Post-Graduate Course (M.A.) in Sanskrit Curriculum ... Syllabus.pdf · Skt 3046 B Samhita and Vedanga Literature (C) Skt3056 B Brahmana, Upanisad and Vedic Grammar (C) ... Unit –II

Post-Graduate Course (M.A.) in Sanskrit

Curriculum Structure for CBCS, 2016 Duration : 2 years (4 Semesters)

Total Credits : 24 each Semester

OUTLINE OF CURRICULUM STRUCTURE FOR CBCS

Semester Course code

Course Title

I

Skt 1016 Sruti and Smrti Literature (C)

Skt 1026 Paninian Grammar (C)

Skt 1036 Nyaya-Vaisesika and Vedanta Philosophy (C)

Skt 1046 Khandakavya and Nataka (C)

Skt 1054 Functional Sanskrit - I (VA)

II

Skt 2016 Brahmana and Vedanga Texts (C)

Skt 2026 Sanskrit Poetics (C)

Skt 2036 Grammar and Philology (C)

Skt 2046 Srimdbhagavadgita and Philosophies of Samkhya and Yoga (C)

Skt 2054 Functional Sanskrit - II (VA)

Skt 3016 A Sanskrit Poetics (C)

Skt 3026 A Sanskrit Drama (C)

III

Skt 3036 A Bhagavatapurana and Mahakavya (C)

Skt 3046 B Samhita and Vedanga Literature (C)

Skt3056 B Brahmana, Upanisad and Vedic Grammar (C)

Skt 3066 B History of Vedic Literature and Allied Texts(C)

Skt 3076 C Upanisadic Literature (C)

Skt 3086 C Advaitavedanta Philoshphy (C)

Skt 3096 C Nastika Philosophy (C)

Skt 3106 Epics and Puranas (E)

Skt 3116 Fundamentals of Sanskrit Language and Literature (O)

IV

Skt 4016 A Sanskrit Poetics (C)

Skt 4026 A Sanskrit Literature and Arthasastra (C)

Skt 4036 A Modern Sanskrit Poems (C)

Skt 4046 B Vajasaneyisamhita, Chandogyopanisad and Brhaddevata (C)

Skt 4056 B Atharvaveda and Sutra Literature (C)

Skt 4066 B Satapatha Brahmana and Ritualistic Texts (C)

Skt 4076 C Samkhya-Yoga Philosophy (C)

Skt 4086 C Nyaya-Vaisesika and Mimamsa Philosophy (C)

Skt 4096 C Advaitavedantic Epistemology and Contemporary Indian

Philosophy (C)

Skt 4106 Contemporary Works on Sanskrit Literature (E)

Skt 4116 Sanskirt and Various Branches of Learning (O)

Notes: 1. The first digit indicates the Semester, the next two digits indicate the course

number, and the fourth digit indicates the credit per week, the course carries. 2. (C) = Core (E) = Elective, in lieu of Open Course , for the students, who will not get a

chance for studying Open Course in other Departments. (O) = Courses open for students of other disciplines (VA) = Value-Added Course 3. The students of the third and the fourth Semester have to opt for the core papers, from the groups A, or B, or C .

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs): M.A. in Sanskrit

After completing M.A Programme in Sanskrit, students will be able to:

Earn expertise in teaching and imparting knowledge of Sanskrit language and Literature.

Become proficient users of Sanskrit language.

Contribute towards providing quality research in Sanskrit language and literature.

Have a thorough and updated knowledge of Ancient India.

Produce right knowledge about the utility of the Vedic ritualistic performances.

Train people to acquire moral and ethical principles which are aimed at infusing the spirit of righteousness.

Create awareness about interdisciplinary perspectives of Sanskrit language.

Semester I Paper I Sruti and Smrti Literature (Skt 1016) Total marks 80 Credits 6

Unit -I Rgveda Agni (I.1) 30 3 Indra (I.32) Visvamitra-Nadisamvada (III.33) Usas (V.80)

Atharvaveda Satyanrtasamiksaka (IV.16)

Rastrasabha (VII.12) Kala (XIX.53)

Unit -II Rkpratisakhya Patala III 20 1 Unit –III Yajnavalkyasmrti (Vyavaharadhyaya) 30 2

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 1016 (M.A in Sanskrit)

Sruti and Smriti Literature

Get acquainted with fundamental concepts of the Vedas.

Acquire knowledge about the Vedic concept of God and

Religion.

Obtain the knowledge of procedure of accentuation of Vedic

words.

Interpret the idea of ancient Indian Legal system. Books Recommended: 1. Vaidika Samkalana, Parts I-II, B.P. Bhattacharya and T. Adhikari (ed.) , Sanskrit Book Depot, Kolkata, 2004 2. Srautapathah (A Vedic Reader for M.A. Students), University of Calcutta, Calcutta, 1975 3. Atharvavedasamhita with the Commentary of Sayanacarya, Parts I-IV, Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi, 1989 4. Rgvedapratisakhya of Saunaka along with Uvatabhasya, V. Verma, (ed.), Chawkhamba Sanskrit Pratisthan, Delhi, 1986 5. Yajnavalkyasmrtih, G.S. Rai, (ed.), Chawkhamba Sanskrit Pratisthan, Delhi, 2002

Paper II Paninian Grammar (Skt 1026) Total Marks 80 Credits 6

Unit- I Siddhantakaumudi Samjna Prakarana 20 1 Unit –II Siddhantakaumudi Karaka Prakarana 30 2 Unit –III Siddhantakaumudi Samasa Prakarana 30 3

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 1026

Paninian Grammar

Acquire the knowledge of Paninian School of Grammar.

