Course Description

This course offers a transformative exploration of love through the lens of feminine spirituality, guided by the autobiographical-philosophical work From Taj to Vraj by Jaya Devi. Framed as a personal and symbolic journey from material to spiritual love, the course invites students to reflect on the evolving nature of love in human experience—from romantic longing to divine union.

Structured through chapter-based study and supported by reflective multiple-choice questions, the course enables participants to critically engage with nuanced dimensions of love as presented in the book. Along the way, students are guided to unpack the layered meanings behind various experiences of love—physical, emotional and devotional.

Key themes include the reinterpretation of ambiguous or controversial concepts within Indian tradition, such as the Kāma-sūtra, the practice of sati, and the complex relationship between sensuality and renunciation. These topics are examined with careful attention to original Sanskrit terminology, symbolic significance, and the cultural-philosophical frameworks in which they are embedded.

Ultimately, this course challenges modern assumptions and clarifies misinterpretations that often result from a surface-level or Westernized reading of Indian texts. It reveals deeper Vedic insights into the meaning of woman, love, and freedom, offering students a new vision of feminine identity and spiritual purpose.