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Abstract

BA Programme in Sanskrit - CUCBCSS UG - 2014 Admission - Scheme and Syllabus -Approved -

Implemented with effect from 2014 Admission - Orders issued

G & A - IV - B

Read:-1. UO. No. 3797/2013/CU dated 07.09.2013 (CUCBCSS UG Modified Regulations )

(File . Ref. No. 13752/GAIV J SO /2013/ CU)

2. UO . No 5180/2014/Admn, dated 29.05.2014 (CUCBCSS UG Revised Regulations )

(File Ref. No. 13752/GAIV J SO/2013/CU)

3. Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Studies in Sanskrit (UG) held on 17.03.2014

, Item number 2

4. Minutes of the Meeting of the Faculty of Language and Literature held on

20.06.2014, Item number i (ii)

5. Orders of the Vice Chancellor in file of even number dated 22.07.2014

ORDER

The Modified Regulations of Choice Based Credit Semester System for UG Curriculum with

effect from 2014 admission in the University of Calicut was implemented vide paper read first

above.

The Revised CUCBCSS UG Regulations has been implemented with effect from 2014

admission for all UG Programmes under CUCBCSS in the University vide paper read second above.

The Board of Studies in Sanskrit (UG) vide paper read third finalised the Syllabus of BA

Sanskrit under CUCBCS for 2014 Admission.

Vide paper read fourth the Faculty of Language and Literature has approved the Syllabus

of BA Sanskrit under CUCBCSS for 2014 admission which was finalised by the Board of Studies in

Sanskrit (UG) at its meeting held on 17.03.2014.

Vide paper read fifth above, the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor , considering the exigency, exercising

Muhammed S

Deputy Registrar

Forwarded / By Order

Section Officer

the powers of the Academic Council has approved item number 2 of the Minutes of the Meeting of

the Board of Studies in Sanskrit (UG) held on 17.03.2014 subject to ratification by the Academic

Council.

Sanction has therefore been accorded for implementing the Scheme and Syllabus of BA

Programme in Sanskrit (UG) under CUCBCSS, in the University with effect from 2014 admission.

Orders are issued accordingly. (The Syllabus is available in the Website: University

of Calicut.info)

To

1. The Principals of all Arts and Science Colleges under the University of Calicut

2. PS to VC/PVC/PA to Registrar/CE/EX IV Section/EG Section/Director SDE/DR and AR

BA Branch /SDE/SDE Exam Branch/Library/Information Centres/SF/DF/FC

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUTCHOICE BASED CREDIT SEMESTER SYSTEM

B.A. DEGREE _ SANSKRIT PROGRAMMEQ0l4 admission onwards)

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PREFACE

The Under graduate courses under Calicut University had been restructured from

2014 admission onwards as part of the direction of Kerala Higher Education Council The

UG programme has changed from the then existing pattem to Choice Based Credit &

Semester System (CBSS). The revision of the syllabus of the programme was in tune

with the changes that occurred all over the world in the higher education region The

direction of the Kerala Higher Education Council in this regard was in conformity with

the National Education Policy envisaged by University Grants Commission The neq

syltabus included four types of courses as Common Course' Core Course' Open Course

& ComPlementarY Course'

ThestudyofSanskritundertherevisedsyllabienabledthestudentsinproper

motivation in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of Indian Culture and

Civilization. It is aimed to improve the comprehensive skills' communicative skill' the

skill of creative writing and language proficiency' Mote over the courses are designed so

thatthestudentisenabledatenjoyingtheliterarycreationsinaproperandgoodway.

Four years have passed after the last revision of syllabus' We think that it is high

time to revise and update the existing syllabus As per the decision of the Board of

Studies of Sanskrit (uG), the syllabus of BA Programme Sanskrit has been revised and

updated. We express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all Teachers and friends who

have inspired us in completing this attempt'

Chairman and Members

Board of Studies Sanskrit UG

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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SEMESTER SYSTEMBACHELOR OF ARTS PROGRAMME IN SANSKRIT

The Undergraduate Programme in Sarskrit Language and Literature is a choice based credit semestersystem of3 Year duration v,rith 6 semesters. The programme consists of r0 common Courses, 14

core courses, 8 complimentary courses, 2 choice based courses and project work. The commonCourses include 6 Courses in English and 4 courses in Sanskrit. 14 Core Courses are dedicated toSanskit Language and Literature. The g complementary Courses are so designed as to supprementthe core courses and some ofthem are professiona[y oriented. The choice based courses are pureryprofession-oriented so that not only the students of Sanskiti Programrne but also ofother programmes

can get an opportunity to take advantage of them.

