MG PG Sanskrit Special Vedanta 2016 Admissions

Restructured Syllabi
for
Post Graduate Course
M.A. Programme
in
Sanskrit (Special) Vedanta

2016 Admission
MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

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RESTRUCTURED SYLLABUS PGCSS
M.A.PROGRAMME SANSKRIT SPECIAL Vedanta
SYLLABUS-2016 Admission
Course Credits
SEMESTER 1 20
COURSE I- CORE I- 4
1. PC1 (i) VEDIC STUDIES- Vedic Hymns of Agni, Uṣas, Puruṣa, Srṣti,
Kitava and Indra
(ii) Nirukta- Chapter I
(iii) History of Vedic Literature
COURSE II- CORE-II- NYĀYA

2. PC2 Nyāyasiddhāntamuktāvalī- 4
(Anumānakhaṇda and Śabdakhaṇda)
PC3 COURSE III- CORE-III

3. PĀTAÑJALAYOGASŪTRA with Bhojavrtti- Chapters I, II and up
to yogangas in IIIrd chapter. 4
COURSE IV- CORE-IV- Vedanta 1

PC4 BRAHMASŪTRAŚĀNKARABHĀṢYAM - Selected portions- 4
4.
COURSE V- CORE V 4
5. PC 5 SAKHYATATVAKAUMUDI – FIRST FORTY FIVE KARIKAS
SEMESTER II 20
PC 6
6. Course-VI Core-VI Computer applications for Sanskrit Vedanta 4
COURSE VII CORE VII

7. 4
PC 7 Vedanta 2 BHAGAVADGITĀŚĀNKARABHĀṢYAM,
Chapters 4, 5, 6,8, 12
COURSE VIII- CORE VIII Vedanta 3

8. PC 8 SIDDHĀNTABINDU 4
COURSE IX -CORE- IX
9. BHĀMATI- Catuḥsūtrī Vedanta 4 4
PC 9 (Except Samanvayādhikaraṇa) - OPEN BOOK EXAMINATION
COURSE X- CORE- X Vedanta 5 4

10. PC 10 AITHAREYAUPANISHAD with Sankarabhashya
SEMESTERIII 20

COURSE XI- CORE- XI
11. MORPHOLOGY AND SEMANTICS 4
PC 11
COURSE XII- CORE XII

12. YATINDRAMATADIPIKA (First 5 Avataras) and 4
PC 12 DASAPRAKARANANI (Pramanalaksanam, Mayavadakhandanam
and Upadhikhandanam)
COURSE XIII- CORE - XIII

13. VYĀKARAṆA 4
PC 13 Laghusiddhāntakaumudī- Parasmaipadaprakaranam,
Atmanepadaprakaranam, Krit and Tadhita
and Vyākaraṇamahābhāṣya- Paspasāhnika I
COURSE XIV CORE XIV

14. 4
PC 14 MANAMEYODAYA (Mana Portion)
COURSE XV CORE XV Vedanta 6

15. 4
PC 15 ANUBHUTIPRAKASA of VIDYARANYA
SEMESTER IV 20
COURSE XVI – CORE XVI

PC 16 4
16. ADVAITASIDDHI (Up to Midhayatvasamanyopapatti )
FUNDAMENTALS OF AYURVEDIC HYGIENE

17. Aṣtāngahṛdaya (Dinacaryā and Rtucaryā), History of 3
PC 17 Ayurveda
COURSE XVIII – ELECTIVE 2
18. 3
PC 18 KAVYAPRAKASA 1,2 & 4 (up to Rasacharcha)
COURSE XIX – ELECTIVE 3

19. 3
PC 19 MANUSCRIPTOLOGY
COURSE XX – ELECTIVE 4
20. 3
PC 20 History of Darśanas
(Except Advaita Vedānta)
21. PROJECT 3
22. VIVA 2

