just begun and it will grow for a minimum of next 4 to 5 decades. It will expand not only in India but all over the world. It is expected that 5 million new jobs will be generated in Indian Knowledge System i.e. IKS in the next few decades. Every wise person or student of any age should understand this change which is happening silently and he should get ready to lead this IKS wave by acquiring the expertise in Indian Knowledge System i.e. IKS. The Masters Programs of Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System will open the doors of a bright and long-term future for everyone who can sense and experience the transformation happening in the country. Students who will join at an early stage will be highly benefited. Apart from individual benefits, they will share immense contributions to the country and the world. 

3) What is the background of the Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System ? 

Ans. :- Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System ( formerly Bhishma School of Indic Studies)  Pune (BSIKS) is a Global Leader and a Pioneer Institute in India in the field of Indian Knowledge System ( IKS ) and Indic Studies. Prof. Kshitij Patukale is the Founder Director of Bhishma Scholl of Indian Knowledge System. The mother organization BHISHMA was established in 1976 by late Dr. Shripad Dattatray Kulkarni and blessed by PP Paramacharya of Kanchi Kamkoti Pitham Late PP Chandrashekharendra Saraswati Swami Maharaj. Many Eminent Scholars and personalities from India and abroad are associated with BSIKS as mentors and advisors, including PP Swami Govinddev Giri, Padmabhushan Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, Dr.Kapil Kapoor, Rajiv Malhotra, Dr. Vasant Shinde, Dr. Madhuri Sheron, Dr. Shashibala, Dr. Bharat Balavalli, Ustad Usman Khan, Dr. Ravindra Kulkarni, Dr. Shashi Tiwari, Dr. Yashwant Pathak, Acharya Umapati, Dr. Milind Sathye, etc. Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System offers courses and programs like Foundation in IKS, Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma, and Masters programs under various schools.  The whole range of knowledge systems under these schools is multifarious, from the Vedas, and Upanishads to scriptural, philosophical, scientific, technological and artistic sources. The disciplines and domains of knowledge include logic, philosophy, language, technology and crafts, polity, economics and governance, ethics and sociological orders, architecture and engineering, pure sciences, earth sciences, biosciences, poetics and aesthetics, law and justice, grammar, mathematics and astronomy, metrics, agriculture, mining, metallurgy, trade and commerce, Ayurveda and Yog, medicine and life sciences, geography, military science, weaponry, shipbuilding, navigation and maritime traditions, biology, and veterinary science, music, dance, drama, carvings, paintings, spirituality, divinity, civilization study, culture & heritage, etc. BSIKS is focusing on the revitalization of the major knowledge tradition i.e. 14 Vidyas- theoretical domains - and 64 Kalas-crafts, skill sets, and arts-that are useful in day-to-day living through its activities and programs. BSIKS has conducted online certificate programs for the last 3 years and more than 6600 students have completed it successfully.    

 

4) What are the career opportunities in Masters Programs? 

Ans. :-  There are huge career opportunities with BSIKS Masters Programs. i) Job i.e. Employment Opportunities like Faculty, Teacher, Expert, Consultant, etc with self employment opportunities ii) Research Opportunities iii) Professional Opportunities iv) Business Opportunities v) Industrial Opportunities vi) Consulting / Coaching Opportunities vii) Social Opportunities viii) Cultural Opportunities ix) Self Employment Opportunities x) Performance Opportunities, etc.  Now, let us explore opportunities in each Program

 

A) MA In Indian Knowledge System – Be an India Scholar / IKS Scholar / IKS Expert

i) Faculty – As a professor, teacher, mentor, guide, and coach in Colleges, Universities, Institutions, Professional Organizations, IT & Software sectors, Digital Content creation, etc. 

ii) Professional – IKS expert, IKS Consultant, IKS Director in corporate companies, Professional & Social Organizations, NGOs, Media Houses, Trade Associations, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality Sector, IT & Software sector, Digital Content Creation, etc. 

iii) Research – Research Scholar in National & International Research Organizations, etc. 

iv) Social & Cultural – Event Management, Social, Cultural & Service Organizations, Hospitals & Health Care etc. 