Structure of the Programme:

The sanskit Programme is three faceted -r.The Study of Sanskrit Language 2. The Study of SanskitLiterature and 3.The Study of Sanskrit in a professional perspective.

Aims and Objectives of the programme:

The curricular objectives of the programme are specified below.

1. To make the student a human being in the correct sense of the word.

2. To broaden the outlook ofthe students and instill in them a sense ofconfidence andresponsibility.

3. To make them ready to face the present day world of ambiguities and contradictions.

4. To make them empathetic and sympathetic towards fellow human beings.

5. To make them understand the society better and ready them to fulfill their duties andresponsibilities towards the sociery.

6. To train them in the field oftranslation so that they can use the expertise thus gained toenrich Malayalarn and Sanskrit Literature through translation.

7. To charurelise their creative writing abilities towards writing in Hindi so as to enablethem to contribute towards Indian Literature.

I' To inspire them to use their energy and creative ability for the upriftment of the poorand downtrodden among the society.

9. To make them able to communicate in Sanskrit fluently so that they can perform their

duties better when they are outside Kerala.

10. To impart the importance Sanskrit Language to the mass '

11. To imply sanskrit from the very beginning of Education is very helpful to bring up a

better generation.

Total Marks

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LIST OF RESTRUCTURED COURSES

COMMONCOURSE

BA,/B.Sc Degree programmeSl.No. Course Code Title1. SKT I A 07 (01) Karya Literature and Applied Grammar2. SKT 2 A 08 (01) Prose & Applied Grammar3. SKT 3 A 09 (01) Drama and Alankara4. SKT 4 A 10 (01) History of Sanskrit Literature, Kerala Culture &

Translation

B.Com / BBA Degree Programme1. SKT I A07 (02) Management and Indian Heritage, Subhasithas &

Grammar2. SKT 2 A 09 (02) Prachinavaniya & Translation

B.Sc. Degree Programme (In Alternate Pattern)l. SKT I A 07 (03) Ancient Science, Subhasithas & Grammar2. SKT 2 A 09 (03) Drama & Translation

Core Course1. SKT 1 B 01 Mahakavya, Alankara and Vritta2. SKT 2 B 02 Khandakavya & Strotrakarya3. SKT 3 B 03 Methodology of Ancient Indian Tradition4. SKT 3 B 04 Gadyakavya5. SKT 4 B 05 Vyakarana and Nyaya-l6. SKT 4 B 06 Nataka7. SKT 5 B 07 Ved4 Smriti & Upanishad

8. SKT 5 B 08 Vyakarana and NYaYa-II9. SKT 5 B 09 Bhagavadgita & Arthasastra10. SKT 5 B 10 General Informatics

11. SKT6B11 Alankara Sastra12. SKT 6 B 12 Natyasiddhanta13. SKT 6 B 13 Sankhya & Vedanta14. SKT 6 B 14 Elements of Indian Culture ald Environmental Science15. SKT 6 B 15 (E 01) Malayalam Writers on Sanskit16. SKT 6 B 15 (E 02) Sanskrit Theatre ofKerala17. SKT 6 B 15 (E 03) Kavisiksha

COMPLEMENTARY COURSE1. SKT I C 0i (01) History of Sanskrit Literature - I2. SKT I C 02 (01) Technical Literature in Sanskit3. SKT 2 C 03 (01) History of Sanskrit Literature II4. SKT 2 C 04 (01) Contribution of Kerala to Sanskrit Literature5. SKT 3 C 05 (01) Linguistics6. SKT 3 C 06 (01) Indian Philosophy I - Vedic Schools7. SKT 4 C 07 (01) Indian Literary Criticism8. SKT 4 C 08 (01) Indiaa Philosophy II - Non Vedic Schools

B.A MALAYALAM DEGREE PROGRAMME1. SKT 1 C 01 (02) Poetry, Grammar and Translation2. SKT 2 C 02 (02) Prose, Basic Grammar and Translation3. SKT 3 C 03 (02) Kerala Contribution to Sanskrit4. SKT 4 C 04 (02) Drama and Kerala Sanskit Theatre

OPEN COURSE1. SKT 5 D 01 Management Principles in Sanskrit2. SKT 5 D 02 Ancient Indian Law3. SKT 5 D 03 Scientific Literature in Sanskrit

COURSE WORK/PROJECT

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Alankare SastraNatyasiddhantaSarkhya and VedantaElements oflodian Culturc andEnvironmental ScienceMala,rlam writcrs on SanskritSanskrit Theatre of KeralaKavisiksha

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Poetry, Gnnunar and Translation

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Drama ard Kerala Sanskrit Th€atre

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B.ComDEGREE PROGRAMMECommon Course 07

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ManaBement and Indian Heritage,Sbhashithas & GrantmarPrachina Vanijya and Translation

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Project WorkThe report of the Project Work should be submiued by the students at least one

week before the commencement of the sixth semester examination. The Project Reportshould be written either in English or in Sanskit. The Report should not exceed fortypages.

