DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT

, 380009 ()
GUJARAT UNIVERSITY, AHMEDABAD 380009 (GUJARAT)
( Re-Accredited Grade B + , By NAAC )

SYLLABUS
2015 2016
Year 2015-2016

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

M.A. (SANSKRIT)
(SEMESTER SYSTEM)

EMPLIMENTATION FROM 2015-2016

(Mating of the Board of Studies in Sanskrit, Gujarat University , Ahmadabad. Held on 22 June 2015)

 ( 401 406) [ SEMESTER FIRST, Course No. 401 to 406 ]

Course : SAN 401

Course : SAN 401

Topic - Classical Sanskrit Drama.
Text -
[ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objectives of this course - To introduce and bring out salient features of the
classical Sanskrit Drama.
Outcome of the course - Students would be able to acknowledge the literary
riches of their all time great Classical Sanskrit drama.
N
o

Typ
e

Topics

Texts

S
A
N
4
0
1

C
O
R

Drama

1. ( )

2.
3.

Units -

4. -
(Self Study )

(Reference Books) :
1. ( ), - ,
, 2006
2. . . , , , 1986
3. , , , 1986
4. ( ), , , 1933
5. (-)

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Course : SAN 402

Course : SAN 402
Topic - Vedic studies
Text - (1, 2 )

[ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]

Objectives of this course - To introduce the original Sanskrit text of Vedic Etymological
treatise.
Outcome of the course - To Outcome of the course: - Students would be able to interpret
the Vedic text by the help of these etymologies.
No.

Type

S
A
N
4
0
2

C
O
R

Topics

Texts

Vedang

(
1 2)

Units 1. ( )

2. (
)

3. ( ,
)

4. (

() )
.

(Reference Books) :
1. ( - ), . . . ., ,
2.
3.
4.
5.

Etymologies of Yaska . by Siddheshwar Varma, V.V.R.I. Hoshiyarpur, 1956.

Nirukta Mimansa, by Shiv-narayan Shastri, Delhi, 1980
Nirukt of Yaska, by Dr. Lakshamn Swaroop, Motilal Banarasidasss, Delhi, 1970
Nirukt of Yaska, Acharya Vishveshwar, Jnan-mandal Publishers, Prayag, 1935.

Course : SAN 403

Course : SAN 403
Topic - Translation & Chandas.
Text - ( )

[Marks : 70 + 30 = 100]

Objectives of this course - To teach the art of translation & acquaint them about meters
used in Sanskrit literature.
Outcome of the course - Students would be able to translate in two different
styles, & they will be introduced in Sanskrit Melody.
N
o

Type

S
A
N
4
0
3

C
O
R

Topics

Texts

2. ()

.)

1 15
)

Units 1. ()
.)

3.

.)
4. () ( - ) 1. ,
2. 3. ( ) 4. , 5. , 6.
() 7. 8. 9.
10. 11. 12. 13.

14. 15. ) (Self study)

(Reference Books) :
0. - .
1. 1 - 25 , , , 1956
2. ), , ,2009
3. - . , , , 1964
4.
5. , , , 1989

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Course : SAN 404

Course : SAN 404
Topic - Epic studies.
Text - ()

[ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]

Objectives of this course - Student would know the family life, prevalent in
Ancient India.
Outcome of the course - Students would be able to live the desirable ideals in
modern age through the study of Ramayana.
N
o.
S
A
N
4
0
4

Type
C
O
R

Topics

Epic
study

Texts

()

Units -

1.
2.
3.

1 50

4. (

(Reference Books) :
1. Ramayan of Valmiki, Ed. G. H. Bhatt, Oriental Institute, M.S. Uni. Of Baroda, 1965
2. The Ramayan : A study, by Hermann Jacobi, Tran. S.N. Ghoshal, Oriental Institute, M.S. Uni.
Of Baroda, 1960
3. Bhamahs Kavyalankar, Nirnya Sagar Press, Mumbai, 1988
4. Rama-katha ( ) by Father Kamil Bulke, Hindi parishat, Prayag,
2002.
5. Nirajana by G.C. Jhala, Bhartiy Vidya Bhavan, Surat

Course : SAN 405

Course : SAN 405
Topic Compound - formation
Text - () ( )

[ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]

Objectives of this course - To cultivate the ability of Sanskrit compound

formation in students.
Outcome of the course - Students would be able to understand the Sanskrit
language properly.
No.

