$1,250.00
This course is part of the following programs:
1. Admission into the MA Sanskrit Program.
2. Fluency in Sanskrit is required as the medium of Instruction is Sanskrit.
3. Successful completion of Sahitya I
In this course students will be able to:
Introduction to śabda and artha
– Definition and classification of śabda (words) and artha (meanings)
– Analysis of their roles in Sanskrit literature
Understanding Vācyārtha (Literal Meaning)
– Techniques to interpret the literal meanings of poetry
– Examples and exercises with selected ślokas
Exploring Vyaṅgyārtha (Implied Meaning)
– Methods to hypothesize the implied meanings
– Case studies and discussions on famous poetic works
Summary and Analysis of Ślokas
– Selection of ślokas from saṃskṛtakāvyam (classical Sanskrit poetry)
– Detailed summary and interpretation
– Group discussions and presentations
Distinguishing Kāyva-saṃskṛta and Sambhāśana-saṃskṛta
– Characteristics of poetic language vs. transactional language
– Comparative analysis with examples
– Practical exercises in identifying and using both forms
Creating Vyañjana Vṛtti
– Definition and significance of vyañjana vṛtti (suggestive meaning)
– Steps to create and explain vyañjana vṛtti using Kāvyaśāstra (science of poetry)
– Application of concepts through projects and assignments
Kāvyaśāstra (Science of Poetry)
– Key concepts and principles
– Historical development and major contributors
– Application of Kāvyaśāstra in modern literary analysis
Critical Thinking and Interpretation
– Developing critical thinking skills for literary analysis
– Techniques for deeper interpretation of texts
– Workshops and peer review sessions
Each MAS course comprises 45 hours of teaching and with 2 quizzes and 2 assignments. The number of assignments and quizzes change subject to faculty discretion. Final exams for all courses conducted at the end of the semester.
$1,250.00
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