Lady Shri Ram College launches online course on Bhagavad Gita and Psychological insights
Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) held the inaugural session of its second short-term certificate course titled 'Timeless Lessons – Gita & Psychological Insights'. This 10-day online course is part of LSR's Summer School 2025 programme, 'Virasaat: Tapestries of Indian Culture', and aims to promote self-awareness and mental well-being through the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.
Chief Guest Pavan Kumar Varma and Guest of Honour Professor Urmi Nanda Biswas and Acting Principal Dr Kanika Ahuja.
The session began with a welcome and a token of appreciation to Chief Guest Pavan Kumar Varma and Guest of Honour Professor Urmi Nanda Biswas, presented by Acting Principal Dr Kanika Ahuja. Dr Ahuja spoke about the relevance of the Gita in modern life, especially in the context of recent global events. She said the Gita offers psychological support in uncertain times, encouraging strength and reflection.
Varma, author and former diplomat, highlighted the importance of cultural identity and called for the younger generation to reconnect with India's intellectual heritage.
He said ancient texts like the Gita offer guidance for both personal and professional challenges. 'The Gita's lessons on identity and detachment are not just spiritual—they are also psychological tools,' he said.
The learning objectives of the course are to develop an appreciation of the need for culturally informed systems of knowledge within our education system, an understanding of the linkages of psychology with Indian texts, and understanding how the lessons of the Bhagavad Gita can help to enhance psychology's acceptance in India.
Professor Urmi Nanda Biswas, Head of Psychology at the University of Delhi, connected the Gita with positive psychology. She emphasised that its teachings can help regulate emotions and reduce material anxiety. The course is open to students and early career scholars. It covers Indian psychology, dharma, meditation, and the Gita's application in daily life.
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