LOCF UG (Hons.
) Sanskrit syllabus
Sanskrit as MIL A1, AECC-1, Advance))
Sanskrit Literature
(72132801)
Max. Marks : (75+ 25 = 100) Credits : 24
[A] Course Objectives:
This course aims at making the students acquainted with general outline of Sanskrit literature.
This course will help the learners be familiar with the tradition of Prose literature with some
focus on individual contributors of Sanskrit prose writing.
[B] Course Learning Outcomes:
The students will learn the advance form of Sanskrit language as one of the modern Indian
Language through the practice of simple Sanskrit writings. The stories and verses prescribed
in the course will help the learners develop an understanding of the moral and ethical values
that will be useful in their day to day life situations. They will be familiar with the rich history
of Sanskrit Literature. This course will enhance their skills of chaste Sanskrit pronunciation as
well as competence and performance of the language. This will help them translate and explain
the prescribed Sanskrit texts in their native language.
[C] Contents:
Unit: I Credit : o4
Hitopadesha
Foreword ( , First Story, Verses:1-35
(Translation, Explanation and Grammar).
Unit: II Hitopadesha Credits : 04
Second Story, Verses: 36-62.
(Translation, Explanation and Grammar)
Unit: III Credits : 04
-50)
(Translation, Explanation and Grammar)
LOCF UG (Hons.) Sanskrit syllabus
Unit: IV Survey of Prose and Nitikavya Credits : 04
.
Unit: V Credits: 04
Unit: VI Credits : 04
[D] Suggested Books/Readings:
Compulsory Reading:
1. , ,
2. , , , 1952
3. , , ,
4. , , ,
5. A.B. Keith, History of Sanskrit Literature ( , ,
,
6. .Gaurinath Shastri, A Concise History of Sanskrit Literature, MLBD, Delhi.
Additional resources:
, , ,
, , ,
3. Krishnamachariar, History of Classical Sanskrit Literature, MLBD, Delhi.
[E] Teaching Learning Process
8. The teacher will pronounce/recite/ read the Sanskrit text and the students will then
repeat.
9. In situations involving difficult words, the text will be recited after disjoining or
dividing the same. Teacher will then arrange them according to their meaning
(Anvaya) and recite again. After this the meaning of the verses or of specific parts
will be explained.
10. Reflected social, political, cultural features, etc. in the related section will be clarified
while comparing them with current contexts.
11. Analysis of the text with highlighting the specific qualities of the characters will also
be made.
12. The related grammar and poetic beauty will be clarified.
LOCF UG (Hons.) Sanskrit syllabus
13. Regarding the introductory knowledge related to concerned poet and his poetic style
will be discussed.
14. A variety of approaches to teaching-learning process, including seminars, tutorials,
workshops, peer teaching and learning, practicum and project-based learning, field-
based learning, etc will be applied in this course.
[F] Weekly Plan
Week 1 Unit 1
Week 2 Unit 1
Week 3 Unit 2
Week 4 Unit 2
Week 5 Unit 3
Week 6 Unit 3
Week 7 Unit 4
Week 8 Unit 4
Week 9 Unit 5
Week 10 Unit 5
Week 11 Unit 6
Week 12 Unit 6
[G] Assessment :
V.
Translation-4
i 05 x 04 = 20
( from unit-1 to 4)
Explanations-4
ii. 08 x 03 = 24
( from unit-1 to 4)
iii. questions 02 (Unit 1 to 4) Or short notes 10 x 02 = 20
Grammatical notes on underlined words
iv. of verses (from Unit s 1 to 4) = 4 04
v. sanskrit Question 07
Internal Assessment (Project/Discussion/Assignment/
II 25
paper presentation/ Periodic tests etc. )
[H] Keywords :
Da ñcatantra
LOCF UG (Hons.) Sanskrit syllabus
(Sanskrit as MIL B1, AECC-2, Intermediate)
(72132802)
Max. Marks : (75+ 25 = 100) Credits : 24
Course Objectives
[A]
The general objective of this course is to give the students basic idea of Philosophy of the
thought.
[B] Course Learning Outcomes:
The Students will be able to peep into understand the spiritual depth of the intellectual
wisdom of Indian seers. The Ishopanishad teaches the art of harmonising materialism and
spiritualism. The subject matter of the Bhagawad Gita II comprising of the concepts of
Ni k m karmyoga, Self and Sthita Prajña (the ideal human being) will enable learners to
attain a proper balance between intellectual and emotional faculties.
