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Cosmic Vision and Infinite Self

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Course Code:

HSF2303

Credit Hours:

1.5

Course Level:

100

Area of Study:

Hindu Studies Foundation

Course Description

HSF2303 – This 11-week quarter “BG3: Cosmic Vision and Infinite Self” propels participants into the metaphysical splendor of Chapters 10–14, exploring vibhūti (divine glories), viśvarūpa (the inspiring universal form), ideal devotion, and the profound distinction between kṣetra(field) and kṣetrajña(knower).  Philosophically, it emphasizes oneness amid diversity, virtues as pathways to liberation, and the tri-guṇas as archetypal forces shaping reality. Psychologically, it cultivates insight, humility, and meta-cognition. With an analytical lens, the course reveals: the cosmic vision isn't mere spectacle but a therapeutic confrontation with infinity. It promotes dissolving ego-bound identities for authentic self-leadership equipped with viveka leading to pūrṇatva (infinity). 
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Program Of Study:

Bhagavad Gita Certificate Program (BGCP)

Division

Community Education Division

Required / Core / Elective:

Required

Prerequisites:

None

Semester / Quarter System:

Quarter

Number of Weeks:

11

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Faculty

Dr. Kalika Uttarkar

Dr. Kalika Uttarkar

Dr. Kalika Uttarkar is the Director, Community Education, and a faculty at both the Graduate and CE Divisions at HUA. She holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy, and skillfully integrates Philosophy, Yoga, and Psychology into her role.

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Course Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, the student will be able to: 

  • Describe the philosophical unity in divine manifestations. 
  • Explain how the viśvarūpa darśana evokes humility and its connection to ego dissolution.
  • Apply the ideal devotee qualities in leadership. 
  • Analyze the guṇas as personality archetypes.
  • Discriminate prakṛti from puruṣa to dissolve identity crises

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Course Content:

This course has been designed to enable the students to be able to: 

  • Explain the philosophical unity in divine manifestations and describe how viśvarūpa darśana evokes humility and ego dissolution. Perceive divinity in everyday excellence reframing leadership as stewardship of cosmic divinity (Chapter 10-11).
  • Apply ideal devotee qualities to leadership contexts, channeling attachments into higher love and selfless service (seva) through practical self-observation exercises.(Chapter 12)
  • Understand kṣetra-kṣetrajña discrimination, observe the “field” of life without entanglement, turning self-awareness into a tool for liberation (Chapter 13).
  • Understand the guṇas to trace their role in bondage vs. liberation, and compare to Jungian shadows or Big Five traits for deeper self-insight (Chapter 14).
  • Evaluate the path to knowledge (jñeya), as a means to dissolve identity crises, fostering psychological clarity over layers of ego-driven existence (Chapter 13).

Class Structure:

There will be a minimum of 1.5 contact hours with one or more faculty every week for 11 weeks.

The class is structured in a way that promotes discussion and debate based on self-study and reflection each week. While the content being discussed in each class will be concluded within 90 minutes, the discussion time will be free format, and can continue for an additional 30 minutes.

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