Module Indian Religions

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Module "Indian religions" (e-learning, 4 ECTS)

The module "Religions of India" consists of six parts.

1. Introduction to the Indian religions 2. Hinduism

3. Jainism

4. Zoroastrianism 5. Sikhism 6. Islam in India

Credits of the module “Religions of India”: 4 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and

Accumulation System). 1 ECTS credit is equivalent to approximately 25 hours of student’s dedication (hours of study, exercises, information research, and teamwork)

Duration: 4 weeks This module is part of the:

1. Doctorates (DIB): Asia. Ethics, Religion, and Business 2. Master in Business in Asia

3. Master in international business (MIB) 4. Master in Business in the BRICS Countries 5. Courses Business in India

Students who have taken this module can validate and register for a Master / Doctorate at EENI

Course learning materials: or

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Due to the dynamic nature of international business, this information is only for guidance (not binding). Please check the website to see any changes.

Please, consult the module “Doing Business in India” for more information. This document contains only the syllabus of the subjects.

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Hinduism

Subject - Hinduism (India). Hindu Business People. Syllabus:

“Truth is one; the wise call it by various names.” (Rig Veda)

The Subject “Hinduism” consists of three parts: 1. Introduction to Hinduism

2. Hindu Business People

3. Economic Area of the Hindu Civilisation

1- Hinduism

1. Introduction to Hinduism - “Sanatana Dharma” (Eternal Religion) - Vedanta 2. Sacred Texts of Hinduism (Shruti and Smriti)

3. Bhagavad-Gita 4. Four Paths to God 5. Path of Yoga

6. Key Concepts of Hinduism: 1. Interreligious Tolerance 2. Body and Atman 3. Samsara

4. Good (Svayam Bhagavan, Parabrahma) Pervades all Things 7. Ethical Principles of Hinduism:

1. Non-Violence (Ahimsa) 2. Truth (Satya)

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4. Sexual moderation (Brahmacharya)

5. Detachment from the results of the actions 8. The main traditions of Hinduism (Sampradaya)

1. Vaishnavism 2. Shaivism 3. Shaktism 4. Smartism

9. The Renewal of Hinduism: 1. Sri Ramakrishna 2. Swami Vivekananda 3. Mahatma Gandhi 10. Hinduism today

11. Hinduism in Nepal, Bhutan, and Mauritius

2- Hindu Business People (Hinduism) 1. Kumar Mangalam Birla 2. Senapathy Gopalakrishnan 3. Shri Mukesh Ambani 4. S P Hinduja

5. Kiran Mazumdar 6. Naresh Goyal

The objectives of the subject “Hinduism” are the following: 1. To understand the fundamentals of Hinduism 2. To understand the ethical principles of Hinduism 3. To analyse the figures of the Hindu Business People 4. To learn about the influence of Hinduism on business

5. To understand the influence of Hinduism on the Hindu Civilisation

6. To explore the economic relations of the Hindu Civilisation with the other civilisations 7. To know the countries of the influence of the Hindu Civilisation

Subject: The Economic Area of the Hindu Civilisation. Syllabus:

The subject: “The Economic Area of the Hindu Civilisation” consists of seven parts:

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1. Hinduism

2. Islam in India

3. Sikhism, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism 2. The Economic Area of the Hindu Civilisation

1. India as the Central State of the Hindu Civilisation

2. The countries of the area of influence of the Hindu Civilisation: Mauritius, Nepal, and Bhutan

3. Hindu Business People

4. The Economic Integration of the Hindu Civilisation (institutions, trade agreements) 5. Interactions of the Hindu Civilisation with the other civilisations

6. Economic Organisations and Trade Agreements related to the Hindu Civilisation 7. The Diaspora of the Hindu Civilisation

The objectives of the subject “The Economic Area of the Hindu Civilisation” are the following: 1. To define the characteristics of the Economic Area of the Hindu Civilisation

2. To analyse the influence of the Indian religions on the Hindu Economic Area 3. To know the economic profile of the Hindus Countries

4. To analyse the profile of Businessmen of the Hindu Civilisation

5. To understand the processes of economic integration of the Hindu Civilisation 6. To know the economic relationships of the Hindu Civilisation with the other

civilisations (Western, Sinic, Buddhist, Islamic, Orthodox, and the African) 7. To analyse the main economic organisations related to the Hindu Economic Area

Download the syllabus “Economic Area of the Hindu Civilisation” (PDF)

Sub-subject: The Bhagavad-Gita According to Mahatma Gandhi. Syllabus: 1. The Bhagavad-Gita, one of the sacred books of Hinduism