Note:-l. Core Courses except lII, X and XIV should be witten in Sanskrit.2. Core Courses III, X, XIV may be answered either in Sanskit or in English or in Malayalam.3. Common Courses in Sanskrit may be answered either in Sanskit or in English or in Malayalam.4. Complementary Courses may be answqred either in Sanskrit or in English.5. Open Courses and Elective Courses may be answered either in Sanskit or in English or in

Malayalam.6. Complementary Courses for B.A Programme Malayalam may be ansrvered either in Sanskrit or in

English or in Malayalam.

SEMESTER-I

sKT1A07(01)B.A,/B.Sc DEGRXE PROGRAMME

SEMESTER- I COMMON COURSE - 07KAVYA LITERATURE AND APPLIED GRAMMER

Texts: Raghuvamsa of Kalidasa - Canto VI, Nitisataka of Bhartrhari Selected 20 verses

Credits - 4 Instructional hous 72

Aim of the Course

Course Code Title Instructional hours perweek

Credits

SKT I A07(01)

Ka!rya Literature & Applied Grammar 4 4

SKTIAOT(02)

Management and Indian Heritage,Subhasithas & Grammar

5 I

SKTI A07(03)

Ancient Science, Subhasithas & Grammar 5 4

SKTIBOI Mahakavya Alankara and Vritta 6 4

SKTICOI(01)

History of Sanskrit Literature - I 3 2

SKTIC02(01)

Technical Literaore in Sanskit 3 2

SKTICOI(02)

Poetry, Grammar and franslation 3 2

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The Course aims at introducing Mahakavya Literature and appreciation of the

Mahakavya. It also aims at cultivating moral values among students through the study ofSubhashitas. More over it aims to enable the students to identify the basic grammatical

features of Sanskrit.

Objectives of the CourseTo impart general awareness of Sanskrit Mahakavya literature to students.

To enable the student to enjoy and appreciate Mahavaya.To familiarize the student with similar contexts of other Kavyas.To enable the student to understand the basic principles of grammar through the study ofthe Kavya.

Module I - Origin and development of kavya literature'a. Characteristics of Mahakavyas, b. Panchamahakavyas,

c. Khandakavyas - Erotic, Devotional, and Stray verses

Essential ReadingA Short History of Sanskrit Literature By T.K. Ramachandra Iyer.

Additional Reading1. Indian Kavya Literature - A.K. Warder 2. History of Sanskrit Literature - A.B. Keith3. History of classical Sanskrit Literature - M. Krishnamachariar.4. Samskrita Sahitya Charithranr - Ed. By Dr. M.S. Menon & Dr. K. Kunjunni Raja.

Published by Kerala Sahitya Academy, Thrissur.

Module II - Kalidasa Literaturea. Introduction of the poetic style of Kalidasa. b. Other works of Kalidasac. Poetic excellence of Kalidasa

Essential ReadingRaghuvamsa of Kalidasa VI Canto I -46 verses

Additional Reading1. Translations of Raghuvamsa.2 . Manusmriti3. Arthasastra and other Dharamasastra works. 4. Kalidasa - by Dr. C. Kunhaa Raja.

Module III - SubhasitasCharacteristics of Subhasitas and Major authors

Essential ReadingBharrhari's Nitisataka - Selected 20 verses (appended herewith)

Additional Readingl. Subhasitasahasri. 2. Yaksprasna. 3. Viduraniti. 4. Subhashitaratnabhandagara

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Module IV - Applied Grammar-

1 . split the Sandhi. 2. combine the Sandhi. 3. vigraha Vakyas. 4. Use in Sentences

sKTlA0T(02)

B.Com DEGREE PROGRAMMESEMESTER I - COMMON COTIRSE - 07

MANAGEMENT AND INDIAN HERITAGE, SUBHASHITAS AND BASICGRAMMAR

Credit - 4 Instructional hours 90

Aims of the CourseThe Course aims at developing an appropriate knowledge of the management

philosophy and value system heritage rooted in our cultural heritage among the st;dents.It also aims at cultivating moral values among students through the study of subhashitas.Developing the basic grammatical skill is also aimed at this course.