Mahatma Gandhi University
M.A. PROGRAMME IN SANSKRIT SPECIAL VEDĀNTA
SEMESTER- I
COURSE I- CORE I-
(i) VEDIC STUDIES- Vedic Hymns of Agni, Uṣas, Puruṣa, Srṣti, Kitava and Indra
(ii) Nirukta- Chapter I
(iii) Isavasyam –text only
COURSE II- CORE-II- NYĀYA
Nyāyasiddhāntamuktāvalī-
(Anumānakhaṇda and Śabdakhaṇda)
COURSE III- CORE-III
PĀTAÑJALAYOGASŪTRA with Bhojavrtti- Chapters I, II and up to yogangas in
IIIrd chapter.
COURSE IV- CORE-IV- Vedanta 1
BRAHMASŪTRAŚĀNKARABHĀṢYAM - Selected portions from four chapters

COURSE V- CORE V
SAKHYATATVAKAUMUDI – FIRST FORTY FIVE KARIKAS

Mahatma Gandhi University
M.A. PROGRAMME IN SANSKRIT SPECIAL VEDĀNTA
SEMESTER II
COURSE VI COREVI
Computer application for Sanskrit Vedanta

COURSE VII CORE VII
Vedanta 2 BHAGAVADGITĀŚĀNKARABHĀṢYAM
(Chapters 4,5, 6, 8, 12 four Chapters)
COURSE VIII- CORE VIII Vedanta 3

SIDDHĀNTABINDU
COURSE IX -CORE- IX
BHĀMATI- Catuḥsūtrī Vedanta 4

(Except Samanvayādhikaraṇa)
COURSE X- CORE- X Vedanta 5
AITHAREYOPANISHAD WITH SANKARABHASHYAM

M.A. PROGRAMME IN SANSKRIT VEDANTA

SEMESTERIII
COURSE XI- CORE- XI

MORPHOLOGY AND SEMANTICS

YATINDRAMATADIPIKA (First 5 Avataras) and
DASAPRAKARANANI (Pramanalaksanam, Mayavadakhandanam and
Upadhiprakhandanam)
COURSE XIII- CORE - XIII

VYĀKARAṆA-
Laghusiddhāntakaumudī- krit, Tadhita Stree Pratyaya Selected sutras
and Vyākaraṇamahābhāṣya- Paspasāhnika I

COURSE XIV CORE XIV
MANAMEYODAYA (Mana Portion)
COURSE XV CORE XV Vedanta 6
Anubhutiprakasa By Vidyaranya – Prasnopanishad and Kenopanishad


SEMESTERIV
COURSE XVI – CORE XVI
ADVAITASIDDHI
COURSE XVII – ELECTIVE 1-

Aṣtāngahṛdaya (Dinacaryā and Rtucaryā), History of Ayurveda
COURSE XVIII – ELECTIVE 2
KAVYAPRAKASA 1,2 & 4 (up to Rasacharcha)

COURSE XIX – ELECTIVE 3
History of Darśanas
(Except Advaita Vedānta)
ERT - History of Indian Philosophy – Das Gupta

COURSE I- CORE-I- VEDIC STUDIES
Credit: 4 Semester I No: of Contact Hours: 90
Aim of the Course:

This course aims at attracting students towards the study of Vedas, the rules of
Vedic language and the structural specifications along with the primary review
of the Vedic literature as a whole.
Objectives of the Course:

1. To make the students familiar with the Vedic language.
2. To enable the students to behold the excellent ideas of Vedic culture.
3. To introduce the history of the great Indian heritage disclosed in
Vedas.
4. To acquire knowledge on the etymology of words
Course Outline:
Module I- The Vedic Hymns – Agni, Usas and Purusa
Module II- The Vedic Hymns- Srsti, Kitava and Indra
Module III- Nirukta- Chapter I
Module IV- Isavasyopanishad
Essential Reading:
1. A Vedic Reader for Students: A.A.Macdonell
2. Nirukta of Yaska: Chapter I
3. A History of Vedic Literature: S.N.Sharma
General Reference:
1. A History of Vedic Literature: Gopinath Sastri
2. Nirukta with the commentary of Durgacarya

COURSE II- CORE-II- Nyayasiddhantamuktavali-

(Anumanakhanda and Sabdakhanda)
Aim of the Course: This course is aimed to familiarize the students about the
nature and significance of logic and reasoning prevailed in the prestigious
philosophical heritage of India.
Objectives:
1. To explain the theory of logic in Indian context.
2. To enable the students to know the ways of reasoning that can be of
practical use in everyday life.
3. To introduce the terminology of Nyaya sastra so that the learner can
achieve the knowledge of dialectical tradition of Vedanta.
4. To find out the theoretical specifications of linguistic approach in
Sanskrit.
Course Outline:
Module I- Anumanalakshana and Vyaptiswarupavicara
Module II –Pakshata and Hetvabhasavicara

