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SAN384 BhagavataPurana Fall2016 PDF
SAN384 BhagavataPurana Fall2016 PDF
The focus of the course is the famous Bhāgavata-Purāṇa, a massive collection of stories
and theologies of Vaiṣṇava Hinduism, especially those centered on the figure of Kṛṣṇa. The
course consists of selected readings from the tenth book or canto of the text, which contains a
theological biography of Kṛṣṇa. The goal of the course is to provide students with both broad
and deep knowledge of the text sufficient for further self-study, interpretation, and teaching.
Secondary readings will enhance students’ understanding of the text and its significance
within Sanskrit intellectual, literary, and religious histories.
Students are expected to read the assigned selections and prepare both grammatical analyses
and a translation for each class day. Daily preparation is the major requirement for the course.
Regular class attendance is thus mandatory. We will try to cover 12 verses per day.
Grading
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Grading Scale
Bryant, Edwin. 2003. Krishna: the Beautiful Legend of God. New York: Penguin. [a solid, easily
available translation of the tenth book of the Bhāgavata]
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Nov 16 cont.
Nov 21 cont.
Nov 28 cont.
Nov 30 cont.
Dec 5 cont.