Objective of the CourseTo make the student aware of the management principles and philosophy embedded inour ancient texts.To introduce major Acharyas of our cultural heritage to the students and to impart valueeducation in them.To develop language skill among students by leaming the basic grammar in Sanskit.

Course Out line:-Module IIntroduction of references of management principles that lay unearthed in our ancientsanskrit texts to modem students. Bhagavadgita, Mahabharata, Arthasaastra,Charakasamlita, Panchatantra. Thirukural, etc. are good examples of managementprinciples and teachings.

Essential ReadingManagement and Indian Heritage - By v.K.S. Menon from "Indian Traditions ofManagement" Ed. Dr. N.V.P. Unithiri, Published by Calicut University.

Module IIInculcate moral value education among students, Bhartrhari, vyasa, vidura etc. areeminent gurus in this regard.

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Essential Reading

Subhashitas - 23 verses (194-216) from Subhashitasahasri Com. by D. SreemanNambudiri, Kerala Sahitya Academy, Thrissur.

Module III

To familiarize the students the basic principles of Sanskit language so as to enable toread and understand ancient literature dealing with management principles and moraleducation.

Essential Reading

Sidharupa, Published by R.S. Vadhyar & Sons, Kalpathi, Palakkad.Declensions of Vrksha, Lata, Vanam, Asmad and Yushmad.Conjugation of Bhu-Dhatu in Lat, Lang, Lit, Lot Lrt.

sKrlA0T(03)B.Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME (In alternate pattern)

SEMESTERI_ COMMON COURSE- VIIANCIENT SCIENCE, SUBHASHITAS AND GRAMMAR

(For students of subjects related to a. Chemistry. b. Plrysics. c. Biologt and d.Mathematics)

Credits - 4 Instmctional hours 90

Aims and ObjectivesScience in ancient India as in any other parts ofthe world is the result of observation andexperiment. The truth established through this procedure is called Siddhantha. To makethe students know the scientific methods in ancient India connected with variousbranches of science like Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, etc. is the aim of thecourse. Neither the Scientists are awlre ofAncient Indian Scientific Literature in Sanskritnor the Sanskrit Scholars are competent enough to impart this knowledge of Science tothe world of scientists. The gulf between the scientists and Sanskrit Scholars are to bebridged. It can be done only by exploring this bulk of literature with all possiblemeasures.

Module Ia) Scientific Methodology in Ancient India - K.N. Neelakanthan Elayathb) Ecological Awareness in Vedas - C.M. Neelakanthanc) Environmental Awareness in Ancient in Ancient India - C. Rajendran

Essential ReadingIndian Scientific Traditions Ed. by Dr. N.V.P. Unithiri Pub. by Calicut University.

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Additional Reading1. Science in History by J.D. Bernal

2. The History of Indian Chemistry by P.C. Roy

3. A Concise History of Science in India - C. Rajendran

Module IITo introduce moral/ value based education along with language skills. To help the

students in memorizing the verges and creating a culture of Aksharasloka. Students

should be motivated to collect slokas containing the same message and value'

Selected 10 Subhashitas from Bhtrtrhari's Nitisataka

Essential ReadingBhartrhari's Nitisataka selected 15 verses.

The Niti and Vairagyasataka of Bharthrhari. Ed. with a com. in Sanskrit and English

Translation and notei by M.R. Kale. Pub. Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, Seventeeth Edition

1971.

Additional ReadingSubhashithasahasri by D. Sreeman Namboodiri, Yakshaprasna and Viduraniti'

Module III Grammar1. Declensons of Vrksha. Latha, Vanam, Guru and Pithr sabdas

2. Conjugations of Bhu dhatu in Lat, Lit, Lang and Lot lakaras.

3. Conjugations ofVand Dhatu in Lat, Lit, Lrt, Lang and Lot lakaras'

Essential ReadingSidharupa published by R.S. Vadhyar & Sons, Palakkad.

Additional Reading

Sabdamanjari and Dhatumaaj ari, Pub. by R'S Vadhyar & Sons, Palakkad.