Module III- Sakti and Lakshana
Module IV- The four essentials in Sabdabodha and remaining part of
sabdakhanda.
Essential Reading:
Nyayasiddhantamuktavali of Visvanathapancanana with Kiranavali of

Krishnavallabhacarya, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi.
General Reference:
Nyayavartikatatparyatika of Vacaspatimishra, Ed. By pt. Rajeswara Sastri
Dravid, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi.

COURSE III- CORE-III
PATANJALAYOGASUTRA with Bhojavrtti
Credit: 4 Semester 1 No: of Contact Hours: 90
Aim of the Course:
This Course aims at imparting the foundational and specific knowledge of Yoga
philosophy.
1. To make the students aware of the basic structure of Yoga.

2. To teach the key concepts of Yoga philosophy to students.
Course Outline:
Module I- Sutras 1 – 32- Samadhipada of Yogasutras
Module II- Sutras 33-51-Samadhipada of Yogasutras and Sutras 1-11-
Sadhanapada.
Module III- Sutras12-39- Sadhanapada
Module IV- Sutras 40-55- Sadhanapada and 1-15 of Vibhutipada
Essential Reading:
Patanjalayogadarsanam with Bhojavrtti, Chaukhamba Amarabharati
Prakasan, Varanasi.
Books for Reference:

The Science of Yoga: I.K.Taimni, Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar,
Chennai.

COURSE IV- CORE - IV
SAKHYATATVAKAUMUDI
(FIRST FORTY FIVE KARIKAS)
Aim of the Course:

This course is proposed to make students aware of the philosophical
specifications of Samkhya, a very ancient philosophy prevailed in India.
1. To impart the knowledge on relevance of the philosophy and introduce its
basic principles.
2. To make aware the students about sankhya’s perspective on creation.
3. To bring out the true structure of the world and its difference from the
principle of consciousness.
Course Outline:
Module I- The basics of sankhya philosophy. 1- 10 Karikas of Sankhyakarika
with Tatvakaumudi
Module II-Characteristics of Prakriti and Purusha. Karikas 11- 20 of
Sankhyakarika with Tatvakaumudi
Module III- Sankhya’s view on creation –21- 30.
Module IV The process of creation 31-45 Karikas of Sankhyakarika with
Tatvakaumudi
Essential Reading:
Sankhyatattvakaumudi of Vacaspatimisra.
General Reading:
1. Sankhyasara of Vijnanabhikshu.
2. Sankhyapravachanabhashya of Vijnanabhikshu.

COURSE V- CORE-V- BRAHMASUTRASANKARABHASYAM

Vedanta 1
Aim of the Course: This course is aimed to familiarize the students about the
Sutra text and its commentary by Sri Sankara where the significance of
reasoning is well associated with the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta.
Objectives:
1. To explain the theory of creation in Advaita Vedanta.
2. To enable the students to know the Nature of Bliss and omnipresence
of Brahman.
3. To impart the knowledge on how Sankaracarya refutes the theories of
Sankhya, Yoga, Vaisheshika, Buddha and Jaina.
4. To explain the Upanishadic views on the nature of Jiva, and its
character.
Course Outline:
Module I- Brahmasutra Sankarabhashya chapter I- Ikshatyadhikarana (1-1-5),

Brahmasutra Sankarabhashya chapter I - Karanatvadhikaranam,
Prakrityadhikaranam. (ईयिधकरणम्, कारणवािधकरणम्, कृ यिधकरणम्)
Module II- Brahmasutra Sankarabhashya chapter I -Anandamayadhikarana (1-
1-6) (आनदमयािधकरणम्)
Module III- Brahmasutra Sankarabhashya chapter II -
Vilakshanatvadhikaranam, Arambhanadhikaranam,
Paramanujagadakaranadhikaranam, Samudayadhikaranam,
Ekasminnasambhavadhikaranam. (िवलणवािधकरणम्, आरभणािधकरणम्,
परमाणुजगदकारणवािधकरणम्, समुदायािधकरणम्, एकिमसंभवािधकरणम्)
Module IV- Brahmasutra Sankarabhashya chapter II- Atmadhikaranam,
Utkrantigatyadhikaranam, Kartradhikaranam, Amsadhiakranam,
Ubhayalingadhikaranam Brahmasutra Sankarabhashya chapter IV -