After the completion of this paper the students will be aware of the solutions of many
modern day conflicts available in the upanishadic literature and Bhagavad Geeta. They will
get to know the spiritual aspects of Indian traditions separated from the religious tradition.
[C] Contents:
Unit: I Ishavasyopnisad Credit : 04
Introduction to Ishavasyopnisad
Text Reading of Ishavasyopnisad
Unit: II Ishavasyopnisad Credits: 04
Text Reading of Ishavasyopnisad
Unit: III Credits: 04
Bhagavadgita
Text Introduction: Chapter Two
Text Reading:Chapter Two, Verse:01-25.
Unit: IV Bhagavadgita Credits: 04
Text Reading Chapter Two, Verse: 26-72.
Unit: V Credits:04
Introduction to Upanisadic Philosophy:
LOCF UG (Hons.) Sanskrit syllabus
General Introduction to Upanisadic Philosophy:
Unit: VI Credits :04
Introduction to Upanisadic Philosophy:
Atman, brahman, Isvara, karma, srishti.
[D] Suggested Books/Readings:
Compulsory Reading:
1. , ,
2. , , , , 1996
, , , , 1997
, ,
5. , ,
6. , , ,
7. -
Press, Gorakhpur, 1997.
8.
9. Gaurinath Shastri, A Concise History of Sanskrit Literature, MLBD, Delhi.
Additional Resources:
, ,
11. , , ,
12. , , ,
13. , , ,
14. Keith, A.B. : History of Sanskrit Literature, also Hindi translation, MLBD,
Delhi ( , , ,
15. Krishnamachariar,History of Classical Sanskrit Literature, MLBD, Delhi.
16. Winternitz Maurice, Indian Literature (Vol. I-III), also Hindi Translation,
MLBD, Delhi.
17. Gita super site
[E] Teaching Learning Process
1. The teacher will pronounce/recite/ read the Sanskrit text and the students will then
repeat.
2. In situations involving hard words, the text will be recited after disjoining or
dividing the hard words.
3. After division/ disjoining of hard words teacher will arrange them according to its
meaning (Anvaya) and recite again.
4. After this the meaning of the verses or of specific parts will be explained.
5. Reflected social, political, cultural features, etc. in the related section will be
clarified while comparing them with current contexts.
6. Analysis of the text with highlighting the specific qualities of the characters will
also be made.
7. The related grammar and poetic beauty will be clarified.
8. Regarding the introductory knowledge related to concerned poet and his poetic
style will be discussed.
LOCF UG (Hons.) Sanskrit syllabus
9. A variety of approaches to teaching-learning process, including seminars,
tutorials, workshops, peer teaching and learning, practicum and project-based
learning, field-based learning, etc will be applied in this course.
[F] Weekly Plan
Week 1 Unit 1
Week 2 Unit 1
Week 3 Unit 2
Week 4 Unit 2
Week 5 Unit 3
Week 6 Unit 3
Week 7 Unit 4
Week 8 Unit 4
Week 9 Unit 5
Week 10 Unit 5
Week 11 Unit 6
Week 12 Unit 6
[G] Assessment :
I.
Translation-4
I 05 x 04 = 20
( from unit-1 to 4)
Explanations-4
ii. 08 x 03 = 24
( from unit-1 to 4)
iii. questions 02 (Unit 1 to 4) Or short notes 10 x 02 = 20
Grammatical notes on underlined words
iv. of verses (from Unit s 1 to 4) = 4 4
v. Sanskrit Question 07
Internal Assessment (Project/Discussion/Assignment/
II 25
paper presentation/ Periodic tests etc. )
[H] Keywords :
Atman, Brahman, Ishwar, Karma , Sristi
LOCF UG (Hons.) Sanskrit syllabus
(Sanskrit as MIL C1, AECC-3, Introductory)
Niti Literature
(72132803)
Max. Marks : (75+ 25 = 100) Credits :20
Course Objectives:
[A]
This course aims to get the students acquainted wit literature
Literature.