SKTlBOlB.A. DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT

SEMESTER I CORE COURSE IMAHAKA\ryA ALANKARA AND VRITTA

Credits - 4 Instructional hours

108(Iexts: Kiratarjuniya of Bharoti Canto l, Kuvalayananda and Laghuvrittaratnakara)

Aim of the CourseThe Course aims at imparting a general awareness of Mahakavya in Sanskrit and

introducing the Mahakarrya literature to students through the study of the Kiratarjuneeya

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ofBharavi.ItisalsointendedtofamiliarizetheAlankarasandVrittasandtheirplaceinthe study and appreciation of Poetry'

Objectives of the Coursei"'""rii""r" ,t . skill of understanding Sanskrit Karryas borh from traditional and modern

perspectives. ^-r ri+-..r,,"o icToenablethestudentstoread'writeandunderstandSanskritlanguageandliteratur.eisalso perceived.To introduce the main features of Alankaras and vrittas in general and their role in the

appreciation of PoetrY.

Module I-st Jy r"a appreciation of Kiratarjuniya canto I verses 1 to 20 in traditional method and

also in modem PersPective.

Module IIi*Jy ;;J"pp..ciation of Kiratarjuniya canto I verses 21 to 46 in traditional method and

.oa..p"..p."tive.Shrdyoflanguagethroughkalyaintraditionalmethodandmodemperspective.

Module llliuJy "i the ten Alankara: L Rupakam, 2. Arisayokti, 3. Aoahnuti. 4. samsokri,

i- Virodhabhasq 6. Drshtanta, 7. Tulyayogita, 8' Kavyalinga, 9' Svabhavokti and

1 0. Aprastutaprasamsa.

Essential ReadingKuvalayananda pi Appuyu Dikshita published by R.S. Vadhyar and sons, Kalpathi.

patakkid with a Commentary and English Translation by Prof. T.K. Ramachandra Iyer.

Additional Readingl. Bharathiyakivyasastram by Dr. T. Bhaskaran, Pub. by Kerala Bhasha Institute,

ThiruvananthaPuram.2. Indian Karrya iiterature, A'K. Warder, Motilal Banarsidas, Delhi'

Module IVStudy of Vrttas in Sanskrit Literature.

4. Mandakranta 5. Sardulavikriditam,Sragdhara and 10. Vasantatilakam.

1. Anustup, 2. Upendravajra,3. Rathoddhata,

6. Malini, 7. Indravajr4 8. Vamsastham, 9.

Essential Readingiugtiou.tt^utnutia with English notes and illustrations from Popular Kavyas - by Prof.

T.i. Ramachandra Iyer Pub. by R.S. Vadhyar and Sons, Kalpathi, Palakkad'

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sKrlc0l(01)B.A. DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT

SEMESTER 1 COMPLEMENTARY COURSE 1IIISTORY OF SATISKRIT LITERATURE T

CrediS - 2 Instructional hours 54Aim of the CourseThe course aims at introducing the vedic Literature, Epics and puranas in general to thestudents.

Objectives of the CourseTo inhoduce the characteristics, divisions and social & cultural conditions of the vedas.features and characteristics of Epics and their influence on later rit"*t r. *dcharacteristics of Puranas in general.

Course OutlineModule Ivedas in general. Date and Arrangrnent of vedas and Samhitas, Social and culturalconditions of Rgvedic age.

Module IIBrahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads and Vedangas

Module IIIEpics. 1. Mahabharatha - Date. Structure, Content, Authership and it's inlluence on laterworks. 2. Ramayana - Origin, Date and Subject matter.

Module IVPuranas - Definition of Puran4 Date of Puranas and Main Puranas.

Essential ReadingA Short History of Sanskrit Literature - Prof. T.K. Ramachandra Iyer, Pages 1 to 55.

Additional Reading1. Samskrita Sahitya Charitram - Vol. I & II Published by Kerala Sahitya Academy,

Thrissur.2. A history of Sar*rit Literature - by A.A. Macdonnel3. A History of Sanskrit Lirerature - by A.B. Keith4. A History of Vedic Literature - by S.N. Shamra.

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sKT1C02(01)B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRJT

SEMESTER 1 COMPLEMENTARY COURSE IITECHNICAL LITERATURE IN SANSKRIT

Credits - 2 Instructional hours 54

Aim of the Course

Ancient Indian Technological Development is embedded in Sanskrit Literah[e. To

include an aptitude in students to unearth and study the concealed technological and

scientific knowledge of ancient India'

Objectives of the Course

l. To impart awareness of ancied Indian scientific knowledge

2. To have an awareness of the technological development in ancient India'

3. To have an awareness of the various disciplines of knowledge India prevailed in

ancient India.