Understand the technical terms of the Paninian School of

Grammar.

Generate knowledge of Sanskrit syntex.

Design and analyse Sanskrit compounds.

Books Recommended: 1. Vaiyakaranasiddhantakaumudi with Balamanorama and Tattvabodhini Commentaries, Vols. I-III, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series, Varanasi 2. Vaiyakaranasiddhantakaumudi of Bhattoji Diksita, Vols. I-II, S.C. Basu (ed. & trans.) Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 2003 3.Vaiyakaranasiddhantakaumudi of Sri Bhattojidiksita with Balamanorama and Dipika commentary, Gopal Datt Pande (ed.), Chaukhamba Surabharati Prakashan, Varanasi, 1986 4. Vaiyakaranasiddhantakaumudi with Introduction, Translation and Exhaustive Notes, M.V. Mahashabde (ed.), Dadar Book Depot, Kolkata, 1964

Paper III Nyaya-Vaisesika and Vedanta Total marks 80 Credits 6

Philosophy(Skt 1036)

Unit- I Isopanisad with Sankarabhasya 20 1 Unit- II Vedantasara of Sadananda Yogindra 30 2 Unit –III Tarkabhasa of Kesava Misra 30 3

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 1036

Nyaya-Vaisesika and Vedanta Philosophy

Provide knowledge of Upanisadic literature from the Advaita-

Vedantic standpoint.

Analyse the characteristic features of Indian Philosophy.

Get acquainted with the epistemology and metaphysics of

Nyaya-Vaisesika Philosophy.

Provide introductory knowledge of salient features of Advaita-

Vedanta system.

Books Recommended: 1. Isadidasopanisadah, Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi,1992 2. Vedantasara, Sadananda Yogindra, Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Kolkata 3. Tarkabhasa, S.R Iyer(ed.), Chowkhamba Publishers, Varanasi

Paper IV Khandakavya and Nataka (Skt 1046) Total marks 80 Credits 6

Unit I A General Study on the Works of Kalidasa and Bhavabhuti 20 1 Unit II Meghaduta of Kalidasa 30 2 Unit III Uttararamacarita of Bhavabhuti 30 3

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 1046

Khandakavya and Nataka

Obtain general ideas of Kalidasa’s works.

Illustrate about lyrical poetry of Kalidasa.

Generate knowledge about the poetic acumen of Bhavabhuti.

Provide an idea of Sanskrit drama of Bhavabhuti.

Books Recommended: 1. Meghaduta, M.R. Kale (ed.), Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1983 2. Uttararamacarita, M.R. Kale (ed.), Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,1982 3. History of Classical Sanskrit Literature, M.Krishnamachariar, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,2009 4. Sarasvatasamiksanasamuccayah, Mukunda Madhava Sharma, Kameshwar Shukla(ed.),Icon Publication, Guwahati,2007

Paper V Functional Sanskrit (Value-Added Course) (Skt 1054) Credits 4

Unit I Conversation (sambhasanam) 2 Unit II Creative Writing (srjanatmakaracanam) 2

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 1054

Functional Sanskrit(Value -Added Course)

Increase Sanskrit proficiency.

Improve Sanskrit creative writing skills.

Semester II Paper I Brahmana and Vedanga Texts(Skt 2016) Total marks 80 Credits 6

Unit I Satapathabrahmana (2.1 .1-4) 20 1 Unit II Aitareyabrahmana (2.2.5-8) 30 2 Unit III Nirukta (I.1 – 11) 30 3

Nirukta (VII.1 -13, up to apauruseya)

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 2016

Brahmana and Vedanga Texts

Provide the knowledge of the Brahmana literature with an

exposure to the Vedic sacrifices.

Interpret the Vedic etymologies.

Acquaint the knowledge of Vedic divinities.

Books Recommended: 1. Vajasaneyimadhyandinasatapathabrahmanam with the Commentaries of Sayanacarya and Harisvamin , Part I, Nag Publishers, Delhi, 1990 2. Madhyandinasatapathabrahmanam, Part I, Yugal Kishor Mishra (ed.), Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi, 2004 3. Aitareyabrahmanam, Vol. I, S. Malaviya (ed.), Tara Printing Works, Varanasi, 1986 4. The Nighantu and the Nirukta, Lakshman Sarup (ed.), Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,2002

Paper II Sanskrit Poetics (Skt 2026) Total marks 80 Credits 6

Unit I Natyasastra (Chapter-I) 20 1 Unit II Sahityadarpana (Chapter-II) 30 3 Unit III History of Sanskrit Poetics 30 2

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 2026

Sanskrit Poetics

Provide knowledge of Origin of Sanskrit dramaturgy.