 

B) MA In Vedic Literature – Be a Vedic Scholar / Vedic Counsellor  

i) Research - 10 million manuscripts are available related to Vedic & Indian Knowledge systems. Hardly 5% of it has been studied. There is a need and demand for Research to study more than 9 million scripts. Huge research potential for Master in Vedic Literature.  

ii) Faculty – As a professor, teacher, mentor, guide, and coach in Colleges, Universities, Institutions, Professional Organizations, IT & Software sector, digital Content Creation etc.

iii) Vedic Counselor – As Vedic Cultural Counselor, Vedic Rituals Counselor, Vedic Literature / Career Counselor etc. 

iv) Vedic Experts / Vedic Consultant 

C) MA In Hindu Studies – Be a Hindu Scholar / Hindu Counsellor

i) Hindu Scholar / Expert / Counselors – Includes Hindu Health Counselors, Hindu Psychological Counselors, Hindu Marriage Counselors, Hindu Spiritual Counselors etc. in Corporate Companies, Hospitals, Social & Spiritual Organizations, etc. 

ii) Faculty – As a professor, teacher, mentor, guide, coach in Colleges, Universities, Institutions, Professional Organizations, IT & Software sector, Digital Content Creation etc. 

iii) Expert & Consultant – Hospitals, Industries, Corporate, Temples, Spiritual organizations, Event Management, etc.

iv) Research – Research scholar in National & International research organizations, etc.

D) MA In Natyashastra Evam Bharatiya Rangmanch

i) Arts & Natya Scholar / Expert – Includes Expert and scholar in entertainment industry, film industry, digital contents, animation, etc

ii) Faculty – As a professor, teacher, mentor, guide, coach in Colleges, Universities, Institutions, Professional Organizations, Digital Content Creation etc. 

iii) Expert and Consultant - Media - Print, Electronic and Digital media

iv) Research – Research scholar in National & International research organizations, etc.

 

5. Is attendance compulsory for Masters Programs? 

Ans. :-  Attendance is required. We encourage all students to attend the sessions as students get enlightened and thrilled after learning the content by attending the same. 

6. What will be the examination pattern? How students will be assessed ?  

Ans. :-   There will be an assessment of 100 marks for each paper. Division of marks will be as follows:- Written Examination by CSU - 60 Marks, Internal Assignments - 20 Marks, Internal Oral - 20 Marks, Total 100 Marks per Paper. 

7.  Please inform me about the Extra-Curricular Activities,  Internship, Project, Dissertation, Interview Skills. 

Ans. :-   It is part of the Course and it carries 4 Credits each. 

  

8. Please explain the Idea of Extra Curricular Activities? 

Ans. :- Students are expected to perform following extracurricular activities throughout the course period i.e. 4 semesters. 
1) Reading minimum 4 books / 8 research papers per semester related to Indian Knowledge System.
2) Visiting an Academic Conference/ Cultural event, IKS Meets, Sangeet Mahotsav,etc once in a semester.
3) Visiting a Museum, Archive, library and similar places.
4) Visiting an Archaeological site, Caves, Ancient temples and similar places.
5) Participating in Yoga, Healthcare, Meditation, Omkar Sadhana, camps etc.
6) Attending workshop, seminar, heritage, cultural walks, participating in heritage, cultural, spiritual tour, etc
7) Participating in yadnya, yatra, parikrama, kumbh mela, mountaineering and trekking expedition, Ayodhya, Kashi, Narmada Parikrama, etc
8) Participating in lok festivals and cultural programmes including Tribal, Hilly, Rural, Food, Religious festivals, etc
9) Visiting any campus of Central Sanskrit University campuses in India ( With prior permission) 
10) Interviewing with Eminent Personalities in IKS (with minimum experience 30 yrs)
11) Visiting Gurukul, Ved Pathshala, Buddha Vihar, Shramana school, etc
12) Preparing a book or booklet of minimum 120 pages on any topic related to Indian Knowledge System, Culture, etc 
13) Preparing a short film / documentary film on IKS of minimum 10-15 mins.
14) Preparing a Physical model of Yadnya vedi, scaled model of ancient temple, layout of ancient town planning, etc
15) Any other Innovative idea related to IKS

Students are required to complete any 1 activity per semester out of above-mentioned activities. Every Student is required to submit a brief report of minimum 1000 words on the above-mentioned activities.