Course Outline

Module IAstronomy and mathematics in Sanskrit literature.

Essential ReadingTechnical literaturi in Sanskit. Ed. by S. Venkitasubramania Iyer. Pages - 14 to 60.

Module IIAlurveda

Essential ReadingHistory of Ayurveda by N.V. Ifuishnankutty Varrier - Part I - Pages 1 to 44

Module IIIArchitecture

Essential ReadingA text book of Vistuvidya by T.S. Balagopal Parbhu - Chapter V Nature and Scope of

Vastuvidya.

Additional Reading

1. lndian Scientific Traditions - Dr. N.V.P. Unithiri, calicut University Publication

2. Science and Technology in Ancient India - Deviprasad Chattopadyaya'

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3. Science in History - J.D. Bemal4. A concise History ofScience in India - S.N. Sen & Subbarayappa.

sKT1C01(02)B.A. DEGREE PROGRAMME MALAYALAMSEMESTER I COMPLEMENTARY COURSE 1

POETRY, GRAMMAR & TRANSLATION

(Text:- Sreelnishna Vilasam of Sukumarakavi Canto I)

Credits - 4 Instmctional Hours 54

Aim of the CourseThe course aims at familiarizing the student with Sanskrit Kavyas. It also aims to makethe student capable of understanding the fundamental principles of Sanskrit Grammar andto acquaint with simple translation from Sanskrit to regional language.

Objectives of the CourseTo make the student aware of the style of Sanskrit Kalyas in general. Appreciation ofPoetry. Identification of vibhaktis of words in the verse. comparer the similar contextsfiom Malayalam literature. To teach the students the fundamental principles of SanskritGrammar and to develop the skill of translating verses from Sanskrit to regionallanguage.

Course OutlineModule IHistory of Kavya Literature in sanskrit with special reference to Mahakavya.characteristics of Mahakavya and its importance in literature. Major Mahakavyas.Sukumarakavi - His style and works.

Essential ReadingSamskita Sahitya Charithram Vol. II Pub. by Kerala Sahitya Academy, Thrissur.

Module IIDetailed study of Slokas I to 45 of Sreekrishnavilasa Canto I

Essential ReadingSreekrishna Vilasam Canto I (Slokas 1 to 45)

Additional ReadingMalayalam Translation of Sreekrishna Vilasam

Module III - Grammar.

Declensions of Vriksha, LatA Vanarn, Pitr and Kavi.

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Conjugation ofBhu Dahatu, in Lat, Lang, Lrt Lit and LotSandhi-Svara, Vyanjana and Visarga

Essential ReadingSidharupa, Pub. by R.S. Vadhyar & Sons, Kalpathi, Palakkad.

Additional Reading

Sabdamanjari, Dhatumanjari, Balabodhanam by Rajarshi Ramavarma Thampuran. Pub.Go!t. Sanskrit College, Trippunithara.Laghusamskritam By. Dr. K.G. Paulose, Current Books, Kottayam

Module IVTranslation of I(n own Verses from the prescribed text.

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Cowse Code Title Instructional hoursper week

Credits

SKT2A08(01)

Prose & AppliedGrammar

4 4

SKT2A09(02)

Prachinavanij ya &Translation

) 4

SKT2A09(03)

Drama & Translation 5 4

SKT2B02 Khanda kavya &Sthothra Kavya

6 4

SKT2C03(01)

History of SanskitLiterature - II

3 2

SKT2C04(01)

Contribution of Kerala toSanskrit literature

J 2

SKT2C02(02)

Prose Basic Grammarand Translation

3 2

SEME,STER II

sKT 2 08 (01)B.A/B.Sc DEGREE PROGRAMME

SEMESTERII COMMON COURSE IIPROSE AND APPLIED GRAMMER

(Iexts:- Kudambari Samgraha & Panchatantra)

Credits 4 Instructional hours 72

Aims and ObjectivesThe course intends to familiarize the students with Sanskrit prose literature.

Objectives of the coursel To make the student aware of the origin and development of Sanskrit prose

literature and didactic fables.2' To introduce sanskrit prose style in the light of Sukanasopadesa in Kadambari

Sangraha and Aparikshitakaraka from Panchatantra of Vishnusarman.3. To make the student to write small passages in Sanskrit oftheir own.4. To identiff Samasas, Vigrahas and Grammatical peculiarities.

Module IHistory of Prose literaturea) Origin development and classification ofProse literature.b) Major Prose works in Sanskit literature including Katha and Akhyayika.