Distinguish between various functions of words, viz

abhidha,laksana and vyanjana

Describe the evolution of different theories of poetics and

literary criticisms.

Books Recommended: 1. Natyasastra, R.S. Nagar (ed.), Parimal Publications, Delhi, 1988 2. Sahityadarpana, P.V. Kane (ed.), Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,1995 3. Sahityadarpana, with Lakshmi Sanskrit Commentary and Notes, Acharya Krisnamohan Sastri (ed.), Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi, 1967 4. History of Sanskrit Poetics by P.V. Kane, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,1971 5. History of Classical Sanskrit Literature, M. Krishnamachariar, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 2009

Paper III Grammar and Philology (Skt 2036) Total marks 80 Credits 6

Unit I Prakrtaprakasa (Chapters I-III) 20 1 Unit II Mahabhasya (Paspasahnikah) 30 3 Unit III Philology Selected Topics 30 2

Description of IE languages; Salient Features of OIA; Production and Classification of Sounds; Phonetic

Tendencies and Changes

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 2036

Grammar and Philology

Explain the formation and Sanskrit rendering of Prakrit words.

Elaborate the purposes of studying Sanskrit Grammar.

Produce elementary knowledge of Sanskrit linguistics.

Books Recommended: 1. Prakritaprakasa of Vararuci, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series, Varanasi 2. Mahabhasya, (Paspasahnikah), D.K.C. Chatterjee (ed.), Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Kolkata 3. Mahabhasya, Jayshankarlal Tripathi (ed.), Thakur Prasad Pustak Bhandar, Varanasi, 1979 4. Elements of the Science of Language, I.J.S. Taraporewala, University of Calcutta, Calcutta, 1953 5. A Handbook of Sanskrit Philology, S.R. Banerjee, Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Calcutta,1987

Paper IV Srimdbhagavadgita and Philosophies of Total marks 80 Credits 6

Samkhya and Yoga (Skt 2046)

Unit I Srimadbhagavadgita with Sankarabhasya (Chapter II) 30 2 Unit II Samkhyasutra (I-IV) 30 3 Unit III Pre-Patanjali Yoga, Patanjala Yogasutra and Its Commenteries, 20 1

Relationship between Samkhya and Yoga

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 2046

Srimdbhagavadgita and Philosophies of Samkhya and Yoga

Acquaint with the intrinsic knowledge with the philosophical

precepts of Srimadbhagavadgita.

Explain metaphysics and epistemology of Samkhya Philosophy

Provide basic concepts of the Yoga philosophy.

Books Recommended: 1. Srimadbhagavadgita with Sankarabhasya, Geeta Press, Gorakhpur 2. Samkhyasutra of Kapila, R.S. Bhattacharjya (ed.), Pracya Bharati Prakashan, Varanasi, 1964 3. Samkhyasutrani, Dvarikadasa Sastri (ed.), Sudhi Prakashan, Varanasi, 1983 4. Indian Philosophy,Vol. II, J.N. Sinha, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,2006 5. Indian Philosophy, Vol. II, S. Radhakrishnan, Oxford University Press, Delhi,2006

Paper V Functional Sanskrit (Value-Added Course) (Skt 2054) Credits 4

Unit I Letter-Writing (patravyavaharah) 2 Unit II Translation Scheme (anuvadakausalam) 2

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 2054

Functional Sanskrit(Value Added Course)

Develop the writing skills of Sanskrit letters.

Provide impetus to translation works.

Semester III Group A (Classical Sanskrit Literature)

Paper I Sanskrit Poetics (Skt 3016 A) Total Marks 80 Credits 6

Unit 1 Kavyadarsa of Dandin ( Ch. I) 30 3 Unit II Dasarupaka of Dhananjaya ( Ch. I) 30 2 Unit III Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara ( Ch. I) 20 1

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 3016A

Sanskrit Poetics

Interpret the idea about poetics according to Dandin.

Understand the detailed idea about different categories of

Sanskrit drama.

Describe the traditional views on origin of Sanskrit Poetics and

Poetry.

Books Recommended:

1. Kavyadarsa, Dharmendra Kr. Gupta( ed.), Meharchand Lachhmandas Publications,New Delhi,2006 2. Dasarupaka, Kesavarao Musalgaonkara (ed.) , Chowkhamba Prakashan, Varanasi,2007 3. Kavyamimamsa, Gangasagar Ray (ed.), Chowkhamba Vidyabhavan, Varanasi

Paper II Sanskrit Drama (Skt 3026A) Total marks 80 Credits 6

Unit I Mrcchakatika of Sudraka 30 3

Unit II Venisamhara of Bhattanarayana 30 2 Unit III Pratimanataka of Bhasa 20 1

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 3026A

Sanskrit Drama

Get acquainted with the socialistic views recorded in the earlier

Sanskrit dramas.

Provide information on salient features of the drama of

Bhattanarayana.

Analyse the characteristic feature of the oldest available

Sanskrit drama.