Type

S
A
N

C
O
R

Topics
Compoundformation

Texts

Units 1. -
( )
2. -
( )

3.

4.

( self study )

(Reference Books) :
1. (- ), , , 2006
2. ( - ), , ,
3. , , 1980
4. , , , 2005
5. ( -) . , ,, 2005

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Course : SAN 406

Course : SAN 406
Topic - Subject For the SEMINAR work is Plot, Hero & Rasa in Sanskrit dramas.
, .

. . .
, .

1. . .
.
2. ( - ) .
3. .

4. ( ) .
5. .

6. , (1. 2. 3. 4.
5. .) .

7. .

Objectives of this course : - To promote & cultivate SELF STUDY ability in students.
Outcome of the course : - Students would be able to learn the inner structure of Sanskrit
drama by themselves.
[A] Assessment of the seminar work : - [ 30 Marks internal ]
1. Language
2. Content
3. Translation skills

5. Presentation (soft skill).

4. Power of argument / logic

[B] One Assignment : [ 70 Marks external ] related with the topic mentioned above.
Note : (1) Students are supposed to submit their assignment in a typed copy, in a spiral-binding
form. & minimum pages should be 30 to 35, with a bibliography of reference-books (in alphabetical
order).
(2) All the assignments should be submitted by the Uni. Dept. & P.G. Centers of colleges at the
University Offices / Central assessment center.

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 ( 401 406) [SEMESTER SECOND, COURSES NO. 407 to 412]

Course : SAN 407

Course : SAN 407

Topic Poetry
[ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]

Text : Raghuvamsham (canto 12)

Objectives of this course: - To introduce the original Sanskrit text of ornate poetry,
with a learned commentary.
Outcome of the course: - Students would be able to know the original source of later
developments in ornate poetry.
No.

S
A
N
4
0
7

Type

C
O
R
E

Topics

Poetry

Texts

( 12)

Units 1. ()
2. ()
3. ()

4.
()

( self study )

(Reference Books) :
1. Raghuvamsham of Kalidas , Nirnay Sagar Press, Mumbai, 1987

2. Raghuvamsham with Mallinath, Nirnay Sagar Press, Mumbai, 1987

3. Panch-mahakavya, Ed. Dhirubhai Parikh,, Kavya-lok, Ahmedabad, 1987
4. Kavya-prakash of Mammat, Ed. Satyavrat Sinh, Chaukhambha Vidyabhavan, varanasi, 1973
5. Sanskrit Mahakavya, by Musalgavkar, Chaukhambha Vidyabhavan, VaRANASI, 1963

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Course : SAN 408

Course : SAN 408

Topic - Poetics & Dramaturgy
Text : Natya-shastra of Bharat Muni & Bhamahs Kavyalankar. [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objectives of this course : - To introduce & bring out salient features of Sanskrit poetics &
Dramaturgy.
Outcome of the course : - Students would be able to evaluate any Sanskrit drama with
the help of Rasa-theory of Bharat Muni & will be able to pick
up any flaws in poetry if present.
No

Type

Topics

S
A
N
4
0
8

C
O
R
E

Poetics
&
Drama
turgy

Texts

,
,


(
)

Units 1. Study of Rasa-sutra (meaning of

Technical words)
2. Lollat & Shankuk
3. Bhatt Nayak & Abhinavaguptapada
4. Bhamahas kavya-doshas (15 Doshas)
1. , 2. , 3. , 4. , 5.
, 6. , 7. , 8. , 9.
, 10. , 11. , 12. ,
13. , 14. , 15. .
(self-study)

(Reference Books) :
1. Natya-shastra (vol. -1), Ed. K.krishnmurthi,Oriental Institute , M.S.Uni. 1966
2. Abhinav no Rasa-vichar, by Nagindas Parekh, Gujarati Sahitya Parishad,
Ahmedabbad,1988
3. Bhartiy Sahity shastra, by G.T. Deshpande,Popular Book Depo, Bombay, 1960
4. Kavyalankar of Bhamaha, Ed. C. Sankara RamaSastri, Balmanorama Press,
Madras,1956
5. Kavyalankar of Bhamaha, Ed. C. Sankara RamaSastri, Balmanorama Press,
Madras,1956

Course : SAN 409

Course : SAN 409

Topic Essay writing in Sanskrit & in Gujarati
Text : 12 + 10 topics (Topics are given bellow ) [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objectives of this course : - To train the students in the composition of Sanskrit
sentence & to improve their ability of writing.
Outcome of the course : - Students would be able to write an essay in Sanskrit, & their
language-skill will be developed.
No

Type

Top
ic

Texts

S
A
N
4
0
9

C
O
R
E

Essa
y
writi
ng in
Sans
krit
& in
Guja
rati

10 +10
topics
will be
decided
.