Avrityadhikaranam (आमािधकरणम्, उ!ाितगयिधकरणम्, क#$िधकरणम्,
अंशािधकरण्, उभयिल%गािधकरण्, आवृ&यिधकरणम्।)
Essential Reading:
Brahmasutrasankarabhasyam, Pub. By Motilal Banarassidass, New Delhi.
General Reference:
1.Brahmasutrasankarabhasyam with the Tika of Anandagiri, Mahesh Research
Institute, Varanasi.
2. Brahmasutrasankarabhasyam – Malayalam Translation by Prof.A.G. Krishna
Warrier, Universityof Kerala, TVM.
3. Brahmasutrasankarabhasyam –English Translation by Swami Svahananda,
Motilal Banarssidass, New Delhi.


SYLLABUS
II SEMESTER MA Programme
CORE VI - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR SANSKRIT VEDANTA
Credit 4
Contact Hours 90
Aim of the Course:

To Update and expand the basic informatics skills and attitudes relevant to the
emerging knowledge society and also equip the students to effectively utilize the
digital knowledge resources for their chosen course of study.
Objective of the Course:
To introduce the current research and developments in Sanskrit computing.

To explore new technologies for Sanskrit.
To create computer related skills in students.
To introduce the applications of IT in various fields.
MODULE I
Introduction to Database & Computer Networks
Evolution of Database systems - Overview of Database management systems -

Relational data model - Computer networks - requirements for connecting networks –
cable, server, work station, hub/switch/router, network inter face card - Network
operating systems – Internet – www – websites - URL- Browser- Search engines-
Search tips.
MODULE II
Source and Use of Digital Resources
Academic websites -Digital Libraries and Achieves - Open Access resources/Journals-

E-books, subject specific sources - language & technology – Unicode - Indian
languages in computer.

MODULE III
Impact of IT on Language & Culture
Globalization & localization, IT and regional languages - Artificial intelligence -

Natural language and Computer languages - Natural language processing -Benefits of
NLP - Indian language tools/programs/packages - Introduction to inscript and phonetic
key boards.
MODULE IV
Application of Computer in Various Fields
• Science & technology – Defense - Historic evolution of IT - Pioneers in IT -

Debates in IT- Computer creativity – Digital divide - IT policy - IT and
developments - IT in India - IT in Kerala -Careers in IT.

COURSE VII- CORE VII- BHAGAVADGITASANKARABHASYAM

Vedanta 2
(Chapters 4,5,6,8,12= Five Chapters)
Credit: 4 Semester II
No. of Contact Hours: 90
Aim of the Course:

This course is proposed to prepare the students for a philosophical outlook with
regard to the day-to-day life and thereby to evolve ample solutions through
relentless ways of thinking.

1. To explain the theory of Jnanakarmasanyasayoga and Karmasanyasayoga
2. To impart knowledge on Abhyasayoga
3. To explain the nature of Atman, Kshetra and Ksetranja.
4. To reveal the nature Bhakti.
Course Outline:
Module I- Chapters4-5
Module II- Chapter 6
Module III- Chapter 8
Module IV- Chapter 12
Essential Reading:
Bhagavadgitasankarabhasya, Gita Press, Gorakhpur.
General Reading:
Bhagavadgitasankarabhasya with Eight Commentaries, Motilal
Banarssidass, New Delhi.

COURSE VIII- CORE VIII-
SIDDHANTABINDU
Vedanta 3
Credit: 4 Semester II
No: of Contact Hours: 90
Aim of the Course:

This course is proposed to enlighten students about the subtle philosophical
specifications underlying in Advaita Vedanta and thereby to evolve
philosophical spirit through relentless ways of thinking.