Essential ReadingA short History of Sanskrit literature - T.K. Ramachandra Iyer. page 9g to 105.

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Additional ReadingIndian kalya literature - A'K. Warder

History ofHistory of Krishnamachariar

Samskrita by Dr' M'S' Menon and Dr' Kunjunni Raja'

Pub. by Kerala Sahitya Academy, Thrissur.

Module IIBanabhatta - His style, works and poetic excellence. Detailed study of Sukanasopadesa

from Kadambarisamgraha.

Essential ReadingSrrkaou.opud"sa- irom Kadambarisamgraha by Sri. R.V. Krishnamachariar, Pub. by R.S.

Vadhyar & Sons, KalPathi, Palakkad.

Additional ReadingMalayalam Translaiion of Kadambari - by Mundur Sukumaran Pub. by D.C. Books

Kottayam and by Ayyappa Panickar (World Classic Series Pub' by D'C' Books,

Kottayam)

Module IIIIntroduction of the Kartha style of Vishnusarman and detailed study of 1. Brahmani

Nakulakatha, 2. Lobhavishta chakradharakatha. 3. Matsyamandukakatha. 4.

Simhokarakamurkhabrahmanakatha and 5. Somasarmapitrkatha from

Aparikshitakarakam of Panchatantra

Essential ReadingAparikshitakarakam of Panchatantra of vishnusarman, Pub. by R.S. vadhyar & sons,

Kalpathi, Palakkad.

Additional Reading1. Katha Saritsagara of Somadeva2. Brahtkatha manjari of Kshemendra.

Modul IVApplied Grammar - Samasa, Vigraha and Grammatical peculiarities based on prescribed

texts.

sKT A 09 (02)B.COM DEGREE PROGRAMME

SEMESTER II COMMON COURSE 09

PRACHINAVANIJYA AND TRANSLATIONCredits 4Aim of CourseTo introduce the arcient system of trade and commerce.

Instructional hours 90

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To inculcate translation skill from Sanskrit to English and Vice-Versa.

ObjectiveTo familiarize the student the techniques of ancient trade, commerce and law oftaxation.To develop the skill of translation and language skill in Sanskrit among the students.

Module IThe system of financial management, accrual of treasuy, Agriculture management,animal husbandry, preparation of documents, collection of tolls and settlement ofdisputes in ancient India.

Essential readingPrachinavanijya Ed. by Dr. M. Sivakumaraswamy Pub. by Bharavi prakasana, Banglore.Chapters 1,2,3,9,I I and 13.

Additional ReadingVartha - by P.S. Subharamapattar, Geetha Press, Thrissur

Module IIMake the student capable of translating verses and short passages from Sanskrit toEnglish or regional language and from English to Sanskrit.

Essential ReadingExercise in Translation - by T.K. Ramachandra Iyer, Pub- by R.S. Vadhyar & SonsPalakkad.

sKT 2 A 09(03)B.Sc DEGREE PROGRAMME (Alternate Pattern)

SEMESTERII COMMON COURSE 09DRAMA, TRANSLATION AI\D GRAMMAR

(Text: Karnabhara of Bhasa)


Aim of the courseTo make the student understand Sanskrit Dram4 its origin and development. Moreover itis aimed to give a basic awareness of translation and grammar.

Objective of the Course:1. To understand the origin and development of Sanskrit Drama.2. To familiarize the major dramas of Sanskrit literature.3. To familiarize the student with the dramatic skill of Bhasa.4. To impart basic awareness of translation of Sanskrit verse and passages to English orto Malayalam and vice versa.

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Module IBhasa's plays, with special reference to Kamabhara'

Essential readingkamabhara of Bliasa - Pub. by R'S. Vadhyar & Sons, Palakkad'

Additional Readingt. ehasa- a Studyl4.p. Pusalkar, Pub. by Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers - Delhi'

2. Bhasanatakachalaam - Ed. by Dr. T. Bhaskaran, Pub' by ORI & M Library' University

of Kerala, ThiruvananthaPuram'3. Sanskrit Drama - A.B' Keith, Motilal Banasidass, Delhi'

4. New Problems in Bhasa Plays - Dr' N'P' Ururi, Pub' by College Book House'

Thiruvananthapuram.

Module IIMakethestudentcapableoftranslatingversesandshortpassagesfromSanskittoEnglish or Malayalam and from English to Sanskrit.