Units 1. ( 1. 2.
3. 4. 5. 6. )

2. ( 7. 8.
9. 10. 11.
12. )

3. -- (
)

4. ( 1. 2.

3. 4. 5. ( ) 6.
( ) 7. ()
8. () 9.
( )

10. ( ). (self study)

(Reference Books) :
1. by Charudev Shastri, Delhi.
2. , . , ,
3. , . , ,
4. ,
5. , , . , 1997

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Course : SAN 410 EA

Course: SAN 410 EA
Topic PURAN.
Text : ( ) [Marks : 70 + 30 = 100]
Objectives of this course : - Students would know the cultural & philosophical aspects of
The Bhagavat-puran.
Outcome of the course : - Students would be able to understand the glorious cultural
heritage of India.
No.

S
A
N
4
1
0
E
A

Type

E
L
E
C
T
I
V
E

Top
ics

Pur
an
sha
str
a

Texts

Units -

1. ( .1, 6-12, 21-33 .)

2. ( ).

(
)
.1, 6-12, 21-

3. .
4. ( ).

33 .

- Reference Books :
1.

H.G. Shastri, B.J. Institute of Learning, Ahmedabad, 1999

2. The Bhagavat Puran a literary study, by S.S. Prasad, Capital Publi. House, Delhi, 1984

3. , . . , , 1989
4. , . , ,, 1931
5. -, , , , 1965
6. , . . , , 1966
7. , ( )

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Course : SAN 410 .. 408

Course : SAN 410EB
Topic - Vyakaran Shastra
Text - ( ) [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objectives of this course :- To introduce the traditional Paniniyan system of Sanskrit
grammar.
Outcome of the course :- Students would be able to understand the system of
Traditional grammar.
N
o.
S
A
N
4
1
0
E
B

Type
E
L
E
C
T
I
V
E

Topics
VYAKARAN

Shastra

Texts

Units -

()

1. ( ( 1, 1

( - 1

) ( )

1)

) ( )

2. ( ( 1, 1
3. ( ( 1, 1
) ( )
4. (
)

(self-study )

- Reference Books :
1. - . , ,
2. - . , , ,1978
3. - . , , ,1978
4. - , , , 1998
5. , . , , , 1977.

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Course : SAN 411 EA

Course : SAN 411 EA
Topic - Vedant philosophy.
Text - - ( ) [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objectives of this course :- Student would know the Vedant philosophy, propounded by Adi
Shankaracharya.
Outcome of the course :- Students would be able to know the contribution of Shankaracharya
in the field of Indian philosophy.

No.

Type

Topics

S
A
N
4
1
1
E
A

E
L
E
C
T
I
V
E

Indian
Philoso
phy

Texts

()

Units 1. Text Analysis

2. Philosophical thoughts
3. Critical study
4. Six systems of Indian Philosophy
(self study)

- Reference Books :
1. . , , , 1988
2. . . . , , , 2003

3. , . .. , . , ,1974
4. Indian Philosophy, by S. Radhakrishanan, George Allen & U. Ltd., London,1922 -27
5. Vedant Explained, by V. S. Ghate, Vol. 1 & 2, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt.
Ltd.,Delhi, 1973

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Course : SAN 411 EB

Course : SAN 411 EB
Topic - Alankar Shastra.
Text - , , [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objectives of this course :- To introduce & bring out salient features of theory of meaning
prevalent in Indian poetics & Ten types of Sanskrit dramas.

Outcome of the course :- Students would be able to understand three types of

meanings, as expressed by poetic words.
No
.
S
A
N
4
1
1
E
B

Ty
pe

Topics

E
L
E
C
T
I
V
E

Alankar
Shastra
.

Texts
,
,

Units 1. Abhidha-Shabbda-shakti (Kavyaprakash )

2. Lakshana-Shabbda-shakti (Kavyaprakash)
3. Dhvani theory (Dhvanyalok)
( - 1 ,
1 9 13 , 2 , 1
3)
4. Formation of Natak & Prakaran
(Self-study)

- Reference Books :
1.