[B] Course Learning Outcomes:
The students will learn the essence of the ways of life depicted and enjoined in the Niti
Literature of Sanskrit language. They will also learn various aspects and forms of Sanskrit
as one of the modern Indian Languages through the practice of easy and simple Sanskrit
texts of Niti Literature. The storylines and the study and verses from the prescribed texts
will instill in the students the moral and ethical values that will be an asset in the lived
lives. They will be familiar with the general history of Sanskrit Literature and with the
style and contents of the works of eminent literary figures like Bhasa, Kalidas, Bhavabhuti
and Banabhatta etc. This course will enhance the skill of chaste Sanskrit pronunciation as
well as competence and performance of language. This will help them translate, explain
the prescribed Sanskrit texts in their native language.
[C] Contents:
Unit: I Credit : 04
Pañcatantra
ksapanakakatha, sinha-karaka-murkhabrahmana
katha
( ,
Unit: II Pañcatantra Credits : 04
Text Introduction of the following:
murkhapandita-katha, vanara-magaramaccha-
katha and gangadattamanduka katha
( ,
Unit: III ti Credits : o4
Introduction to nitishatakam
Text reading of nitishatakam from verses: 01-10.
(According to Savitri Gupta, Vidyanidhi Prakashan,
2015).
LOCF UG (Hons.) Sanskrit syllabus
Unit: IV ti Credits : 04
Text reading of nitishatakam from verses: 11-30
(According to Savitri Gupta, Vidyanidhi Prakashan,
2015).
Unit: V Credits: 06
Introduction to Sanskrit Mahakavyas and Prose
Mahakavya- (Kalidasa and Bharavi)
Prose -(Banabhatta and Dandin)
Unit: VI Credits : 04
Introduction to Sanskrit Drama
Drama- (Bhasa, Kalidasa and Bhavabhuti)
[D] Suggested Books/Readings:
1. , , , , 1975
2. M.R. Kale, Pancatantram(ed. and trans.), Motilal Banarasidass, Delhi, 1999.
2015), , ,
4. , ,
5. , , ,
6. Dasgupta, S.N., A History of Sanskrit Literature: Classical Period, University of
Calcutta, 1977.
Additional Resources: .
1. Chandra Rajan, Pancatantram(trans.) Penguin Classics, Penguin Books.
2. , , , 1986
3. , , ,
4. , ,
5. A Collection of Ancient Hindu Tales (ed.) Franklin Edgerton, Johannes Hertel,
1908.
6. Keith, Arthur Berriedale, A History of Sanskrit Literature, MLBD, Delhi.
7. Krishnamachariar M, Classical Sanskrit Literature,MLBD, Delhi.
[E] Teaching Learning Process
1. The teacher will pronounce/recite/ read the Sanskrit text and the students will
then repeat.
2. In situations involving hard words, the text will be recited after disjoining or
dividing the hard words.
3. After division/ disjoining of hard words teacher will arrange them according to
its meaning (Anvaya) and recite again.
4. After this the meaning of the verses or of specific parts will be explained.
5. Reflected social, political, cultural features, etc. in the related section will be
clarified while comparing them with current contexts.
6. Analysis of the text with highlighting the specific qualities of the characters will
also be made.
7. The related grammar and poetic beauty will be clarified.
LOCF UG (Hons.) Sanskrit syllabus
8. Regarding the introductory knowledge related to concerned poet and his poetic
style will be discussed.
A variety of approaches to teaching-learning process, including seminars, tutorials,
workshops, peer teaching and learning, practicum and project-based learning, field-
based learning, etc will be applied in this course.
[F] Weekly Plan
Week 1 Unit 1
Week 2 Unit 1
Week 3 Unit 2
Week 4 Unit 2
Week 5 Unit 3
Week 6 Unit 3
Week 7 Unit 4
Week 8 Unit 4
Week 9 Unit 5
Week 10 Unit 5
Week 11 Unit 6
Week 12 Unit 6
[G] Assessment :
I.
Translation-4
i 05 x 04 = 20
( from unit-1 to 4)
Explanations-4
ii. 08 x 03 = 24
( from unit-1 to 4)
iii. questions 02 (Unit 1 to 4) Or short notes 10 x 02 = 20
Grammatical notes on underlined words
iv. of verses (from Unit s 1 to 4) = 4 4
v Sanskrit Question 07
Internal Assessment
II (Project/Discussion/Assignment/ paper 25
presentation/ Periodic tests etc. )
[H] Keywords :
Ksapanaka, katha, Niti, Mahakavya, Prose, Drama