1. To explain the nature of individual soul according to Advaita Vedanta.
2. To bring out the true nature of Brahman.
3. To illustrate the non-difference of Brahman and Atman.
Course Outline:
Module I- Verse- 1
Module II –Verses2 to 4
Module III- Verses5-7
Module IV – Verses 8-10
Essential Reading:
Siddhantabinduh – Text with Sanskrit Commentary ‘Nyayaratnavali’, Mahesh
Research Institute,Varanasi.
General Reading: Advaitabrahmasiddhi of Sadananda- Chaukhamba Sanskrit
Series Office,Varanasi.

COURSE IX- CORE- IX

Vedanta 4
BHAMATI- Catuhsutri (except Samanvayadhikarana)
(Open book examination)
Credit: 4 Semester2 No: of Contact Hours: 90
Aim of the Course: This course aims at generating the awareness of Advaita
philosophy in newer perspectives imparted by the post- Sankara Advaitins
of India.
1. To familiarize the students with the differences of interpretation of Advaita

philosophy.
3. To bring out the relevance and to teach the basic principles of
Advaita which hold enough value in the contemporary world of immense
material interests.
Course Outline:
Module I- Bhamati of Adhyasabhashya.
Module II- Bhamati of Jijnasadhikarana.
Module III- Bhamati of Janmadyadhikarana
Module IV- Bhamati of Sastrayonitva adhikarana.
Essential Reading:
Bhamati Catuhsutri- S.Suryanarayana Sastri, Adyar Publication.
General Reference:
Brahmasutrasankarabhasyam with Bhamati, published by Chaukhamba Sanskrit
Samsthan.

COURSE X- CORE- X
AITHAREYA SANKARABHASHYA
Vedanta 5
Credit: 4 SemesterII No: of Contact Hours:

90
Aim of the Course:

This course aims at giving an idea about the development of style illustration of
Advaita philosophy in a simple way so that a person with an academic interest
can acquire knowledge of all relevant areas from a single text.
1. To familiarize Metaphysics and cosmology in Advaita Vedanta.

2. To make an awareness about the creation as explained in
Aitareyopanishad.
3. To impart knowledge about paramatma’s entry to the physical
body.
4. To impart the knowledge about the mahavakya from Rig Veda.
Course Outline:
Module I- Part I and II of the chapter 1 - Aitareyopanishad
Module II- Part III of the chapter 1 - Aitareyopanishad
Module III - Chapter 2 of Aitareyopanishad
Module IV- Chapter 3 of Aitareyopanishad
Essential Reading:
1. Aithareya Upanishad with Sankarabhashya Published by Gita press

Gorakhpur
General Reference:
Aithareya Upanishad Sankarabhashaya with Anandagiri Tika

COURSE XI- Core11

LINGUISTICS
Credit:4 Semester III No: of Contact Hours: 90
Aim of the Course:

This course is proposed to make students achieve thorough knowledge of the
science of Language.
1. To impart the specific knowledge of scientific aspects of Language.
2. To explain the factors significant in the science of Language.
3. To bring out the unique importance of Sanskrit in the realm of linguistics.
Course Outline:
Module I- Morphology – suffixes, compounds
Module II -Parts of speech, and grammatical categories.
Module III- Semantics
Module IV- Sanskrit and Comparitive Linguistics – beginning, influence of
Sanskrit.
Essential Reading:
An introduction to SanskritLinguistics – Dr. M. Srimannarayanamurthy.
General Reading
Linguistics – David Crystal
Comparative philology – T. K. Ramachandra Iyer.


Dvita and Visishtaadvaita
(YATINDRAMATADIPIKA (First 5 Avataras) and
DASAPRAKARANANI (Pramanalaksanam, Mayavadakhandanam and
Upadhikhandanam))
Credit: 4 Semester 3
Aim of the Course:

This course is proposed to enlighten students about different perspectives of
Vedanta and their specific ways of interpretations so that the students get a
chance to think differently.