Kavyaprakash of Mammata, by Acharya Viveshwar, Jnanamandal, Prayag, 1980

2.

Kavya-prakash of Mammat, Ed. Satyavrat Sinh, Chaukhambha Vidyabhavan, Varanasi, 1973

3. , . , . , , 1976
4. , , . , ,1976
5. ( ) , , .. 2042

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Course : SAN 412

Course : SAN 412
Topic - Seminar
Text : The Vishnupuranam And The Bhagavatapuranam. [Marks : 70 + 30 = 100]
( )
.
. .
, .

1. . .
.
2. ( - ) .
3. .
4. ( ) .
5. .
6. , (1. 2. 3. 4.
5. .) .
7. .
Objectives of this course : - To cultivate SELF STUDY ability in students .

Outcome of the course : - Students would be able to learn the Sanskrit Puranic literature by
themselves.
[A] Assessment of the seminar work :- [30 Marks internal]
1. Language
2. Content
3. Translation skills
4. Power of argument / logic
5. Presentation ( soft skill ).
[B] One Assignment : [ 70 Marks external ]
Note : (1) Students are supposed to submit their assignment in a typed copy,( in a spiral-binding
form.) & minimum pages should be 35 to 40, with a bibliography of reference-books (in an
alphabetical order ). (2) All the assignments should be submitted by the Uni. Dept. & P.G. Centers
of colleges at the University Offices / Central assessment center.

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 ( 501 506) [ SEMESTER THIRD , COURSES NO. 501 to 506 ]

Course : SAN 501
Course : SAN 501
Topic : Prose
Text : Kadambari of Bana Bhatt ( Selected portion ) [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objectives of this course : - To introduce & bring out salient features of Sanskrit prose
romance.
Outcome of the course : students would know the variety of prose- writings in Sanskrit &
they will be able to analysis compound formation .
NO. TYPE

TOPIC

TEXT

UNITS -

S
A
N
5
0
1

PROSE

1. Translation of the selected portion.

2. Literary Criticism.
3. comparison with other Kathas in Sanskrit.
4. Development of Sanskrit prose
(self study )

C
O
R
E

- Reference Books :
1. ( -), , ,2006
2. - , , , 2002
3. , , , 1986

4. , , . , 1997
5. Indian Kavya Literature, A. K. Warder, Motilal Banarasidaas, New Delhi, 1989

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Course : SAN 502

Course : SAN 502
Topic : Vedic studies
Text : Rig-Veda ( 5 - Selected Hymns ) [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objectives of this course : To introduce & bring out the salient features of Vedic language
& literature.
Outcome of the course : Students would know the Vedic Myths & religion, & they would
also know the Development of Sanskrit language .
Course

Type

Topic

Text

Units

S
A
N
5
0
2

C
O
R
E

VEDIC
STUDIES

Selected
5 Hymns
From
Rig-Veda
( 1-97, 1-154,
2-12,
7-86,
10 -129 )

1. ( .1 97,
154, . 2 12)
2. ( .7 86,
.10 129)

3. ,
)
4.
(
)

(Self-study)

(Reference Books) :
1. . (-), -, , 1988
2. Vedic Mythology by A. A. Macdonell , Motilal Banarasidas, New Delhi, 2000
3. Vedic Grammar by Macdoneel , Motilal Banarasidas, New Delhi, 2001
4. , , 1987
5. ( - 1 2), , , , 1980
6. Indological Miscellanea, by R. N. Dandekar, B. O. R. Institute, Poona, 1997.
7. , , (.)

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Course : SAN 503

Course : SAN 503
Topic : Translation & Sanskrit Lexicon.
Text : GUJARATI INTO SANSKRIT, Amar-kosh. [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objective of the course : To develop the translation Skill with the help of Sanskrit
lexicon, i. e. the Amara-kosha.
Outcome of the course : Students would be able to translate simple Gujarati - sentences
into Sanskrit languages, & would be able to use the traditional Lexicon.
No.
S
A
N
5
0
3

Type
C
O
R
E

Topic
TRANSLATION
&
Sanskrit
Lexicon

Text
( )
-

( )

Units
1.

.
2.

