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INSTITUTION’S

INNOVATION
COUNCIL
(Ministry of HRD Initiative)

GU School of Liberal Education, India


GU SLE Centre for Excellence in Peace Education & Research
in association with
The Prem Rawat Foundation, USA
Presents
The Journey to Self-Exploration, Research & Innovation
Inner Resource Development
A Noble Initiative Towards Sustainable Development Goals
Value Add & Peace Education Program
JULY 10-21, 2023 | Time: 11:00 AM (IST) | C-10 | Zoom
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ABOUT
GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY
Galgotias University was established in 2011 by state of
Uttar Pradesh under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 vide
Galgotias University Uttar Pradesh Act, 14 of 2011.
Extending the core principles of student-centric and quality
higher education, Galgotias University is known amongst the
top higher education institutions in India. The founder of
Galgotias University aspires to be an internationally
recognized University in higher education, research &
innovation. A step toward the excellence is that it has
achieved the highest benchmark towards Academic
Excellence NAAC A+ Accreditation with the score of 3.37
out of 4. It has also achieved many other awards and
recognition in the time span of just 11 years. It is granted
UGC-12B status; recognized by DSIR-SIRO; placed in the
Band of Excellent under the Category “University &
Deemed to be University (Private/Self-Financed)
(Technical)” in Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation
Achievement (ARIIA) 2021; awarded 4 star rating by
Institution Innovation Council (IIC); Ranked in the “Platinum
Band with A++ Grade” in The OBE Rankings 2022 and is
positioned as, The Premier Institution for Academic
Excellence, in India and No.1 in the Zonal Region of Uttar
Pradesh and Delhi-NCR 2022; Hosted Toycathon-Physical MR. SUNEEL GALGOTIA
Edition 2022 (one among 5 Institute Pan India); Hosted Hon’ble Chancellor
Smart India Hackathon-Hardware Edition 2022 (one
among 18 Institute Pan India) and like that there are
other Prestigious awards and accolades.
Galgotias University is located in Greater Noida (NCR Region), which is just 40 kms away from Delhi, Capital of
India. University is known as the center point for scientic, educational, technological development. It hosts more
than 23000 students across 13 schools, 19 departments with more than 100 programs in undergraduate, post-
graduate and Ph.D. These programs are in Liberal Education, Media & Journalism, Engineering, Agriculture,
Architecture & Design, Basic & Applied Sciences, Computing Science & Engineering, Business, Education,
Pharmacy, Law, Finance and Commerce.

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ADV. ARADHANA GALGOTIA


CEO DIRECTOR

PROF. (DR.) K. MALLIKHARJUNA BABU PROF. (DR.) ANURADHA PARASAR


Vice Chancellor Dean, School of Liberal Education
Organizing Chair

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RESOURCE PERSONS

Prof. (Dr.) Anuradha Parasar Willow Baker Catherine Gavigan Dr. Beena Chintalapuri
Professor, Liberal Education Program Director, USA Director Dean, Social Sciences, Shatavahana University
Galgotias University Resilience Ltd, New Zealand Deputy Director, Academic Staff College, OU

Dr. Suresh C. Gupta Mr. Col Rajiv Kant Sharan Mr. K K Miglani Ms. Lata Sharan
Retd Deputy Director General & Scientist-G Retd. Colonel, The Indian Army Retd. Chief Engineer Writer
National Informatics Centre, MCIT, GOI The Indian Railways
Former Visiting Faculty, Dept of CSE, IIT Delhi

Ms. Amita Rani Gupta Dr. Harish Kumar Gupta Mr. Rajnish Kumar Ms. Poonam Sherawat
Educator, Research Scientist MBBS, MD Director Lifelong Learner & Educator
Rajnish IAS Academy

Mr. Sanjay Srivastava Ms. Tanuja Vashistha Dr. Sunil Kumar Dr. Sunil K Jain
Manager CEO Retd. Scientist G, Director DRDO Former Senior Director
Reliance Infocom Ltd. Isenex Consulting New Delhi MCIT, GOI

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The Journey to Self - Exploration, Research & Innovation