Books Recommended:

1. Mrcchakatika, M.R.Kale (ed.), Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,1998 2. Venisamhara, M.R.Kale (ed.) ,Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1977 3. Pratimanataka, Shridharananda Sastri (ed.), Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1991

Paper III Bhagavatapurana and Total marks 80 Credits 6

Mahakavya (Skt 3036A)

Unit I Naisadhacarita of Sriharsa ( Canto I) 30 3

Unit II Bhagavatapurana ( X.8, X. 29) 30 2 Unit III Sisupalavadha of Magha ( Canto XIV) 20 1

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 3036A

Bhagavatapurana and Mahakavya

Interpret the concept of ornate poetry in Sanskrit Literature.

Elaborate the philosophical concepts of Sisulila and Rasalila of

Srikrisna.

Provide the knowledge of poetic excellence of Magha.

Books Recommended:

1. Naisadhacarita , Narayana Rama Acarya (ed. ), Meharchand Lachhmandas Publications, Delhi, 1986 2. Bhagavatapurana, Pandita Ramatej Pandey (ed.) , Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratisthan, Delhi, 2009 3. Sisupalavadha, Gajanansastri Musalgaonkara ( ed.), Chowkhamba Sanskrit Bhawan, Varanasi, 2006

Semester III Group B (Vedic Studies) Paper I Samhita and Vedanga Literature (Skt 3046B) Total marks 80 Credits 6

Unit I Hymns from the Rgveda 30 3 Surya (I.50); Apriya(I. 142); Visnu(I.154); Purusa(X.90) Unit II Nirukta Ch. I (12-30); Ch. II 20 1 Unit III Rkpratisakhya (Patala XVI) 30 2

Paniniyasiksa

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 3046B

Samhita and Vedanga Literature

Interpret the salient features of Rgvedic pantheism.

Trace the fundamental concepts of Vedic etymologies.

Get acquainted with the Vedic metres and Phonetics.

Books Recommended: 1. The New Vedic Selection, Part I, B. B. Chaubey, (ed.), Bharatiya Vidya Prakashan, Delhi, 1986 2. Vedic Selections, Part III, K.C. Chatterji, (ed.), University of Calcutta, Calcutta,1970 3. Vajasaneyimadhyandinasuklayajurvedasamhita, Jagadish Lal Shastri (ed.), Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1978 4. The Nighantu and the Nirukta, Lakshman Sarup (ed.), Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 2002 5. Niruktam, , Mukund Jha Bakshi (ed.), Chawkhamba Sanskrit Pratisthan, Delhi, 1989 6. Rgvedapratisakhya of Saunaka along with Uvatabhasya , V. Verma (ed.), Chawkhamba Sanskrit Pratisthan, Delhi, 1986. 7. Saunakiya Rgvedapratisakhya, T. Adhikari (ed.),Chs. I-IV and XVI, Sanskrit Book Depot, Kolkata, 2007 8. Paniniyasiksa, P. Kaundinnyayanah (ed.), Chawkhamba Vidyabhavan, Varanasi, 2004

Paper II Brahmana, Upanisad and Vedic Grammar (Skt 3056B) Total marks 80 Credits 6 Unit I Aitareyabrahmana (Pancika VIII, excluding chapter 36) 30 3 Unit II Mundakopanisad 20 1 Unit III Essentials of Vedic Grammar and Svaraprakriya 30 2

(Siddhantakaumudi)

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 3056B

Brahmana,Upanisad and Vedic Grammar

Interpret the concept of Ancient Indian Polity.

Teach various aspects of Upanisadic knowledge as delineated in

the Mundakopanisad.

Make understand the essentials of Vedic Grammar and Vedic

Metre.

Books Recommended:

1. Aitareyabrahmanam, Vol II, S. Malaviya (ed), Tara Printing Works, Varanasi, 1986 2. Mundakopanisad, Gita Press, Gorakhpur, 1947 3. Atharvavediya Upanisad, (Prasna, Mundaka aru Mandukya), Maitreyee Bora, Bani Prakash, 1997 4 . Vedic Grammar,B.P. Bhattacharya (ed.), Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Calcutta, 1986 5 . Vaidiki Prakriya, D. Mahato (ed.), Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1987

Paper III History of Vedic Literature and Allied Texts (Skt 3066B Total marks 80 Credits 6

Unit I History of Vedic Literature (Samhita, Brahmana, 30 3 Aranyaka and Upanisad)

Unit II History of the Vedangas, Pratisakhyas & 30 2 Other Allied Vedic Texts

Unit III Selected Portions from the Yajnatattvaprakasa 20 1 Agnihotra and Darsapurnamasa

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 3066B

History of Vedic Literature and Allied Texts

Provide the detailed knowledge of Vedic Literature.

Enumerate the important features of the Allied Vedic Texts.

Generate the detailed knowledge of Vedic sacrifices.

