SEMESTER – I

Core Course - I

Course Code : 1 B USIM 651

Title : Methodology of Sanskrit Learning

Number of Credits : 3

Course Outcomes : After successful completion of the course the student should be able to:

  1. Understand the basics of Sanskrit Sastra texts

  2. Familiar with logical thinking in Sanskrit Sastra tradition.

  3. Acquire knowledge of elementary Sastra texts in Sanskrit.

  4. Understand the basic concepts of Sanskrit language and grammar

  5. Apply basic rules in Sastras of Sanskrit.

  6. Evaluate the values in Sanskrit Sastra concepts.

  7. Generate new ideas and views in Sanskrit.

  8. Evaluate the relevance of Sastras of Sanskrit in the modern world.


Course Outline

Module I : Introduction in Sanskrit language - Laghupaniniyam Introduction in Sanskrit (Bhumika)

Module II : Introduction to Sanskrit Grammar - Samjnaprakarana from Laghusiddhantakaumudi

Module III : Introduction to Indian Sastra Tradition – Introduction to Indian Logic. Tarkasangraha – Uddesaprakarana (Saptapadarthas)

Module IV : Introduction to Mimamsa Philosophy - Manameyodaya Pramanakhanda - Introduction only.