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Vyakarana II

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Course Code:

SAN6102

Credit Hours:

2 Semester-Credit-Hours/ 3 Quarter-Credit-Hours

Course Level:

600

Area of Study:

Sanskrit Studies

Course Description

SAN6102 - Vyākaraṇa – II offers a focused study of pratyayāḥ (Sanskrit suffixes) and their critical role in noun formation. Students will examine how suffixes modify verbal roots, generating a wide range of noun forms with distinct meanings. The course will guide students in classifying different types of pratyayāḥ and understanding their grammatical functions. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to predict, analyze, and construct noun-forms through the systematic application of suffix rules. Through hands-on exercises and textual analysis, students will refine their skills in applying these suffixes to create grammatically sound and semantically precise forms. By the end of the course, learners will develop a comprehensive understanding of how pratyayāḥ shape Sanskrit morphology, equipping them to engage more deeply with Sanskrit texts and compose with greater confidence.
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Program of Study

This course is part of the following programs:

  • Master Of Arts In Sanskrit
  • Master Of Arts In Sanskrit

Division

Required / Core / Elective:

Required

Prerequisites:

❖Admission into the MA Sanskrit Program.

❖Fluency in Sanskrit is required as the medium of Instruction is Sanskrit.

❖Successful completion of Vyakarana I

Semester / Quarter System:

Quarter

Number of Weeks:

10

Semester / Quarter Offered:

Winter 2026

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Faculty

Dr Tilak Rao

Tilaka M Rao is a faculty member at School of Vedic Sciences at MIT ADT University, Pune, specializing in Vyākaraṇa and Nyāya. He underwent 12 years of rigorous training in Vedic literature covering 10 major Upaniṣads in Prabodhinī Gurukula and Veda Vijñāna Gurukula in Karnataka along with training to chant the entire Kṛṣṇa-yajurveda (Taittirīya-śākhā). In addition, he had the opportunity to study many important works from classical Sanskrit including Kāvya, Paṇini’s Aṣṭādhyāyī, and philosophical systems including Vedānta, Nyāya, Sāṁkhya and Yoga.
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Course Learning Objectives:

In this course students will be able to:

  • Examine the structure and meaning of pratyayāḥ (suffixes).
  • Explain the formation of nouns using pratyayāḥ.
  • Distinguish pratyayāḥ and noun-forms derived using them.
  • Hypothesize new noun-forms using pratyayāḥ.
  • Forecast new noun-forms on the basis of pratyayāḥ.
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Course Content

 

This course consists of four modules.

Module 01: In this course, students will begin by exploring the fundamental principles of pratyayāḥ (Sanskrit suffixes), focusing on their structure, function, and significance in word formation. The course will introduce the concept of pratyayāḥ, explaining their essential role in modifying roots to create new words. Different types of pratyayāḥ will be classified based on their meanings and applications, including nominal, verbal, and adjectival suffixes. This foundation will provide students with a clear understanding of how suffixes work within the larger framework of Sanskrit grammar and contribute to morphological transformations.
Module 02: The course will examine the process of noun formation using pratyayāḥ. Through detailed analysis, students will study common nominal suffixes, such as -man, -īya, -tva, and -ta, and explore how they generate different noun forms from a single root. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how suffixes influence the gender, case, and meaning of the noun. Practical exercises will allow students to apply their knowledge by forming new nouns and identifying the grammatical and semantic properties of derived noun forms.
Module 03: This module focuses on distinguishing between different noun-forms derived through pratyayāḥ. Students will learn to identify the subtle differences in meaning and usage that arise from various suffixes. This section will include comparative analyses of noun forms, enabling students to discern when and why certain suffixes are chosen over others based on the context. In addition, students will practice applying their understanding of noun forms in real-world Sanskrit texts, developing the ability to select the appropriate form in different linguistic contexts, including both classical and Vedic Sanskrit.
Module 04: The course will explore hypothesizing and forecasting new noun-forms based on the patterns learned throughout the course. Students will be trained to create novel noun forms using pratyayāḥ, applying their knowledge of root words and suffixes. Exercises will encourage students to predict new words they might encounter in complex Sanskrit texts, as well as expand the lexicon by generating fresh noun forms. Additionally, advanced topics will discuss the role of pratyayāḥ in Sanskrit syntax and semantics, especially in Vedic and philosophical contexts, providing students with the tools to analyse complex sentences and understand the deeper meanings embedded in Sanskrit words and phrases.

Class Structure

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.

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Courses in the Program

  • Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Ayurveda)
  • Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Jyotisha)
  • Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Vedanta)
  • Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Yoga)
  • Applied Vedic Science – Basic (Ayurveda)
  • Applied Vedic Science – Basic (Jyotish)
  • Applied Vedic Science – Vedanta (Basic)
  • Applied Vedic Sciences Basic (Yoga)
  • Mimamsa Advanced
  • Mimamsa Basic
  • Nyaya-vaisesika Advanced
  • Nyaya-Vaisesika Basic
  • Sahitya – III
  • Sahitya – IV
  • Sahitya – Padya
  • Sahitya Landscape
  • Term Project – Sanskrit Studies
  • Introduction to Vedas
  • The Vedas (Atharva)
  • The Vedas (Rgveda)
  • The Vedas (Yajus-Sama)
  • Vedic Science Foundations
  • Vyakarana – I
  • Vyakarana – II
  • Vyakarana – III
  • Vyakarana – IV