Books Recommended: 1. Vedar Paricay, Jogiraj Basu, Publication Board, Assam, Guwahati, 1972

2. A History of Vedic Literature, G. Sastri, Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Kolkata, 2006 3. History of Indian Literature, Vol. I, M. Winternitz, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1987 4. India of Vedic Kalpasutras, Ram Gopal, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1983 5. Vedanga Literature, B.B. Chaubey, Katyayan Vaidik Sahitya Prakashan, Hoshiarpur, 2004 6. Yajnatattvaprakasa, Pattabhirama Shastri, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1992

Semester III Group C (Indian Philosophy) Paper I Upanisadic Literature (Skt 3086C) Total marks 80 Credits 6

Unit I Chandyogyopanisad (with Sankarabhasya), Ch. VI 30 3 Unit II Chandogyopanisad (with Sankarabhasya), Ch. VII 20 1 Unit III Mundaka Upanisad (with Sankarabhasya) 30 2

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 3076C

Upanisadic Literature

Teach the special features of Chandogya Upanisad.

Get acquainted with Sankaracharya’s commentary on

Upanisadic Literature.

Provide knowledge about Upanisadic Philosophy depicted in

the Mundakopanisad.

Books Recommended: 1. Chandogyopanisad with Sankarabhasya and Anandagiri’s Tika, Durgacharan Samkhya-Vedanta- Tirtha, ( ed.), Udbodhan Karyalya, Kolkata, Part II,2001 2. Chandogyopanisad with Sankarabhasya, Geeta Press, Gorakhpur 3. Isadidasopanisadah, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1992 4. Mundakopanisad, Geeta Press, Gorakhpur

Paper II Advaitavedanta Philosophy (Skt 3086C) Total marks 80 Credits 6 Unit I Brahmasutra with Sankarabhasya 30 2 Ch.1, Pada 1 up to catussutri Unit II Brahmasutra with Sankarabhasya 20 1 Ch. II, Pada II (sutras 1-32) Unit III Bhamati on Adhyasabhasya 30 3

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 3086C

Advaitavedanta Philosophy

Analyse the key details of the texts of Brahmasutra along with

the commentary.

Provide criticism of different Philosophical systems from

Advaitavedanta standpoint.

Discuss the text Bhamati,a commentary on Sankaracarya’s

work.

Books Recommended: 1. Brahmasutrasankarabhasya, Advaita Asrama, Calcutta 2. Brahmasutrasankarabhasya with the Commentaries Bhamati, Kalpataru and Parimala, J.L. Shastri (ed.), Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1988 3. Brahmasutra with Sankarabhasya, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi

Paper III Nastika Philosophy (Skt3096C) Total marks 80 Credits 6

Unit I Sarvadarsanasamgraha (Saugatadarsanam) 30 3 Unit II Sarvdarsanasamgraha (Arhatadarsanam) 30 2 Unit III History of Nastika Schools of Indian Philosophy 20 1

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 3096C

Nastika Philosophy

Identify the contextual features of Bauddha Philosophy.

Generate knowledge of salient features of Jaina Philosophy.

Analyse the history of Nastika school of Indian Philosophy.

Books Recommended:

1. Sarvadarsanasamgraha, Satyajyoti Chakraborty ( ed.), Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Kolkata 2. Sarvadarsanasamgraha with the Commentary of Abhyankara Sastri, CASS, Pune 3. A Critical Study of Indian Philosophy, C.D. Sharma, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,2000

Paper IV Epics & Puranas (E) (Skt 3106) Total marks 80 Credits 6 (Elective, in lieu of Open Course , for the students, who will not get a chance for studying Open Course in other Departments.)

Unit I An Introduction to the Ramayana, Origin and Development 30 3

of the Story of Rama; Arrangement and the Age of the Ramayana; Ramayana as a Source of Later Sanskrit Works; Redactions and Commentaries of the Ramayana

Unit II An Introduction to the Mahabharata; the Age of the 20 1

Mahabharata; Arrangement of the Mahabharata; the Mahabharata as a Source of the Later Sanskrit Works

Unit III General Introduction to the Puranas with Special 30 2 Reference to the Kalikapurana (Definitions of the Purana, Mahapurana and Upapurana; Contents of the Puranas, Puranic Cosmology, etc.)

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 3106(Elective Course)

Epics and Puranas

Obtain the basic theoretical foundation to study the Epic

Literature.

Take note of the importance of the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Provide general introduction to the Puranas with special

reference to the Kalikapuarana.

Study the contents of the Puranas with an indepth study of

Puranic Cosmology.

Books Recommended: 1. History of Indian Literature, Vol. I, M. Winterniz, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,1987 2. History of Sanskrit Literature, M. Krishnamachariar, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1974 3. The Visnu Purana, Vols. I-II, H. H. Wilson (ed.), Nag Publishers, Delhi,1995 4. Kalikapurana, Parts 1-III, Biswanarayan Shastri ( ed.) , Nag Publishers, Delhi,1991-92

Paper V Fundamentals of Sanskrit Language Total marks 80 Credits 6

and Literature (Skt 3116) (Courses Open for Students of Other Disciplines) Unit I Sanskrit Language in the Historical Perspective 30 3 Unit II Basics of Sanskrit Grammar 30 2 Unit III Sanskrit Literature: Vedic, Classical and Modern 20 1

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 3116 (Open Course)

Fundamentals of Sanskrit Language and Literature

Acquire knowledge on Origin and Development of Sanskrit

language.

Get acquainted with the basics of Sanskrit Grammar.