2. The Comments on the Bhagavad-Gita of Mahatma Gandhi

3. The Abandonment of the fruits of action, truthfulness, and non-violence

4. The Influences of the Bhagavad-Gita on the Hindu Civilisation and other civilisations

“When the kindness declines, when the wickedness increases. When the purpose of the life is forgotten. I will manifest, I will return. To pronounce the sacred; to destroy the sin of the sinner,

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Sub-subject: The Renewal of Hinduism - Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda. Syllabus:

1. The Ethical Renewal of Hinduism

2. Sri Ramakrishna: The Prophet of the “Harmony of the religions.” 3. Swami Vivekananda

4. Mahatma Gandhi

Sub-subject- The Aditya Birla Group (India, Hinduism). Syllabus: 1. The Hindu Businessman Kumar Mangalam Birla

2. The Aditya Birla Group

3. The Hindustan Motors Company

4. The Corporate Social Responsibility of the Aditya Birla Group

Sub-subject: Infosys. Senapathy (Kris) Gopalakrishnan (Indian Businessman). Syllabus: 1. The Hindu Businessman Senapathy (Kris) Gopalakrishnan

2. The Infosys Group

3. The Philanthropic Activities of Senapathy Gopalakrishnan

Sub-subject: Shri Mukesh D. Ambani (Indian Businessman). Reliance Group. Syllabus: 1. The Hindu Entrepreneur Shri Mukesh D. Ambani

2. The Reliance Industries Group 3. The Reliance Foundation

Sub-subject: The Hinduja Group (India, Hinduism). Syllabus: 1. The Hindu Businessman Srichand Hinduja

2. The Hinduja Group

3. The Application of the Vedic Principles to Work 4. The Philanthropic Activities of the Hinduja Group

Sub-subject: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (Hinduism). The Biocon Group. Syllabus: 1. The Hindu Businesswoman Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

2. The Biocon Biotechnology group 3. The Biocon Foundation

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Zoroastrianism

Subject: Zoroastrianism (Parsees) and business (India). Syllabus:

“Good Thoughts, Words, and Deeds.”

The subject “Zoroastrianism” consists of two parts: 1. Introduction to Zoroastrianism

2. Zoroastrian Business People

1- Zoroastrianism

1. Introduction to Zoroastrianism 2. Zarathustra

3. Ethical Principles of Zoroastrianism 4. Non-Violence

5. Respect for Animals and the Environment

6. The 3H (Good thoughts, words, and deeds) and Business Strategy 7. Parsees in the World

8. Influence of Zoroastrianism on the economic area of the Hindu Civilisation

2- Case Study - Zoroastrian Business People. 1. Adi Godrej

2. Dr Cyrus S. Poonawalla, the Director of Serum Institute of India 3. Wadia Family

4. Tata Group, The Zoroastrian Business Connection in India

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1. To understand the fundamentals of Zoroastrianism

2. To know the ethical principles of the Parsees

3. To learn about the influence of Zoroastrianism on business

4. To analyse the cases of “Zoroastrian” companies and Business People 5. To understand the influence of Zoroastrianism on the Hindu Civilisation

Sub-subject: Adi Godrej (Zoroastrian Family. Mumbai, India). Syllabus: 1. The Indian Zoroastrian Businessman and Philanthropist Adi Godrej 2. The Godrej Conglomerate

3. The Philanthropic Activities of the Godrej Group

Sub-subject: Dr Cyrus S. Poonawalla (Parsee Zoroastrian), Director of the Serum Institute of India. Syllabus:

1. The Indian Zoroastrian Business People and Philanthropist Dr Cyrus Poonawalla 2. The Serum Institute (pharmaceutical industry)

3. Analysis of the policy “Health for all with affordable Vaccines” of the Serum Institute

Sub-subject: The Wadia Group (Zoroastrianism. India). Syllabus: 1. The Indian Zoroastrian Businessman Nusli Wadia

2. The Wadia Group 3. The Britannia Industries

Sub-subject: The Tata Group (India/Parsi). Syllabus: 1. The Profile of the Tata Group

2. The Global Strategy of the Tata Group 3. Tata Motors. Tata Nano Car

4. The Philanthropic Activities of the Tata Group 5. Cyrus Pallonji Mistry (Director of the Tata Group ) 6. The Zoroastrian Connection

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Jainism

“Any living organism deserves respect.”