.
3.
.
4. ( )

(Self-study)

(Reference Books) :

1. .., ,
.
2. - ( 1-5), . , , , 1975

3. ( ), , , , 1987
4. SANSKRIT SYNTAX, by J.S. Spejer, pub. Motilal Banarasidass, Delhi, 1980.
5. -, . , , , 2004

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Course : SAN 504 EA

Course : SAN 504 EA
Topic : Puran shastra
Text : Matsya - puran (SELECTED PORTION) & Agni-puran (1 - 16) [Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objective of the course : To introduce the characteristics of a Purana, & importance of
the ancient Puranic literature.
Outcome of the course : Students would know the Special features of Sanskrit Puranas &
original source of our cultural heritage.
Course
S
A
N
5
0
4
E
A

Type
E
L
E
C
T
I
V
E

Topic
P
U
R
A
N

Text
( ) -
( )
. 1-16, 23, 24,45, 47
53.
( 21 )
( )
( . 1-16 )

Units
1. ( 1 10)
2. ( 11 16, 23, 24,
45, 47 53)
3. ( )
4. ( 1 16)

( Self-study )

- Reference Books :
1. Matsya puran , Editor : - Anandashram Sanskrit series, Poona, 1976
2. Matsya-puran : A Study (Culture History from the Matsyapuran ),
by S .G. Kantawala, M. S.Uni. Baroda, 1975
3. Ancient Indian Historical Tradition, by F. E. Pargiter
4. . . . ,
5. , . , , , 1966

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Course : SAN 504 EB

Course : SAN 504 EB
Topic : Vyakaran shastra.
Text : Siddhanta-kaumudi of Bhattoji Dikshita [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objective of the course : Students can acquire etymological insight into the wordformation & they should know the Sphot theory of grammarian.
Outcome of the course : Students will able to analyze Sanskrit noun-phrase into stem &
suffixes , and would know the theory of meaning communication.
Course Type Topic
S
A
N
5
0
4
E
B

E
L
E
C
T
I
V
E

Text

VYAKARAN () SHASTRA

--

() -

Units
1. Text analysis
2. word-formation
3. Devises of word-formation
4. Differences of Dhvni & Sphot
( self-study )

- Reference Books :
1. -

, , 1965

2. - . . , , - 1972
3. . , , , , 1965
4. Bhartrihari. by K. A. Subrahmaniyam Ayer, Deccan College, Pune, 1975
5. The Vakya-padiyam of Bhrtrihari, Ed. K. A. Subrahmaniyam Ayer, Deccan College, Pune.

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Course : SAN 505 EA

Course : SAN 505 EA

Topic : Puran shastra
Text : Vishnu - puran ( selected portion ) [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objective of the course : To introduce the original Sanskrit text of Puranic - literature, &
bring out salient features of Puranas.
Outcome of the course : Students would know the impact of Vishnu-puran on the
Bhagavat-puran, & Influence of the Vishnu puran in
displacement of the Vedic myth of Indra- deity.
No.
S
A
N
5
0
5
E
A

Type Topic
E
PURAN
L
SHASTRA
E
C
T
I
V
E

Text

Units

-
( )

1. (-1, 9,13, 17 20,

1
9,13,17-20,

-2, 25, 1316)

2. (-4, 26, 1013,

-5, 516)

2-5,13-16,

3.

4
2-6,10-13,
5 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, 10,

4.
.

(Self -study)

11-16 ( 35
)

- Reference Books :
1. -

- , , 1976

2. . , , , 2003
3. , - ,
4. . , , ,2009
5. Vaisnavisim, Saivism and Minor Religious Systems, by R.G. Bhandarkar, B.O.R.Institute,
218 Shivaji nagar, Pune 411004

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Course : SAN 505 EB

Course : SAN 505 EB

Topic : Vyakaran shastra
Text : Siddhanta-kaumudi (selected portion) [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objective of the course : To introduce generative system of Paninis grammar through
The word-formation of verb phrase, & purpose of grammar
through the text of Mahabhashya.
Outcome of the course : Students can produce the Sanskrit verb phrases themselves ,
& they will know the importance of traditional grammar.
No. Type
E
S
L
A
E
N
C
5
T
0
I
5
V
E
E

Topic
V
Y
A
K
A
R
A
N

Text

Units

()

1. -
( )
2. -
( )
3.