1. To explain the Visistadvaita system of Vedanta through primary sources.
2. To illustrate the Dvaita system of Vedanta through basic presentations.
3. To exhibit the ways of philosophizing on the same topic in contrasting
traditions.
Course Outline:
Module I- Yatindramatadipika- 1-2 Avataras
Module II – Yatindramatadipika 3-5 Avataras
Module III- Dasa Prakaranani- Pramanalaksanam and Mayavadakhandanam and
Module IV- Dasaprakarana –Upadhikhandanam
Essential Reading:
1. Yatindramatadipika of Srinivasadasa
2. Dasa Prakaranani of Anandatirtha with the commentary by
Jayatirtha
General Reading:
1. Advaitatattvasuddhi of Sri Anantakrisnasastri, Chaukhamba Sanskrit
Series Office, Varanasi.
2. Madhvacaryar – Malayalam – Prof. R. Vasudevan Potty –
Sukritindra Oriental research Institute Tammanam, Ernakulam
3. Vedanta Karikavali by Bucci Venkatacarya

COURSE XIII- CORE-XIII- Vyakarana

Vyakaranam
Laghu sidhantakaumudi Krit, Tadhita and Streepratyaya,
Vyakaranamahabhasya- Paspasahnika I
Credit: 4 Semester III No: of Contact Hours: 90
Aim of the Course:

This course aims at making students aware of the structural specifications and
rules of right usages in Sanskrit language with a view to stimulate the sense of
writing in Sanskrit so that this language can be kept alive in future.
1. To make the students aware of the rules of deriving nouns from verbs.
2. To enable the students to grasp the techniques of Tadhita pratyayas.
3. To help the students in understanding the usage of Streepratyas.
4. To understand the importance of grammar in the study of language.
Course Outline:
Module I- Laghusiddhantakaumudi- Kritprakarana (from कृ दते कृ य*!या to
उ+रकृ दतकरणम् –including both.)
Module II- Tadhitaprakarana (साधारणययाः, अपयािधकारः, चातुर/थककरणम्।)
Module III- Streeprayayaprakaranam (from beginning upto the sutra -
!1ताकरणपूवा$त)्
Module IV- Vyakaranamahabhasyam- Paspasahnikam-I
Essential Reading:
1. Laghusiddhantakaumudi Chaukhamba Sanskrit Series
Office, Varanasi.
2. Vyakaranamahabhasyam with Pradipa, Udyota and Tattvaloka
Sanskrit Commentaries, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Series Office, Varanasi.
General Reference:
1. Mahabhasyaprakasa of pt. Madhukant Jha, Chaukhamba Sanskrit
Series Office,Varanasi.
2. Madhyakaumudirahasya of Smt. Indira Mishra, Chaukhamba
Sanskrit Series Office,Varanasi.
COURSE XIV- CORE - XIV
MANAMEYODAYA (Mana Portion)

Credit: 4 SemesterIII
Aim of the Course:

This course is aimed to make students aware of the nature and logic of various
means of knowledge accepted in the Bhattamimamsa tradition which goes hand
in hand with the epistemological concepts of Advaita Vedanta.

1. To think differently on the means of knowledge from the traditional Nyaya
view.
2. To illustrate the workings of Pramanas in different material realms.
3. to bring out the fallacious interpretations on the nature and working of means
of knowledge in Indian philosophy.
Course Outline:
Module I- Pratyaksa
Module II- Anumana
Module III- Upamana and Sabda
Module IV- Arhapatti and Anupalabdhi
Essential Reading:
Manameyodaya of Narayanabhatta
General Reading:
1. Vedantaparibhasa of Dharmarajadhvarindra.

COURSE XV- CORE - XV
ANUBHUTIPRAKASA OF VIDYAYARANYA
Prasnopanishad and Kenopanishad
Credit: 4 Semester III No: of Contact Hours: 90
Aim of the Course:

This course is aimed to familiarize students with the new attempts to analyze
Upanishads in post Sankara period.
1. To impart the specific pattern of interpretation by Vidyaranya
2. To bring out the supremacy of spiritual knowledge through Prasnopanishad.
3. Explain the teachings of Kenopanishad
Course Outline:
Module I- Questions by Katyayana, Bhargava and Kausalya and Pippalada’s
response.
Module II- Questions by Gargya, Saibya and Sukesa and Pippalada’s response.
Module III – Slokas 1-50 of chapter 19 of ERT
Module IV - Slokas 51-100 of chapter 19 of ERT.
Essential Reading:
Anubhutiprakasa by Vidyaranya – chapters 7and 19 published by Bharatiya kala
prakasan Delhi.
General Reading:
1. Aithareyopanishad sankarabhashya with anandagiritika

COURSE XVI- CORE - XVI
ADVAITASIDDHI
Credit: 4 SemesterIV
Aim of the Course:

This course is proposed to enlighten students about the true meaning underlying
the philosophical specifications of Advaita Vedanta, especially the doctrine of
falsity of the empirical world and thereby to help them arrive at proper
conclusions related to philosophical issues.