The subject “Jainism: Ethics and business” consist of two parts: 1. Introduction to Jainism (Jain Dharma)

2. Jain Business People 1- Jainism

1. Introduction to Jainism 2. The figure of Mahavira 3. The Jain Schools:

1. Svetambaras 2. Digambaras 4. The Doctrines of Jainism

5. The Jain Scriptures “SHANTINATHA CHARITHRA” 6. The fundamentals of Jainism philosophy (“Tattva”) 7. The Twelve Votes of Jainism

8. The Five pillars of Jainism 9. The Ethical Principles of Jainism

10. Jainism and the Non-Violence (Ahimsa) 11. Respect for all life

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13. Influence of Jainism on the economic area of the Hindu Civilisation

14. Jainism and business

2- Jain Business People 1. Jain family Sahu Jain 2. Gautam Adani 3. Bhavarlal Hiralal Jain 4. Ajit Gulabchand 5. Anand Jain

6. Other Jain Businessman

The objectives of the subject “Jainism: Ethics and business” are the following: 1. To know the fundamentals of Jainism

2. To understand the ethical principles of Jainism 3. To learn about the influence of Jainism on business 4. To analyse prominent Jain Business People

5. To understand the influence of Jainism on the Hindu Civilisation

Sub-subject: The Sahu Jain Family (India). Syllabus: 1. The Indian Jain Businesswoman Indu Jain 2. The Sahu Jain Family

3. The Times Group and Bennett, Coleman Co 4. The Times Foundation

Sub-subject - Gautam Adani: a Jain Businessman and Philanthropist (India). Syllabus: 1. The Jain Indian Business People Gautam Adani

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3. The Adani Foundation

Sub-subject: Bhavarlal Hiralal Jain - Philanthropist and Businessman (India, Jainism). Syllabus:

1. The Indian Jain Businessman Bhavarlal Hiralal Jain 2. The Jain Irrigation Systems

3. The Jain Charitable Fund

Sub-subject: Ajit Gulabchand (Jainism, India). Syllabus: 1. The Indian Jain Businessman Ajit Gulabchand 2. The Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) 3. The Gulabchand Foundation

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Sikhism

Subject: Sikhism (Sikh Dharam) and business (India). Syllabus:

“See the brotherhood of all humanity as the highest order of Yogis” Guru Nanak

1. Introduction to Sikhism (Sikh Dharam) 2. Guru Nanak

3. Ethical Principles of the Sikhs

4. Moral Rectitude and Honesty of the Sikhs 5. Articles of Faith (the Five K) of Sikhism

6. Relationships of Sikhism with Hinduism and Islam 7. Sikh Religion Today

8. Sikhs Businessman

9. Case Study: Manmohan Singh (former Prime Minister of India) 10. Influence of Sikhism on the economic area of the Hindu Civilisation

The objectives of the subject “Sikhism” are the following: 1. To know the fundamentals of Sikhism

2. To understand the Ethical Principles of Sikhs 3. To learn about the influence of Sikhism on business 4. To analyse prominent Sikhs Businessman

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Sub-subject: Islam in India. The Indian Muslims Business People. Syllabus:

1. Islam in India

2. Case Study: Muslims Business People of India 1. Azim Premji

2. Yusuf Khwaja Hamied

3. Influence of Islam on the economic area of the Hindu Civilisation

Sub-subject: The Wipro Group. Azim Hashim Premji (Muslim Businessman. India). Syllabus: 1. The Indian Muslim Businessman Azim Hashim Premji

2. The Wipro Group (Information Technology) 3. The Azim Premji Foundation

Sub-subject: Yusuf Khwaja Hamied (Indian Businessman. Muslim). Syllabus: 1. The Indian Muslim Businessman Khwaja Yusuf Hamied

2. The Pharmaceutical Company CIPLA

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1. To understand the fundamentals of Zoroastrianism

2. To know the ethical principles of the Parsees

3. To learn about the influence of Zoroastrianism on business

4. To analyse the cases of “Zoroastrian” companies and Business People 5. To understand the influence of Zoroastrianism on the Hindu Civilisation

Sub-subject: Adi Godrej (Zoroastrian Family. Mumbai, India). Syllabus: 1. The Indian Zoroastrian Businessman and Philanthropist Adi Godrej 2. The Godrej Conglomerate

3. The Philanthropic Activities of the Godrej Group

Sub-subject: Dr Cyrus S. Poonawalla (Parsee Zoroastrian), Director of the Serum Institute of India. Syllabus:

1. The Indian Zoroastrian Business People and Philanthropist Dr Cyrus Poonawalla 2. The Serum Institute (pharmaceutical industry)