4. ( ,

.
(self-study)

( )

- Reference Books :
1. - , , 1965

2. - . - , , - 1972
3. . , , , , 1965
4. The Vyakaran Mahabhashyam, Ed. Keilhorn, B.O.R.Institute, 218, Shivaji nagar, Pune 411 004
5. , , , , 1998

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Course : SAN 506 (S)

Course : SAN 506 (S)
Topic for Seminar work is - Philosophical & Devotional Stotra literature of
Shankarachary.
[ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]

.
.
. .
, .

1. . .
.
2. ( - ) .
3. .
4. ( ) .
5. .
6. , (1. 2. 3. 4.
5. .) .
7. .
Objective of the course : To promote self study and cultivate their tongues for correct
pronunciations.
Outcome of the course : Students would be able to understand & to pronunciation the Stotra
literature.
Course
Type
Topic
Text
CORE
SEMINAR
SAN506(S)
Reference Books : -

1. , , 2002

[A] Assessment of the seminar work :- [30 Marks internal]

1. Self Under standing of a Stotra.

3. Translation skill.
5. Summarization of the content.

2. Correct pronunciation.
4. Power of explanation.

[B] One Assignment : [ 70 Marks external ] related with the topic mentioned above.
Note : (1) Students are supposed to submit their assignment in a typed copy, (in a spiral-binding
form.) & minimum pages should be 35 to 40, with a bibliography of reference-books (in an
alphabetical order). (2) All the assignments should be submitted by the Uni. Dept. & P.G. Centers
of colleges at the University Offices / Central assessment center.

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 ( 507 512 ) [SEMESTER FOURTH , COURSES NO. 507 to 512]

Course : SAN 507

Course : SAN 507
Topic : One Act play.
Text : ( ) [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objective of the course : To introduce and bring out salient features of Sanskrit comic
dramas. (i.e. ).
Outcome of the course : Students would know major influence of literary Satire in social
reform.
No.

Type

S
A
N
5
0
7

C
O
R
E

Topic Text
One
Act
( - )

play

Units

1. Text - translation
2. Dramatic & literary criticism
3. Socio-philosophical meaning
4. . (Self-study)

- Reference Books :
1. (- ), . , . , ,
2. , . , . , , ,
3. Bhagavadajjukiy Ed. P. Anujan Achan, Mangalodayam Press, Trichur, 1925
( with the commentary ).
4. Natya -- shastraa of Bharata Muni , Ed. V.M. Kulkarni & T.S. Nandi, M.S. Uni. Of Baroda,
Vadodra, 2008
5. - . , , , 1997

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Course : SAN 508

Course : SAN 508

Topic : Selected portion from Aitareya Brahmn, [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Text : -
Objective of the course : To introduce and bring out salient features of the Vedic
Brahmanical text.
Outcome of the course : Students would know the importance of the Brahmanical
text in modern time.

No.
S
A
N
5
0
8

Type
C
O
R
E

Topic
Selected
portion
From
Aitareya
Brahmn

Text
()

()

Units
1.
2.
3.
4. ( ) .
(1. -
2.

3.

4. --

5. )

(Self study)

- Reference Books :
1. (- ), . . , , , 1996

2. , . . ., , ( .
, , 1966)
3. Vedic Mythological Tracts, by R.N. Dandekar, Ajanta Publications, Delhi, 1979
4. . , , , 2000
5. -- - . . . , , 1937.

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Course : SAN 509 EA

Course : SAN 509 EA

Topic : INDIAN PHILOSOPHY ,

[ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]

Text :
Objective of the course : To introduce the text of the Shuddhadvaita - Vedant philosophy
and the Yoga-shastra.
Outcome of the course : Students would know the doctrine of Vallabhacharya, and
Importance Of Yoga.
No.
S
A
N
5
0
9
E
A

Type Topic
E
Indian
L
Philosophy
E
C
T
I
V
E

Text

Units

()

1. Text analysis
2. Philosophical tenets of tri-sutri
3. Development of Vaishnava sects
4. General study of Ashtangani in
Yoga-shastra ( Self-study )

()
()

- Reference Books :
1. . , ,

, 1987

2. - . ,
3. , . . , , , 1962
4. , . . , ,1998
5. , . . , , ,1998

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Course : SAN 509 EB

Course : SAN 509 EB

Topic : ALANKAR SHASTRA , [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Text : ( 1 2 )
Objective of the course: To introduce the original text of early poetics, and to examine
the contribution of Dandin to Indian poetics.
Outcome of the course : Students would know the beginning of the Alankar-school & the
roll of Dandin.
No.
S
A
N
5
0
9
E
B