 

9. What will be the structure of assignments and how they should be submitted?  

Ans. :-  There will be 20 marks assignment for each subject. Students will be provided 10 questions for the assignment and they require to write descriptive answers for 4 questions in around 2000 words. Answers should be handwritten, and after writing the answers, students need to make PDF documents and upload on given link. All students are required to upload assignments on the given link. Hard copies will not be accepted.    

10.  What will be the structure of the Project and how it will be assessed?  

Ans. :- There will be 2 projects i.e. one project per year. Based on the subjects covered in the program, students will be given elective topics for the project. The project can be based on the below point with reference to the different concepts taught in the program –
•    Validation of concept
•    Application of concept
•    Creating physical dummy models
•    Finding references and proofs for the concept, etc.
   Students have to write the thesis and present it in front of an external faculty panel.

  

11. What will be the language of the study material? 

Ans. :-   Study Material will be mainly in Hindi. There will be English content also.   

12. What will be the language of teaching?

Ans. :-  Teaching will be in the Hindi language mixed with English.  

13. Please explain the Internship. 

Ans. :-   Every Student is required to complete an internship of 15 days (minimum 60 hours duration – 4 to 5 hours per day) with any organisation, institute, school, company, trust, etc. Internship must be completed in the second semester only. The formal certificate must be produced and submitted after the completion of the internship. 

14. Please explain the Dissertation.

Ans. :-   The dissertation in the MA course on Indian Knowledge System is an essential part of the program, allowing students to explore and research a specific topic in depth. It serves as a platform to showcase their understanding of Indian traditions and their ability to connect traditional knowledge with modern academic approaches. The following points outline the key aspects of the dissertation -
• It should involve original and critical inquiry into topics related to Indian philosophy, science, arts, or culture.
• The dissertation must include an in-depth analysis based on primary sources like ancient texts, manuscripts, or inscriptions, along with secondary scholarly interpretations.
• It should reflect a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical relevance, integrating traditional wisdom with contemporary perspectives.
• Students should demonstrate academic rigor, clarity of thought, and a coherent methodology throughout their research.
• The work must uphold ethical standards, avoiding plagiarism and ensuring originality in both content and approach.
• Interdisciplinary exploration and creative thinking should be encouraged, highlighting the relevance of traditional knowledge in today’s world.
• The dissertation should use authentic references and present findings in a structured, academically sound manner. 

15. Please explain Interview Skills. 

Ans. : Every Student is required to present the interview skills. There will be mock interview sessions where students will be interviewed. 

​16. Do I need to download any app for live sessions? 

Ans. :-   Yes. You need to download the Zoom application for live sessions. 

17. After Masters Program, will the students be eligible to join Ph.D. programs? 

Ans. :- Yes. The masters program is 84 credits. Students can join after completing Masters Programs. 

18. Where should students contact for queries or for assistance? 

Ans. :-   For calling: 7875743405; Whatsapp: 7875191270 

19. What will be the duration of this Program? 

Ans. :-  2 Years – July 2025 to July 2027 – 4 Semester Program

20. When Semester Examination will be conducted?  

Ans. :-  Written exam will be conducted in the last month of semester and it will be conducted on weekend i.e Saturday & Sunday. 

21. What is the refund policy and jurisdiction? 

Ans. :-   Please note that there will be no refund of any fees after taking the admission in any circumstances. All complaints will have Pune City jurisdiction limit only. Students are advised to study and understand all the instructions, terms and conditions and related information before enrolling for admission and payment of fees.  

22. What will be the mode of communication and language for students while communicating with BSIKS office  ? 

Ans. :-   Students can contact BSIKS via whatsApp, email, mobile or by physical visit to office. The language should be Hindi and English.  

23. Is there an age limit to joining Masters Program?  

Ans. :-   No. There is no age limit. Anyone above the age of 18 years, can join the Masters Programs. 

24. Is BSIKS is having any associations? 

Ans. :-   Yes. Bhishma is having academic and other associations with many organizations in India and outside India. Few of them are as follows 

i) Sakshi Trust, Bengaluru - A Recognized Research Center by Karanataka Sanskrit University

ii) Hindu Council of Australia

iii) Vijnyan Bharati – Vijnyan Gurjari  

iv)  VBUSS – Vidya Bharati Uchha Shikshan Sansthan

v) IHAR - USA & India  

vi) Maharshi Ved Vyas Pratishthan 

 

25. How Masters Programs will be useful to various age groups ? Are they beneficial for currently employed people? If yes, then how ? 

