SRI SRI UNIVERSITY

Unit 1.1: Arjuna Viṣhāda Yoga (The Yoga of Lamentation)
Expression – Understanding Crisis, Conflict and Decision Paralysis. The anatomy of crisis through Arjuna’s dilemma. Understanding executive burnout, ethical dilemmas, emotional conflict, stakeholder pressures, SWOT analysis, environmental scanning, decision paralysis, managerial uncertainty, leadership anxiety, market intelligence, and the consequences of attachment-driven decision making.

Unit 1.2: Sām̥khya Yoga (The Yoga of Analytical Knowledge)
Overcoming – The Yoga of Analytical Awareness. Developing emotional intelligence, resilience, analytical thinking, strategic decision-making, resource optimization, competitive positioning, self-mastery, and the qualities of a stable and effective leader (Sthitaprajña) capable of maintaining equilibrium during organizational volatility.

Unit 1.3: Karma Yoga (The Yoga of Action)
Skill in Action – The Yoga of Selfless Execution. Performance excellence through detached action. Understanding purpose-driven work, stakeholder welfare, duty consciousness, responsible leadership, motivation, productivity, work ethics, and overcoming barriers to effective execution.

Unit 1.4: Jñāna Yoga (The Yoga of Knowledge)
Knowledge – The Disciplines of Action and Institutional Wisdom. Corporate governance, organizational structures, knowledge management, learning organizations, intellectual capital, leadership development, and the role of continuous learning in sustaining organizational excellence.
Written Skill Practicum & Assignment Portfolio: Assignments 1, 2, 3

Unit 2.1: Karma Vairāgya Yoga (The Yoga of Renunciation)
Balance in Action – Mindful Execution. Work-life integration, management by objectives, work satisfaction, commitment, knowledge sharing, experiential learning, detached engagement, and maintaining effectiveness without emotional exhaustion.

Unit 2.2: Dhyāna Yoga (The Yoga of Meditation)
Centered – The Practice of Meditation and Mind Management. Meditation, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, self-realization, organizational hierarchy, work-life balance, law of attraction, management by exception, attention management, self-regulation, and techniques for controlling the mind in dynamic work environments.

Unit 2.3: Jñāna Vijñāna Yoga (The Yoga of Science and Knowledge)
Science of Knowledge – Integrating Theory and Practice. Vision, mission, goals and objectives; leadership development; organizational consciousness; motivation theories; decision-making; trust building; strategic agility; spirituality in leadership; holistic business approaches; and aligning personal purpose with organizational objectives.

Unit 2.4: Akṣhara Parabrahma Yoga (Secret of Knowledge)
Rāja Vidyā Guhya Yoga (Secret of Knowledge )
Sustainability and Transformational Leadership. Management theories, sustainability, business resilience, change management, industry evolution, organizational life cycles, goodwill creation, core competencies, continuous improvement, and long-term value creation through strategic transformation.
Written Skill Practicum & Assignment Portfolio: Assignments 4, 5, 6

Unit 3.1: Vibhūti Vistara Yoga (The Yoga of Divine Excellence)
Special Knowledge – Recognizing Extraordinary Capabilities. Leadership excellence, benchmarking, organizational behavior, financial understanding, negotiation skills, balanced leadership, innovation, risk management, talent identification, and developing extraordinary organizational capabilities.

Unit 3.2: Viśhwarūpa Sandarśhana Yoga (The Yoga of the Cosmic Vision)
Ultimate Knowledge – Systems Thinking and Strategic Visualization. Vision-mission alignment, systems thinking, organizational interconnectedness, global business perspectives, strategic leadership, change management, corporate maturity, mentorship, business ethics, and long-term strategic planning.

Unit 3.3: Bhakti Yoga (Self Knowledge)
Kṣhetra Kṣhetrajña Yoga (Knower of Knowledge).
Self-Knowledge – Culture, Belongingness and Objective Analysis. Building organizational culture, psychological safety, conflict management, employee engagement, life purpose, self-respect, contentment, domain expertise, evidence-based decision making, and distinguishing facts from personal biases.

Unit 3.4: Guṇa Traya Vibhāga Yoga (The Yoga of Three Qualities)
Environment & Knowledge – Understanding Human Behaviour and Performance. The Tri-Guna framework (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) as a model for behavioral management, leadership styles, team dynamics, motivation, workplace culture, environmental influences, and working capital and resource management.
Written Skill Practicum & Assignment Portfolio: Assignments 7, 8, 9

Unit 4.1: Puruṣhottama Yoga (Personality & Knowledge)
Daivāsura Sampad Vibhāga Yoga (Ways of Knowledge)
Personality, Ethics and Character-Centered Leadership. Career development, leadership maturity, personality development, ethical decision-making, constructive versus destructive managerial traits, organizational citizenship, integrity, humility, accountability, and sustainable leadership practices.