Inner Resource Development
(Peace Education Program)
The Peace Education Programme - The Journey to Self - Exploration, Research & Innovation: Inner Resource
Development is different from other courses. It doesn't teaches content, like science, maths or history. There
are no skills to master and no quizzes to take. Instead, the course is designed to enable Participants to better
understand themselves. The Peace Education Programme helps participants to discover their own inner
strength and personal peace.
The Peace Education Programme focuses on 10 themes:
Peace, Appreciation, Inner Strength, Self-Awareness, Clarity, Understanding, Dignity, Choice, Hope, and
Contentment
Each theme consists of short, animated stories and videos drawn from Prem Rawat's international talks, media
interviews and insights from Prem speaking to people around the world for over 50 years. After viewing the
videos, Participants will have time to reflect on the theme, engage in activities and to respond to the theme from
their understanding. There are no right or wrong answers. The Peace Education Programme is about you
discovering youself.

The Journey to Self – Exploration, Research & innovation


Inner Resource Development
The Journey to Self – Exploration, Research & innovation and Peace Education Program is an innovative video-
based workshop that helps participants to discover their own inner strength and personal peace. The program
encourages participants to reach their own understanding. The program curriculum consists of a series of 10
themes, which correspond to the inner resources explored although the workshops. Each workshop consists of
video segments, times for reflection and accompanying reading material. There is a workbook for each
participant. There are no test, as the program is about individual self-discovery — something that is unique for
each person. Through reflection, discussion and activities, participants develops enhanced personal
awareness.
The Peace Education Program curriculum includes:
Ÿ A manual for facilitators
Ÿ A workbook for participants
Ÿ 10 DVDs and 10 illustrated articles on inner resource themes
Ÿ 6 supplemental videos

Each theme consists of short animated stories and videos drawn from Prem Rawat's International Talks, Media
Interviews and insights.
After viewing the videos, participants will have time to reflect on the theme, engage in activities and respond to
the theme from their own understanding. There is no right or wrong answers.
The activities for each theme encourage participants to express their understanding through writing, speaking,
drawing or using music or movement. Activities are designed to support a variety of learning styles.
The Journey to Self-Exploration and Peace Education Program is about you discovering yourself.

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Goal
To enable Self - discovery

Objectives
The objective of the program is to enable participants to
Ÿ Discover Self
Ÿ Discover Inner Resources
Ÿ Analyse tools for living such as inner strength, choice, appreciation and hope

Focus
The Journey to Self -Exploration and Peace Education Program focusses on 10 themes :
Peace, Appreciation, Inner Strength, Self-Awareness, Clarity, Understanding, Dignity, Choice,
Hope and Contentment

Outcomes
Ÿ Strengthening Social-emotional competencies
Ÿ Understanding about the possibility of personal peace
Ÿ Discovering inner resources such as hope, choice, and clarity
Ÿ Analysis of innate value

Benefits
Ÿ Self - Awareness
Ÿ Social Awareness
Ÿ Responsible Decision Making
Ÿ Self - Management
Ÿ Relationship Skills

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1. Session on Peace
Objective: Participants will explore the possibility of
personal peace.
“Peace needs to be
Session Flow:
in everyone’s life. It
Ÿ PEACE Where Is Peace? 'Where is peace? This is the
is not the world that pivotal question.

needs peace; it is Ÿ The thirst for peace is inside of you. Discovery Not
Creation 'Anything that we have to create means that it's
people. When not in us already. But peace is in us already.'

people in the world Ÿ The Finest Achievement 'You have in you both the
possibility of bad and the possibility of good. The finest
are at peace within, achievement of a human being is to be in peace.'

the world will be at Ÿ Citizens of the Earth 'It is each human being taking
responsibility for peace that is going to make a
peace.” difference.'
Ÿ A Voice for Peace 'I am a voice for peace. This is a small
voice, but when it joins with all the people who want
- Prem Rawat peace, it becomes a very, very big voice.'
Ÿ Reflection Think about what you have just heard, write
about it in your workbook, or share your reflections.