3. Analysis of the policy “Health for all with affordable Vaccines” of the Serum Institute

Sub-subject: The Wadia Group (Zoroastrianism. India). Syllabus: 1. The Indian Zoroastrian Businessman Nusli Wadia

2. The Wadia Group 3. The Britannia Industries

Sub-subject: The Tata Group (India/Parsi). Syllabus: 1. The Profile of the Tata Group

2. The Global Strategy of the Tata Group 3. Tata Motors. Tata Nano Car

4. The Philanthropic Activities of the Tata Group 5. Cyrus Pallonji Mistry (Director of the Tata Group ) 6. The Zoroastrian Connection

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Jainism

“Any living organism deserves respect.” The subject “Jainism: Ethics and business” consist of two parts:

1. Introduction to Jainism (Jain Dharma) 2. Jain Business People

1- Jainism

1. Introduction to Jainism 2. The figure of Mahavira 3. The Jain Schools:

1. Svetambaras 2. Digambaras 4. The Doctrines of Jainism

5. The Jain Scriptures “SHANTINATHA CHARITHRA” 6. The fundamentals of Jainism philosophy (“Tattva”) 7. The Twelve Votes of Jainism

8. The Five pillars of Jainism 9. The Ethical Principles of Jainism

10. Jainism and the Non-Violence (Ahimsa) 11. Respect for all life

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13. Influence of Jainism on the economic area of the Hindu Civilisation

14. Jainism and business

2- Jain Business People 1. Jain family Sahu Jain 2. Gautam Adani 3. Bhavarlal Hiralal Jain 4. Ajit Gulabchand 5. Anand Jain

6. Other Jain Businessman

The objectives of the subject “Jainism: Ethics and business” are the following: 1. To know the fundamentals of Jainism

2. To understand the ethical principles of Jainism 3. To learn about the influence of Jainism on business 4. To analyse prominent Jain Business People

5. To understand the influence of Jainism on the Hindu Civilisation

Sub-subject: The Sahu Jain Family (India). Syllabus: 1. The Indian Jain Businesswoman Indu Jain 2. The Sahu Jain Family

3. The Times Group and Bennett, Coleman Co 4. The Times Foundation

Sub-subject - Gautam Adani: a Jain Businessman and Philanthropist (India). Syllabus: 1. The Jain Indian Business People Gautam Adani

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3. The Adani Foundation

Sub-subject: Bhavarlal Hiralal Jain - Philanthropist and Businessman (India, Jainism). Syllabus:

1. The Indian Jain Businessman Bhavarlal Hiralal Jain 2. The Jain Irrigation Systems

3. The Jain Charitable Fund

Sub-subject: Ajit Gulabchand (Jainism, India). Syllabus: 1. The Indian Jain Businessman Ajit Gulabchand 2. The Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) 3. The Gulabchand Foundation

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Sikhism

Subject: Sikhism (Sikh Dharam) and business (India). Syllabus:

“See the brotherhood of all humanity as the highest order of Yogis” Guru Nanak 1. Introduction to Sikhism (Sikh Dharam)

2. Guru Nanak

3. Ethical Principles of the Sikhs

4. Moral Rectitude and Honesty of the Sikhs 5. Articles of Faith (the Five K) of Sikhism

6. Relationships of Sikhism with Hinduism and Islam 7. Sikh Religion Today

8. Sikhs Businessman

9. Case Study: Manmohan Singh (former Prime Minister of India) 10. Influence of Sikhism on the economic area of the Hindu Civilisation

The objectives of the subject “Sikhism” are the following: 1. To know the fundamentals of Sikhism

2. To understand the Ethical Principles of Sikhs 3. To learn about the influence of Sikhism on business 4. To analyse prominent Sikhs Businessman

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Sub-subject: Islam in India. The Indian Muslims Business People. Syllabus:

1. Islam in India

2. Case Study: Muslims Business People of India 1. Azim Premji

2. Yusuf Khwaja Hamied

3. Influence of Islam on the economic area of the Hindu Civilisation

Sub-subject: The Wipro Group. Azim Hashim Premji (Muslim Businessman. India). Syllabus: 1. The Indian Muslim Businessman Azim Hashim Premji

2. The Wipro Group (Information Technology) 3. The Azim Premji Foundation

Sub-subject: Yusuf Khwaja Hamied (Indian Businessman. Muslim). Syllabus: 1. The Indian Muslim Businessman Khwaja Yusuf Hamied

2. The Pharmaceutical Company CIPLA