Introduce the characteristic features of Vedic ,Classical and

Modern Sanskrit Literature.

Books Recommended: 1. The Student’s Guide to Sanskrit Composition, V.S. Apte, Eastern Book Linkers, Delhi, 2009 2. A Sanskrit Grammar for Beginners in Devanagari and Roman Letters Throughout, F.W. Max Muller, Asian Educational Service, New Delhi, 1977

3. History of Indian Literature, Vols. I -III, M. Winternitz, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,1987 4. A History of Sanskrit Literature, A. A. Macdonell, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,1997

5. Elements of the Science of Language, I.J.S. Taraporewala, University of Calcutta, Calcutta, 1953 6. A Handbook of Sanskrit Philology, S.R. Banerjee, Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Calcutta,1987

Semester IV Group A Paper I Sanskrit Poetics (Skt4016A) Total marks 80 Credits 6

Unit I Dhvanyaloka of Anandavardhana ( Ch- I, II) 30 3 Unit II Kavyaprakasa of Mammatabhatta ( Ch- IV, VIII) 30 2 Unit III An Introduction to Modern Poetics 20 1

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 4016A

Sanskrit Poetics

Have detailed idea on the Dhvani theory of Sanskrit Poetics.

Acquire knowledge of Rasadhvani Theory of later Poetists.

Elaborate the new concepts of Sanskrit Poetics.

Books Recommended: 1. Dhvanyaloka , K. Krishnamurty (ed.) , Motilal Banarsidass , Delhi 2. Kavyaprakasa., Satyabrata Singh(ed.), Chowkhamba Vidyabhavan, Varanasi 3. Abhinavakavyalamkarasutram, Radhavallabh Tripathi, Sampurnanand Sanskrit Visvavidyalaya, Varanasi,2005 4. Abhirajayasobhusanam, Abhiraj Rajendra Mishra, Vaijayant Prakashan, Allahabad, 2006 5. Kavyalamkarakarika , Revaprasad Dwivedi, Chowkhamba Surabharati Prakashan, Varanasi,1977

Paper II Sanskrit Literature and Arthasastra (Skt 4026A) Total marks 80 Credits 6

Unit I Harsacarita of Banabhatta (Ch. V) 30 3 Unit II Arthasastra of Kautilya ( Sasanadhikara) 30 2 Unit III Inscription ( Nidhanpur Copper Plate) 20 1

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 4026A

Sanskrit Literature and Arthasastra

Analyse the characteristic features of Sanskrit prose romances.

Introduce Indian polity after Kautilya.

Extract the main ideas and details of Inscriptional writings.

Books Recommended: 1. Harsacarita, M.R.Kale( ed.), Motilal Banarsidass ,Delhi 2. Harsacarita, P.V. Kane (ed.), Motilal Banarsidass ,Delhi, 1986 3. Arthasastra, T. Ganapati Sastri (ed.), New Bharatiya Book Corporations, Delhi 4. Inscriptions of Ancient Assam, M.M. Sharma, Deptt. of Publications, Gauhati University,1978

Paper III Modern Sanskrit Poems (Skt 4036A) Total marks 80 Credits 6

Unit I Selected Poems of Abhiraja Rajendra Mishra, 30 3 Harshdev Madhav and Radhavallabh Tripathi

Unit II Sati Jayamati of Bhavadeva Bhagavati 30 2 Unit III Prasasti : Stutiprasastimanjari of 20 1 Mukunda Madhava Sarma ( Selected Portions: Prasasti of Sankaradeva, Anundoram Barooah, Krishna Kanta Handiqui, V. Raghavan, K.C. Pandey)

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 4036A

Modern Sanskrit Poems

Provide details of modern Sanskrit Poems.

Introduce modern Sanskrit Kavyas of Assamese writers.

Give ideas of Sanskrit Eulogical Literature.

Books Recommended: 1. Abhirajasaptasati, Abhiraja Rajendra Mishra, Vaiyayant Prakashan, Allahabad,1987 2. Samastih (Kavyasamgrahah), Radhavallabh Tripathi, Devavani Parisat, Delhi, 2014 3.Alakananda, Harshdev Madhav, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, Delhi, 1990 4. Sati Jayamati of Bhavadeva Bhagavati, Dipak Kr. Sharma (ed.), Kitap Ghar, Nalbari, 2005 5. Stutiprasastimanjari by M.M.Sharma , Kameshwar Shukla (ed.), Lokabhasha Pracharasamitih, Puri, 2002

Semester IV Group B Paper I Vajasaneyisamhita, Chandogyopanisad Total marks 80 Credits 6

and Brhaddevata (Skt 4046B) Unit I Vajasaneyisamhita (Ch. XVI Rudradhyaya)

Vajasaneyisamhita (Ch. XXX Sivasamkalpamantras) 30 3 Unit II Chandogyopanisad (Ch. VI) 20 1 Unit III Brhaddevata (Ch. III & VIII) 30 2

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 4046B

Vajasaneyisamhita,Chandogyopanisad and Brhaddevata

Derive the concept of Vedic god Rudra after

Vajasaneyisamhita.