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2. Session on Appreciation
Objective: Participants will explore appreciation as an
inner resource that can help them enjoy what they have
every day.
I want to
Session Flow: appreciate my life.
Ÿ Peace Is a Feeling 'We try to define peace as
something on the outside. What I address is the
In that
fundamental peace that resides within every human appreciation, I can
being.'
Ÿ 25,550 Days 'Do we acknowledge what it means to be admire the beauty
alive when we are alive? Or does it only enter our
minds when that possibility is no more?'
of this life. This isn't
Ÿ Sharing a Dream 'When my heart fills with gratitude, I about teaching
dream of being thankful, in peace, fulfilled.'
Ÿ Appreciation 'Appreciate. Admire the most admirable
somebody how to
that dwells within your heart. And in that knowing, you
will experience freedom like you have never
play the violin. This
experienced before.' is about
Ÿ Reflection Think about what you have just heard,
write about it in your workbook, or share your appreciating what
reflections.
already is playing
within you.
– Prem Rawat

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3. Session on Inner Strength


Objective: Participants will explore the innate quality of
From the strength of inner strength and its value in life.

you, you can change a Session Flow:


Ÿ Who Are You? 'Understanding and knowing that the
nation. From the good is in you … this is the core of emotional strength,
strength of you, you can physical strength, mental strength.'
Ÿ Mr. Gee in Conversation with Prem Rawat 'You get to
change your fortune.
write your own story. Your understanding becomes the
From the strength of ink of that pen. Your heart becomes the paper.'

you, you can create a Ÿ Notes on Peace 'It is the humanity that we need to bring
back. We have so much technology. Who is working on
nation of peace, evolving the humane portion of that humanity?'
tranquillity, and Ÿ The Journey 'In this journey of life, you have to walk. If
you proceed in clarity, if you proceed with this heart, the
prosperity for everyone. journey will not only be successful but very joyful.'
– Prem Rawat Ÿ Beacon 'From the strength inside you, you can change
your fortune; you can create a civilised nation, a beacon
for the whole world to see and admire.'
Ÿ Reflection Think about what you have just heard, write
about it in your workbook, or share your reflections.

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4. Session on Self-Awareness

“Even though there are so many books, so many


interpretations, so many ideas and so many
blogs, the questions still remain: 'Where did I
come from? Where am I going to go? Why am I
here?' And ultimately, 'Who am I?”
– Prem Rawat

Objective: Participants will explore inner strengths and resources that help them become
more self-aware.
Session Flow:
Ÿ The Lion and the Sheep minutes 'Even before I stepped out of that jungle, you were a lion.
All I did was show you who you truly are.'
Ÿ Know Your Self 'Before you can even begin to tackle the job of making peace with yourself,
the question is, “Who are you? What are you?”' You Have the Power 'Who is ultimately
responsible for making your life a pleasant experience? You are.'
Ÿ The Battle 'Within each one of us, there is a battle between two wolves. Which wolf wins?
The one you feed.'
Ÿ Reflection Think about what you have just heard, write about it in your workbook, or share
your reflections.

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5. Session on Clarity

“In our lives, what


should we practise?
Clarity?
Understanding? In this
life, it matters. It
matters what you
understand and what
you don't understand. It
matters what you know
and what you don't
know.”
– Prem Rawat
Objective: Participants will explore clarity as an inner resource that can be developed to help in
all aspects of life.
Session Flow:
Ÿ Peace and War 'Conflict does not begin on the outside. Conflict begins inside.'

Ÿ What Is Clarity? 'Do you know your possibility? Do you know the gift you have been given?
When you do, that's when you become clear.' A Human Trait 'Being alive is when a person has a
heart full of gratitude, understanding and clarity about the objective of being alive.'
Ÿ Clarity: The Most Important Component 'In this vehicle of existence, the most precious thing
you have is your steering wheel. Keep your eyes open and steer.'
Ÿ Reflection Think about what you have just heard, write about it in your workbook, or share
your reflections.
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6. Session on Understanding

“If we can understand the


preciousness of this
existence, each day that has
come into our life is the most
precious day we have ever
had.”
– Prem Rawat

