The Upanishads
Estimated teaching time: 7.25 hours
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By the end of Part 1, your students will be able to:
Describe the historical context for the Upanishads (general time period, cultural context)
Describe the relationship of the Upanishads to the Vedas and Vedic tradition
Define “shramana”
Translate “Upanishad” and the its significance to the tradition
Apply Patanjali’s definition of yoga to their personal modern practice and teaching of yoga
By the end of Part 2 (Brihandaranyaka and Chandogya), your students will be able to:
Describe how the process of “neti, neti” may serve to illuminate the true Self
Describe how the stories of the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad serve to show flexibility in the traditional caste and gender roles, as well as illuminate the principles of studentship
Define non-dualism and describe its relationship to the spiritual insights of the Upanishads
Describe how the stories of the Chandogya Upanishad illuminate the guru student relationship and define the true nature of the Self
By the end of Part 3 (Chandogya, Taittiriya, and Mandukya), your students will be able to:
Describe the five koshas
Describe the five vayus and their movements
Describe how is the Vedic “om” different from the Upanishad “om
By the end of Part 4 (Katha), your students will be able to:
Describe the significance of the story of Nachiketa
Identify three key qualities of worthy student
Contrast the “good,” vs. “the pleasant”
Identify one’s own distractions, and identify support strategies to remain mindful
By the end of Part 5 (Mundaka and Svetasvatara), your students will be able to:
Describe why Samkhya philosophy would be considered dual rather than non-dual
Describe what the two birds on the branch represent
Describe the difference between yoga and Samkhya philosophy
Describe how the Svetasvatara Upanishad represents an attempt to reconcile Samkhya philosophy with emerging theism
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