Type
E
L
E
C
T
I
V
E

Topic
ALANKAR
SHASTRA
( INDIAN
POETICS)

Text

Units

1. Text study with translation

( 2. content analysis of the first chapter
3. content analysis of the second chapter
1, 1-103,
4. Alankarikas before Anandvadhan

( self study )
2, 1-96 )

- Reference Books :
1. ( ), . , . , 1882
2. ( ) . , . ,, 1933
3. History of Sanskrit Poetics, Ed. Dr. S. K. De, Calcutta, 1960
4. , , ., ,
5. , , , ( ), 1960

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Course : SAN 510 EA

Course : SAN 510 EA

Topic : INDIAN PHILOSOPHY
Text : - [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objective of the course : To introduce a primary text of an Indian epistemology & to introduce
the
non-Vedic philosophy.
Outcome of the course : Students would be able to know that how we know the worldly things,
& what is the importance of Non-Vedic philosophy.
No. Type Topic
Text
Units
S
E
INDIAN
1.Text analysis
()
A
L
PHILOSOPHY () - 2. Types of Pramanas
N
E
3. Jain philosophy as depicted

5
C
in Sarva-darshan-sangrah ( Self study )
()
1
T
4. Bauddha philosophy as depicted

0
I
in Sarva-darshan-sangrah ( Self study )

E
A

V
E

()

- Reference Books :
1. ( ), . , , 1966
2. - , , , 2007
3. - . - . , , , 1998
4. , - , , ,1924
5. , - . , , ,2005

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Course : SAN 510 EB

Course : SAN 510 EB
Topic : : ALANKAR SHASTRA
Text : ( ) [ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]
Objective of the course : To introduce and bring out salient features of a unique text of Indian
poetics.
Outcome of the course : Students would be able to know the special contribution of Rajashekhar
in the field of Indian poetics.
NO. Type

Topic

Text

Units

S
A
N
5
1
0

ALANKAR

(. 3
),
(. 14 15 )

1. (. 3)

E
L
E
C
T
I
V
E

SHASTRA

2. (.14)
3. (. 15)
4. ,
(Self- study)

- Reference Books :
1. Kavya-mimamsa of Rajashekhara, ed. C. D Dalal, M.S.Uni. of Baroda, 1934
2 . , . , ,
, 1998

3. ( ), . , . , , 1933
4. , , ., ,
5. , , ( ), 1960

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Course : SAN 511

Course : SAN 511
Topic : One Act Play from the Bhasas nataka-chakra (Trivendrum Plays ).
[ Marks : 70 + 30 = 100 ]

Text Urubhanga of Bhasa.

Objective of the course : To draw attention of students towards the stage script of Sanskrit dramas.
Outcome of the course : Our students will be able to prepare stage-scripts of other drama.

No. Type Topic

S
A
N
5
1
1

C
O
R
E

One Act
Play of
Bhasa

Text
Units
1. ( )

2. ( )
3.

4. (-
) .(self study)

- Reference Books :
1. Bhasa-Nataka-Chakram , Ed. By C.R. Devdhara, Poona, 1937
2. Bhasa : A Study, by A. D. Pushalkar, Poona
3. Plays of Bhasa, by Govind Keshav Bhat, Poona
4. Sanskrit Natako no Parichaya, by T. S. Nandi, Ahmedabad
5. Bhasa na Roopako nu Anushilan, Dept. of Sanskrit, Gujarat University

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Course : SAN 512

Course : SAN 512

[ NOTE : For Regular Students only ]
Topic : PROJECT - WORK, [Marks : 70 + 30 = 100], Credit 4
Objective of the course : To develop the critical faculty of students.
Outcome of the course : The students would be able to explore the traditional Sanskrit
text historically & comparatively .
Prescribed angle :
(1) Historical study of a given subject,
OR
(2) Comparative study of a given subject.
OR
(3) student may prepare a survey of specific topic in the Sanskrit with some
critical comments of his own.
Note : (1) Student is suppose to submit his / her project-work in a typed form only
(pages : 75 to 100 ), with spiral binding.
(2) there should be Bibliography of the relevant reference books
(in an Alphabetical order only ).
(3) Student should not write his / her name, college-name on the Title-page. But
[A] he / she is suppose to write his / her University-exam seat number only,
[B] with year of Fourth Semester-exam. &
[C] Subject : SANSKRIT. ( Semester 4 , Course no. 512 )

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