Objective: Participants will explore the difference between believing and knowing.
Ÿ The Drum minutes 'The ancient beat plays within. The endless song is being sung. Be in sync
with the drums of your heart.'
Ÿ The Courage to Understand 'You need to live every single day to its fullest. You are happy
because you know yourself. You are happy because you have the courage to understand.'
Ÿ The Two Parrots 'A person raised two very special parrots and taught them everything he
could: formulas, Newton's laws of physics, and great literature, but there was one thing they
hadn't learned....'
Ÿ What the Heart Is 'Peace emanates from the place called the heart where courage lives,
where compassion, clarity and understanding live. This is your reality.'
Ÿ Reflection Think about what you have just heard, write about it in your workbook, or share
your reflections.

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7. Session on Dignity
Objective: Participants will recognise that there is an
“Dignity is that innate dignity in being alive, regardless of
elbow room that circumstances.

every human being Ÿ Why Dignity? 'We need our dignity. If we understood
ourselves, we would understand how important
needs. We are so dignity is.'

different, but we all Ÿ The Box 'If you had the knowledge that inside this box
is the world's most precious diamond, you would know
have the same this is no ordinary box. This is a very special box.'

thirst. Ultimately, Ÿ Ibarra Peace Forum 'Learn to respect yourself.


Become beautiful, strong, from the inside.' Your
we want to know.” Kingdom 'You are the sovereign king of your world
within you. In your world, are your citizens content? Do
people prosper?' Peace Is a Fundamental Right 'What I
– Prem Rawat say to people – and this is where my message is so
different – is that peace is fundamental to human
beings. You have to discover it within you.'
Ÿ A Possibility 'This is a possibility that is being
awakened because that which you are looking for is
already inside of you. This is introducing you to you.'
Ÿ Reflection Think about what you have just heard, write
about it in your workbook, or share your reflections.

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8. Session on Choice
Objectives: Participants will recognise that they have
“We are each given freedom and power to make choices and these daily
seeds. There is a seed choices affect well-being.

of anger and a seed of Ÿ Your Secret Weapon… 'You have a secret weapon –
the most powerful weapon on the face of this earth.
kindness. There is a And that weapon is choice.'
seed of love and a Ÿ The Power of Choice 'All your life, you're going to have

seed of hate. There is to make choices. And you are where you are because
of the consequences of the choices you have made.'
a seed of Ÿ The Ant Story 'There were two ants. When they met,
understanding and a one ant said, “I am from the sugar hill.” The other ant
said, “I am from the salt hill. What does your sugar
seed of confusion.
taste like?'''
How restful it will be in Ÿ Power to Transform 'Every single human being has
your garden of life the power to transform.'

depends on what kind Ÿ This Is Your Time 'This is your time on this
magnificent earth. Wasted, and it's too short.
of seeds you sow.” Lamented, and it's too long. Fulfilled, and it is just
– Prem Rawat right.'
Ÿ Reflection - Think about what you have just heard,
write about it in your workbook, or share your
reflections.

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9. Session on Hope
Objective: Participants will understand that hope is an
“You are the source inner resource available to everyone and that it can
of a tremendous assist in moving through challenging times.

amount of good; you Ÿ Peace Begins with You, 'We need to look at ourselves
as the source of peace. If we take that approach,
are the source of a peace will come.'
tremendous amount Ÿ The Seed 'We have been given an incredible
opportunity, an incredible field. It is the field of life.
of hope. You are the Nothing has been planted, but it is capable of growing
source of a anything.'

tremendous amount Ÿ Hope Comes In 'When people “understand that they're


the angel that can change their lives, nothing is the
of clarity. And yes, same anymore. Doors go wide open; hope comes in.'
indeed, you are the Ÿ Source of Hope 'When we become that human being
and forget our puzzles and understand that we are
source of a part of the same thing, then goodness flows from the
tremendous amount heart of the human being.'
Ÿ Reflection - Think about what you have just heard,
of peace.”
write about it in your workbook, or share your
– Prem Rawat reflections.