Unit 4.2: Śhraddhā Traya Vibhāga Yoga (The Yoga of Threefold Faith)
Faith & Knowledge – Values, Governance and Mindful Communication. Corporate governance, value systems, work-life balance, organizational commitment, responsible leadership, authentic communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation ethics, and building trust through principled conduct.

Unit 4.3: Mokṣha Sanyāsa Yoga (The Yoga of Liberation)
Perfect Knowledge – Purpose-Driven Leadership and Organizational Excellence. Knowledge, action, intelligence, perseverance, happiness, selfless leadership, professional excellence, purpose-driven careers, strategic life planning, leadership legacy, and integrating knowledge, ethics, and action for sustainable success.
Written Skill Practicum & Assignment Portfolio: Assignments 10, 11, 12
Reference: Book- Shrimadbhagawad Gita, Author- Jayadayal Goyandaka, Gitapress.
Book- Bhagwad Gita Commentary by HH Sri Sri Ravishankar, Art of Living Publication.

Complete 180-Hour Session Plan
Category I – Only certificate courses will have one assignment of 100 marks at the end and the same grading system will be followed. Category II – Certificate with 12 credits of ABC will follow the session plan and assignments of 180 hours.

Week (s)
Module & Unit
Core Topics Covered
Assignment / Practicum
Deliverable
Hours
1
Course Orientation & Foundation
Program induction, ABC integration, Introduction to Bhagavad Gita-based Management Framework, Leadership Self-Assessment
Diagnostic Reflection Exercise
Baseline Leadership Profile
7.5
2–3
Module I – Unit 1.1: Arjuna Viṣhāda Yoga
Crisis Management, Executive Burnout, Imposter Syndrome, Decision Paralysis, High-Stakes Conflict Resolution
Assignment 1
Crisis Analysis Report
15
4–5
Module I – Unit 1.2: Sām̥khya Yoga
Analytical Thinking, Emotional Stability (Sthitaprajna), Cognitive Restructuring, Resilience in Organizational Contexts
Assignment 2
Emotional Resilience Assessment
15
6–7
Module I – Unit 1.3: Karma Yoga
Nishkama Karma, Performance Excellence, Purpose-Driven Leadership, Skill in Action, Work without Anxiety
Assignment 3
Purpose-Driven Performance Framework
15
8
Module I – Unit 1.4: Jñāna Yoga
Learning Organizations, Knowledge Governance, Intellectual Capital, Values-Based Corporate Governance
Module I Portfolio Submission
Assignment Portfolio I
7.5
9–10
Module II – Unit 2.1: Karma Vairāgya Yoga
Work-Life Integration, Detached Engagement, Mindful Execution, Sustainable Productivity
Assignment 4
Work-Life Integration Framework
15
11–12
Module II – Unit 2.2: Dhyāna Yoga
Meditation, Attention Management, Neuroscience of Focus, Digital Distraction Management
Assignment 5
Personal Focus and Mind Management Plan
15
13–14
Module II – Unit 2.3: Jñāna Vijñāna Yoga
Swadharma, Self-Awareness, Alignment of Personal Values with Organizational Goals, OKRs
Assignment 6
Personal-Organizational Alignment Report
15
15
Module II – Unit 2.4: Akṣhara Parabrahma Yoga & Rāja Vidyā Guhya Yoga
Long-Term Sustainability, Strategic Change Management, Evolutionary Leadership Models
Module II Portfolio Submission
Assignment Portfolio II
7.5
16–17
Module III – Unit 3.1: Vibhūti Vistara Yoga
Systems Thinking, Ecosystem Perspective, Supply Chains, Organizational Interdependence, Market Forces
Assignment 7
Systems Thinking Analysis Report
15
18–19
Module III – Unit 3.2 & 3.3: Viśhwarūpa Sandarśhana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga
Psychological Safety, Trust Building, Organizational Culture, Employee Engagement, Domain Expertise, Diagnostic Thinking
Assignment 8
Organizational Culture Assessment
15
20–21
Module III – Unit 3.4: Guṇa Traya Vibhāga Yoga
Tri-Guna Framework, Behavioral Management, Leadership Blind Spots, Team Dynamics, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Assignment 9
Behavioral Leadership Audit
15
22
Module III Review
Integration of Vision, Strategy and Leadership Concepts
Module III Portfolio Submission
Assignment Portfolio III
7.5
23
Module IV – Unit 4.1: Puruṣhottama Yoga & Daivāsura Sampad Vibhāga Yoga
Career Architecture, Ethical Leadership, Constructive vs. Destructive Traits, Leadership Character Development
Assignment 10
Ethical Leadership Assessment
7.5
24
Module IV – Unit 4.2 & 4.3: Śhraddhā Traya Vibhāga Yoga & Mokṣha Sanyāsa Yoga
Core Values, Mindful Communication, Negotiation Ethics, Purpose-Driven Leadership, Life and Career Integration
Assignment 11 & 12, Final Portfolio and Viva Voce
Final Leadership Manifesto & Integrated Portfolio
7.5