Illustrate the Upanisadic concept of Brahman and

Atman.

Interpret the concept of Vedic gods after

Brhaddevata.

Books Recommended: 1. Vedic Selections, Part III., K.C. Chatterji, (ed.), University of Calcutta, Calcutta, 1970 2. Chandogyopanisad, Ramchandra Sastri, (ed.), Vanivilasa Sanskrit Pustakalaya, Kashi, 1942 3. The Brhaddevata,A.A. Macdonell, (ed.), Shivalik Prakashan, Delhi, 2006

Paper II Atharvaveda and Sutra Literature (Skt 4056B) Total marks 80 Credits 6

Unit I Atharvaveda 30 3

Kilasapalitanasanam (I.23, 24); Mahadbrahma(I.32) Vena (II.I); Ratha (VI.125); Dundubhi (VI.126); Darbha (XIX.32)

Unit II Kausikasutra (Paribhasadhyayah) 20 1 Unit III Gautamadharmasutra 30 2

Prasna I, Adhyaya I, I-32; Adhyaya 3, 1-35; Adhyaya 4, Adhyaya 5, 1-41 Prasna II, Adhyaya 1, 2, 3, 1-12; Adhyaya 7 Prasna III, Adhyaya 1, 1-10; Adhyaya 10

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 4056B

Atharvaveda and Sutra Literature

Provide interpretations of Atharvavedic text.

Enumerate the technical terms of Grhya-rites of Atharvavedic

Tradition.

Introduce the basics of house-hold rites after

Gautamadharmasutra.

Books Recommended: 1. Atharvavedasamhita with the Commentary of Sayanacarya, Vol. I, II & IV, Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi, 1989 2. Atharvavedasamhita, Vols.I-II, W. D. Whitney (trans.), Nag Publishers, Delhi, 1987 3. Kausikagrhyasutra (Prathamadhyayah), Shreekishore Mishra (ed.), Professor Gopal Ch. Mishra Publication Series, Seventh Volume, Varanasi, 2000 4. The Gautamadharmasutra, U.C. Pandey, (ed.), Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi,

2000 5. Gautamadharmasutra, Vrajakishore Swain (ed.), Sri Narayan Press, Puri, 1991 Paper III Satapatha Brahmana and Total marks 80 Credits 6

Ritualistic Texts (Skt 4066B)

Unit I Satapathabrahmana 30 3

Kanda V, 5.2.3 to V.3.3 (upto Diksaniyayaga) Unit II Katyayanasrautasutra 30 2

Adhyaya I, Kandika I & Kandika II (1-9) Adhyaya IV, Kandikas VII-X

Unit III Introduction to the Srauta and Grhya Rituals 20 1

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 4066B

Satapatha Brahmana and Ritualistic Texts

Provide detailed information on Ancient royal ceremonies.

Generate the knowledge of technical terms and the ritualistic

applications of Vedic sacrifices.

Books Recommended: 1. Vajasaneyimadhyandinasatapathabrahmanam with the Commentaries of Sayanacarya and Harisvamin, Nag Publishers, Delhi, 1990 2. Katyayanasrautasutram, Vidyadhara Sharma (ed.), Chowkhamba Sanskrit Pratisthan, Delhi, 1990 3. India of Vedic Kalpasutras, Ram Gopal, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1983

Semester IV Group C Paper I Samkhya-Yoga Philosophy (Skt 4076 C) Total marks 80 Credits 6

Unit I Samkhyatattvakaumudi(Concept of Prakrti,

Purusa, Guna, Moksa, Satkaryavada,Evolution) 30 2 Unit II Yogasutra with Vyasabhasya; Samadhipada and Sadhanapada 30 3 Vibhutipada (only first three sutras) Unit III History of Samkhya-yoga Philosophy 20 1

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 4076C

Samkhya-Yoga Philosophy

Develop philosophical concepts of Samkhya Philosophy after

the text Samkhyatattvakaumudi.

Explain the special features of Patanjali’s Yoga Philosophy.

Books Recommended: 1. Samkhyatattvakaumudi of Vacaspati Misra, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi 2. A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy, C.D. Sharma, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,2000 3. An Introduction to Indian Philosophy, Chatterjee & Datta, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, 2011 4. Patanjalayogasutra with Vyasabhasya, Chawkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi 5. Yogadarsanam with Vacaspati Misra’s Tattvavaisaradi 6. Yogasutra with Yogavarttika, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi 7. A History of Indian Philosophy, Vol. I, S.N. Dasgupta, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1997

Paper II Nyaya-Vaisesika and Mimamsa Total marks 80 Credits 6

Philosophy (Skt 4086 C)

Unit I Bhasapariccheda with Nyayasiddhantamuktavali 30 3 (Pratyaksakhanda) Unit II Bhasapariccheda with Nyayasiddhantamuktavali 20 1 (Sabdakhanda) Unit III Arthasamgraha 30 2

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 4086C

Nyaya-Visesika and Mimamsa Philosophy

Analyse epistemological theory of Nyaya-Vaisesika

Philosophy.

Introduce the critique on Sabda after Nyaya-Vaisesika

Philosophy.