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10. Session on Contentment


Objective: Participants will explore the possibility that
“Satisfaction is contentment can be felt, regardless of what happens in
life.
not Ÿ Zero 'You are one. When you give priority to
everything else, you remain one. It's a matter of
contentment. priority, of where you put the one and the zero.'

Contentment is a Ÿ When the Heart Is Full 'When the heart is full, when
there is true joy emerging from inside, nobody has to
feeling that write a book on how to be happy.'
Ÿ The Sound of Being Content 'Do you want to hear the
emanates from sound of being content? You don't need ears to hear
it. All you have to do is be in touch with who you are.'
within you, from Ÿ Does the Heart Say, 'Be content, be happy.'

your basic core. Ÿ Reflection Think about what you have just heard,
write about it in your workbook, or share your
It is not, 'I don't reflections.
Complete the Peace Education Program survey.
need anything
anymore.' You
can learn to be
satisfied. But
contentment
comes naturally.”
– Prem Rawat

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Session Schedule
Day Date Time (IST) Topic
Monday July 10, 2023 11:00 am Inaugural Session
Session:-1. Peace
Tuesday July 11, 2023 11:00 am Session:- 2. Appreciation
Wednesday July 12, 2023 11:00 am Session:- 3. Inner Strength
Thrusday July 13, 2023 11:00 am Session:- 4. Self-Awareness
Friday July 14, 2023 11:00 am Session:- 5. Clarity
Monday July 17, 2023 11:00 am Session:- 6. Understanding
Tuesday July 18, 2023 11:00 am Session:- 7. Dignity
Wednesday July 19, 2023 11:00 am Session:- 8. Choice
Thrusday July 20, 2023 11:00 am Session:- 9. Hope
Friday July 21, 2023 11:00 am Session:- 10. Contentment
Valedictory Session

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ABOUT GU SCHOOL OF LIBERAL EDUCATION


Galgotias University School of Liberal Education was established in 2011. School has achieved
many accolades, awards and recognitions. Galgotias University School of Liberal Education as
an Emerging Arts School is ranked at 2nd Position in Uttar Pradesh and at 9th position in India
as per India Today Rankings 2023. Within a short span, Galgotias University School of Liberal
Education has become the preferred destination for pursuing BA & MA programs in Liberal
Studies, Economics, English, Film Making, Finance, Resource Development, Creativity &
Creativity, Consciousness Studies, Foreign Languages, General Management, Peace
Education, Performing Arts, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Social Work. School
is offering Ph D Program in Economics, English, Inter-disciplinary Studies, Library &
Information Sciences, Political Science, Physical Education, Psychology and Sociology. GU
School of Liberal Education provides value-based learning through interactive sessions,
hands-on practical sessions, tutorials, classroom presentations, industry driven
assignments. Furthermore, yoga, nature trek, field trips, industry visits, rural immersion
programs, internship, national and international study tours and projects gives an in-depth
insights and learnings to students about society and industry. Foundation, core, electives and
unique courses related to real life issues and related research projects are part and parcel of
the program design. In addition to this adequate emphasis is laid upon co-curricular and extra-
curricular activities. GU School of Liberal Education is preparing multi-skilled and multi-
talented Leaders and Professionals to cater to the requirements of 21st Century.

PROGRAMS

Economics English
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts
BA (Hons) Economics BA (Hons) English
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - Classical Vocal BSc (Hons) Economics MA (English)
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - English MA (Economics) MA (Linguistics)
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - Economics Ph D (Economics) Ph D (English)
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - Finance
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - Film Making
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - Japanese
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - French Political Science Sociology
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - General Management
BA (Hons) Political Science BA (Hons) Sociology
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - Human Resource
MA (Political Science) MA (Sociology)
Development
MA (Politics and International Ph D (Sociology)
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - Creativity & Innovation
Relations)
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - Library & Information
Ph D (Political Science)
Sciences Library & Information Sciences
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - Linguistics
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - New Media Psychology Ph D
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - Political Science (Library & Information Sciences)
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - Psychology BA (Hons) Psychology BA B. Lib. I. Sc. (Integrated)
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - Sociology MA (Psychology)
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - Social Work Ph D (Psychology)
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