Ans. :-   Masters Programs offered by Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System will be useful for all age groups and all sectors of the society. Let us understand that as per the New National Educational Policy, there will be revolution and radical change in the education system in India. Now every UG & PG student has to acquire minimum of 5 % credits from IKS out of the total credits required for achieving total credits for a degree. Apart from this, central government is trying to apply all indigenous, ancient and traditional Indian models based on Indian Knowledge System in every field and every sector of the society, social life, governance, trade, commerce, agriculture, education, health sector, etc. At the other end, we experience that the so called modern western models are getting defeated and failed around us. E.g. Allopathy does not have solutions for many ultra-modern diseases and Ayurveda has a deep sense preventive health. Another example is multinational companies mislead Indian population about the quality of food and drugs. Pantanjali and Ramdev Baba have created examples which are beneficial not only for Indians but for the whole world. Let us understand that the whole country as a whole is getting ready for revival and transformation as ancient traditional glorious India. People with any age group working in any field can join Masters Programs and convert the knowledge into an opportunity in the next few decades. They will be the change leaders and lead the change happening around us. So you may be working in any government organization, teacher, professor, doctor, lawyer, CA, engineer, architect or graduate degree holder in any field you can think about Masters Programs as a supportive or alternative career. It will enlighten you at the individual level and also will help you to create a change in society in a professional way. 

 

26. What are the Global Opportunities from these Masters Programs offered by Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System ? 

Ans. :- Let us understand and accept that due to the respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and his governance, India has achieved global pride and salutation. India has a great image and centre of attraction among the world population. People across the world are very much eager to know about India, its culture, a voyage of civilization, traditions, heritage, etc. Universities in many countries in the world are opening centres for India Study or Centre for Vedic / Hindu Civilization study, etc. There is a global demand for Yog, Ayurved, etc. Now we see that Indian classical music, dance, food, cultural activities are getting popular all over the world. Technology, especially social media is helping for its spread. Indians are getting many higher posts in USA government and USA corporate world as well as many international organizations. Another important benefit is that India is the youngest country in the world. So young Indians will lead and rule the future world. Indians empowered with the foundation of Indian Knowledge System and Hindu Studies are having huge career opportunities all over the globe. Besides, you will see that United Nations and other world organizations are talking about the concept of sustainable development and arguing the world to follow it. This concept of sustainable development is the very basis of Indian Knowledge system and based on Vedic philosophy. Masters Program will help students to become India Scholar, IKS Expert, Hindu Scholar, Hindu Cultural Councellor, Vedic Scholar, Vedic Coach, Kautilya Experts, etc. They all will have global opportunities for next few decades. 

27. What is IACDSC accreditation, and what are its benefits? 

Ans. :-   IACDSC is the international accreditation organization for the degree-granting institutions based on Dharmic traditions and cultures. It is based in the Florida state of USA. The degrees granted by BSIKS are accreditated by IACDSC and are valid and authentic all over the world. For more details please visit  https://iacdsc.org/

28. How Bhishma Masters Programs will be accepted in the USA and foreign countries? 

Ans. :-  Educational qualifications and degrees of Indian Universities are not valid, accredited and accepted in USA. It is because there is a huge difference of the educational system and pattern of education in both countries. Masters Programs offered by the Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge Systems are accredited by IACDSC, USA. The degrees of BSIKS are accepted in USA because they are accredited by an accreditation agency in USA.      

29. How Bhishma Masters Programs will benefit students residing in USA ?

Ans. :-   USA students will get great benefits by joining Bhishma Masters Programs as they are affilaited in India by CSU and accredited in USA by IACDSC. All Indians in USA should join these programs. Programs will enlighten them as well as bring employment opportunities in various organizations including hospitals, temples, community colleges, community organizations, service organizations, health management organizations and even in corporate sector. Students will be able to work as Hindu Expert, Hindu Counsellor, India Scholar, Kautilya Corporate / Political / Economic Scholar, Vedic Scholar, Hindu Scholar, etc. The spouses of H-1 visa holders can get employment after completing the Bhishma Masters Programs.

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