Get acquainted with Mimamsa Philosophy alongwith the texts.

Books Recommended: 1. Bhasaparicchedasamiksa, Deepak Ghosh, Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Kolkata,2003 2. Bhasapariccheda, Pancanana Tarkatirtha (ed)., Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Calcutta 3. Nyayasiddhantamuktavali, Visvanatha Pancanana, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office 4. Nyayadarsanavimarsah, Dr. Kali Prasad Sinha, Sanskrit Book Depot. , Kolkata 5. History of Indian Logic, S.C. Bidyabhusan, Calcutta University 6. Arthasamgraha of Laugakshi Bhaskara, Chowkamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi 7. Mimamsanayacandrika, Rajendra Nath Sarma, Kaustubh Prakashan, Dibrugarh, 2017

Paper III Advaitavedantic Epistemology and Total marks 80 Credits 6

Contemporary Indian Philosophy (Skt 4096C) Unit I Vedantaparibhasa: Pratyaksapariccheda 30 3 Unit II Vedantaparibhasa: Visyapariccheda 20 1 Unit III Contempory Indian Philosophy (Swami Vivekananda 30 2 and Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan)

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 4096C

Advaitavedantic Epistemology and Contemporary Indian

Philosophy

Elaborate the knowledge of Advaitavedantic epistemology.

Introduce the Philosophy of contemporary Indian Philosophers.

Books Recommended: 1. Vedantaparibhasa, Pancanana Tarkatirtha (ed.), Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Calcutta 2. Vedantaparibhasa, Srimohan Bhattacharya (ed.), Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Calcutta,1970 3. Vedantaparibhasa, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi 4. Indian Philosophy, Vol I, S. Radhakrishnan, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi 5. A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy, C.D. Sharma, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,2000 6. Indian philosophy, Vol. II, S. Radhakrishnan, Oxford University Press, Delhi, 2006 7. Indian philosophy, Vol. I, J. N. Sinha, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,2006 8. Contemporary Indian Philosophy, Basant Kumar Lal, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1989

Paper IV Contemporary Works on Sanskrit Total marks 80 Credits 6

Literature (E) (Skt 4106) (Elective, in lieu of Open Course , for the students, who will not get a chance for studying Open Course in other Departments.) Unit I Contemporary Works on Vedic Literature 20 1 Unit II Contemporary Works on Indian Philosophy 30 3 Unit III Modern Sanskrit Literature 30 2

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 4106(Elective Course)

Contemporary Works on Sanskrit Literature

Explain contemporary works on Vedic Literature.

Describe contemporary works on Indian Philosophy.

Elaborate Modern Sanskrit Literature.

Books Recommended: 1. Literature of the Vedic Age, Vols. I-II, S. Bhattacharji, K.P. Bagchi & Company, Calcutta, 1984 2. Divine Hymns and Ancient Thought, Vols. I-II, S.A. Dange, Navrang, Delhi, 1995

3. The Religion and Phisosophy of Veda and Upanishads, Parts I-II, A.B. Keith, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,2007 4. Rgveda ke Bhasyakar aur Unki Mantrarthadrsti, J.P. Shastri, Maharshi Sandipani Rashtriya Vedavidya Pratishtan, Ujjain, 2012 5. Contemporary Indian Philosophy, Basant Kumar Lal, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1989 6. Vyanjanaprapancasamiksa, M.M. Sharma, Chowkhamba Orientalia, Varanasi 7. Abhinavakavyalamkarasutram, Radhavallabh Tripathi, Sampurnanand Sanskrit Visvavidyalaya, Varanasi, 2005 8. Abhirajayasobhusanam, Abhiraja Rajendra Mishra, Vaijayant Prakashan, Allahabad, 2006 9. Kavyalamkarakarika, Reva Prasad Dwivedi, Chowkhamba Surabharati Prakashan, Varanasi, 1977 10. Post-Independence Sanskrit Literature, K.R. Joshi and S.N. Ayachit, Nagpur 11. Later Sanskrit Rhetoricians, Anand Srivastav, Eastern Book Linkers, Delhi, 2007

Paper V Sanskrit and Various Branches of Total marks 80 Credits 6

Learning (O) (Skt 4116)

Unit I Polity in Sanskrit Texts: Atharvaveda, Epics, 30 2 Arthasastra, Manusmrti

Unit II Ethical and Didactic Teachings in the Upanisads 20 1 and Srimadbhagavadgita Unit III Sanskrit Texts on Sciences 30 3 Astronomy, Mathematics, Botany, Geography, Ayurveda, Architecture

Name of the Course Course Outcomes

Skt 4116(Open Course)

Sanskrit and Various Branches of Learning

Introduce polity in Sanskrit Texts.

Explain value-based teachings in the light of Upanisads and

Srimadbhagavadgita.

Derive scientific ideas reflected in Sanskrit Texts.

Books Recommended: 1. The Cultural Heritage of India, Vols. I-VI, The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Kolkata, 2002-03 2. Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India, R.C. Sharma, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi,2001 3. The Atharvaveda and the Ayurveda, V.W. Karambelkar, Chowkhamba Krishnadas Akademy, Varanasi, 2003