1. To explain the nature of falsity of the world through staunch means of logic.
2. To bring out the true nature of Brahman.
3. To illustrate the meaninglessness of dualist conceptions.
Course Outline:
Module I- Introduction-Midhyatvalakshana -1
Module II- Midhyatavalakshana 2
Module III-Mithyatvalaksanas- 3&4
Module IV- Mithatvalakshana -5 and Midhyatvasamanyopapatti.
Essential Reading:
Advaitasiddhi– Text with Sanskrit Commentary ‘Balabodhini’, Chaukhamba
Sanskrit Series Office,Varanasi.
General Reading: Advaitabrahmasiddhi of Sadananda- Chaukhamba Sanskrit
Series Office, Varanasi.

COURSE XVII- Elective I

Credit: 4 Semester
IV No: of Contact Hours: 90
Aim of the Course: This course aims at generating the awareness of ancient
Indian culture that is to be received for the development of a desirable lifestyle.
1. To familiarize the students with the history of Ayurveda.

2. To bring out the relevance and to teach the basic principles of Indian
science of medicine.
3. To make the students aware of the lifestyle and its tools for an
advanced way of keeping eco-friendly ethics.
4. To identify necessary precautions in accordance with the changes in
climate.
Course Outline:
Module I- History of Ayurveda
Module II- Basic Principles of Ayurveda and Contribution of Keralites to
Ayurveda.
Module III- Astangahrdaya- Chapter II- Rtucarya
Module IV- Astangahrdaya- Chapter III- Dinacarya
Essential Reading:
History of Ayurveda – N.V Krishnankutty varier. Published by Kottakkal
Aryavaidaysala.
Astangahrdaya of Vagbhata- Kottackal Arya Vaidyasala publication.
General Reference:
History of Ayurveda – Dr. B. Rama Rao, Dr. J.L N Sastry, Chaukhamba
Orientalia, Varanasi.

COURSE XVIII- Elective II
KAVYAPRAKASA 1,2 & 4 (up to Rasacharcha)
Credit:4 Semester IV No: of Contact Hours: 90
Aim of the Course:

This course is proposed to make students aware of the scientific particulars of
literary tradition in Sanskrit so that they can evolve innovative tendencies of
writing in Sanskrit and thereby to contribute Indian aesthetics to better extents.
1. To impart the specific features literal compositions.
2. To explain the constituents of literature in Sanskrit.
3. To inform the various types of Sanskrit literal works.
Course Outline:
Module I- Definition of Kavya and divisions of Kavya
Module II - Second Ullasa – up to Lakshana
Module III- Remaining parts of Second Ullasa
Module IV– Fourth Ullasa up to Rasacharcha.
Essential Reading:
Kavyaprakasa of Mammatabhatta.
General Reading
Prapatarudriya of Vidyanatha.

COURSE XIX- ELECTIVE III
MANUSCRIPTOLOGY
Credit: 4 Semester IV
Aim of the Course:

This course is proposed to familiarize students in finding, preserving and make
use of manuscripts which represent hoary tradition of India.
1. To bring the significance of the manuscripts within the purview of
attention of students.
2. To impart the specific knowledge of scientific aspects of preservation of
manuscripts.
3. To bring out the unique importance of manuscripts and to make students
aware of the necessity to unearth the invaluable contents within them for the
welfare of the humanity.
Course Outline:
Module I- Manuscripts – Introduction, writing in ancient India, writing materials
Practical : - Scripts – Brahmi, Grantha, Tamil, Malayalam
Reference : Chapter 1 and 2 of ERT 1
Module II- Preservation and cataloguing of Manuscripts
Reference : Chapter 4 ERT 1
Module III- a. Collection of Manuscripts
b. Manuscript library
Practical – Techniques of preservation and conservation and cataloguing
Reference :Chapter 6 and 9 of ERT 2
Module IV- a. Writing in Manuscripts
b. Critical Edition
Reference : Chapter 5 and 7 of ERT 1
c. Year reckoning
Reference : Chapter 11 of ERT 2

Practical – Numerical letter systems like Katapayadi, conversion of various Eras
to BC and AD
Essential Reading:
1. An introduction to Manuscriptology – Dr. R.S Sivaganesamurthy
2. The fundamentals of MAnuscriptologu – Dr. P. Visalakshy
General Reading
Manuscriptology – Dr.K. Maheswaran Nair

COURSE XX- Elective 4

Fundamentals of Philosophy
(Except Advaita)
Aim of the Course:

This course aims at imparting the detailed knowledge of Indian philosophy in
general and encouraging the comparative outlook in philosophical sphere.
1. To make the students aware of the general principles of philosophical
importance.
2. To imbibe the spirit of philosophy for creative ventures in life.
Course Outline:
Module I- Introduction - Orthodox, Heterodox systems of Indian Philosophy
Module II – Carvaka, Buddhist and Jaina Philosophy
Module III- Samkhya and Yoga systems
Module IV- Nyaya ,Vaisheshika and Purvamimamsa.
Essential Reading:
a. History of Indian Philosophy – S.N.Das Gupta
Books for reference :
1. A History of Indian Philosophy – S.N. Das Gupta
2. Indian Philosophy – Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
3. The Six Systems of Indian Philosophy – Dutta and Chatterji.

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MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

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COURSE II- CORE-II- NYĀYA

PC3 COURSE III- CORE-III

COURSE IV- CORE-IV- Vedanta 1

COURSE VII CORE VII

COURSE VIII- CORE VIII Vedanta 3

COURSE X- CORE- X Vedanta 5 4

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COURSE XII- CORE XII

COURSE XIII- CORE - XIII

COURSE XIV CORE XIV

COURSE XV CORE XV Vedanta 6

COURSE XVI – CORE XVI

FUNDAMENTALS OF AYURVEDIC HYGIENE

COURSE XIX – ELECTIVE 3

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COURSE II- CORE-II- NYĀYA

COURSE IV- CORE-IV- Vedanta 1

BRAHMASŪTRAŚĀNKARABHĀṢYAM - Selected portions from four chapters

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Computer application for Sanskrit Vedanta

COURSE VIII- CORE VIII Vedanta 3

BHĀMATI- Catuḥsūtrī Vedanta 4

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M.A. PROGRAMME IN SANSKRIT VEDANTA

COURSE XI- CORE- XI

COURSE XII- CORE XII

COURSE XIII- CORE - XIII

and Vyākaraṇamahābhāṣya- Paspasāhnika I

MANAMEYODAYA (Mana Portion)

COURSE XV CORE XV Vedanta 6

Anubhutiprakasa By Vidyaranya – Prasnopanishad and Kenopanishad

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M.A. PROGRAMME IN SANSKRIT VEDANTA

COURSE XVI – CORE XVI

FUNDAMENTALS OF AYURVEDIC HYGIENE

COURSE XVIII – ELECTIVE 2

KAVYAPRAKASA 1,2 & 4 (up to Rasacharcha)

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M.A. PROGRAMME IN SANSKRIT VEDANTA

COURSE I- CORE-I- VEDIC STUDIES

Credit: 4 Semester I No: of Contact Hours: 90

Aim of the Course:

Objectives of the Course:

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M.A. PROGRAMME IN SANSKRIT VEDANTA

COURSE II- CORE-II- Nyayasiddhantamuktavali-

Credit: 4 Semester I No: of Contact Hours: 90

Module I- Anumanalakshana and Vyaptiswarupavicara

Module II –Pakshata and Hetvabhasavicara

Nyayasiddhantamuktavali of Visvanathapancanana with Kiranavali of

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M.A. PROGRAMME IN SANSKRIT VEDANTA

COURSE III- CORE-III

PATANJALAYOGASUTRA with Bhojavrtti

Credit: 4 Semester 1 No: of Contact Hours: 90

Aim of the Course:

Objectives of the Course:

1. To make the students aware of the basic structure of Yoga.

Books for Reference:

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