Essential readingExcercises in Traislation by - T.K. Ramachandra Iyer, R.S. Vadhyar & Sons Palakkad.

Module IIITo make the student read and understand the structure of language and to communicate.

a) Declensions of Vriksha, Latha, Vana, Guru and Pitre

b) Conjugations of Bhu-Dhatu - in lat, lit, lang and lot lakaras

c) Conjugations ofVand - Dhatu in lat, lit, lrt, lang and lot lakras

Essential ReadingSidharoopa Pub. R.S. Vadhyar and Sons, Palakkad

Additional ReadingSabdamanjari and Dhatumanjari. Pub. by R.S. vadhyar and Sons, Kalpathy, Palakkd.

SKT2B02B.A. DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT

SEMESTER II CORE COURSE IIKIIANDAKAVYA & STHOTHRA KAVYA

(Iext:- Meghaduta of Kalidasa, Pur-vamegha only Narayaneeyam of Melpathur)

Credits 4 Instructional hours

108

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Aims of the courseFamiliatize the new genre of poetry propoundedSandesakavya.Familiarize the new genre of poetry propoundedrffough Narayaneeya viz _ Sthothra Kavya

Objective of course

avya & SthothrakaryaSandesakavya in Sankrit literature.poets.

layalam.

Module IIntroduction to the rife and works of K-alidasa. Appreciation of sandesajarya in the lightof Meghaduta - purvamegha Verses _ I to 30

Module IIMeghaduta - Purvamegha Verses _ 3l to 66

Essential ReadingMeghaduta of Kalidasa (purvamegha)

Module IIINarayaneeyam - Dasaka 45, 46, 47 Balaleela

Essential ReadingNarayaneeyam by Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri

Additional Reading

HflX;frrn Translation of Meghaduta by Kutrikrishna Marar _ pub, Marar Sahithya

Other Sandesakavyas and Sthothra Kavyas in Sanskrit and Malayalam.

sKT 2 C 03(01)

Credit 2

Aim of the courseThe course aims at introducing classical period of Sanskrit literature.

by Kalidasa through Meghaduta viz_

by Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri


B.ASEMES

HIST IIII

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Objective of courseTo introduce the origin, development and characteristics of Mahakavyas' Historical

f""y^, iy.i"t, Suttristritas, p'J to-*"", Champu Kavyas' Popular Tales' Fables aad

Dramas.

Course outlineModule IDate of Kalidasa, Origin and Development of Mahakavyas'

Module IIHistorical Kavyas, Lyrics and Subhashitas

Module IIIProse romance, Champukarryas, Popular Tales and Fables

Module IVpiamas - Types of drama' Authorship of Trivandrum plays origin and development of

Sanskit Drama.

Essential ReadingA short history of Sanskrit literature by Prof' T'K' Ramachandra Iyer

Additional Reading1. A History of Sanskrit Literature by A.B. Keith

2. History of Classical Sanskrit literature by M'M' Krishnamachariar

3. A Hisiory of Sanskrit Literature by A'A. Macdornel

+. samskrita Sahitya charithram - vol -II Pub. by Kerala Sahitya Academy'Thrissur.

sKT2C04(01)B.A. DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT

SEMESTER II COMPLEMENTARY COURSE IVCONTRIBUTION OF KERALA TO SANSKRIT LITERATURE

Credit 2 Instructional hours 54

Aims of the courseTh" "o*r"

aims at introducing the contribution of Kerala writers in sanskrit, which

forms a very prominent part In Sanskrit Literatue' Kerala has made considerable

contributionstoalmost all branches of knowledge in Sanskrit-

Objectives of the courseTo'familimize the abundant wealth of knowledge preserved in Sanskrit by Kerala

i"frofu... It pervades to almost all categories of literature like Kavya (both Gadya and

Padya), Nataka, Champu, Literary Criticism and Hermeneutics'

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Course Outline

Module IKulasekharas of Mahodayapuram.

Module IIZamorins of Kozhikode

Module IIIContributions of Cochin Royal Family

Module IVContributions ofKerala to Sanskrit literary Criticism

Essential ReadingContribution of Kerala to Sanskrit literature _ Dr. K. Kunjunni Raja.

Additional Readingl Keraleeya Samskrita Sahitvacharitram _ Wadakkumkur Rajaraja Varma.2. Kerala Sahitya Charitram - Utt* S. p*.-.;;;;;;^ '3. Kerala Sanskrit Literature _ A Bibliography _ S. VJnlJtasrU.u.ania ly"r.4. Sanskrit Literature of Kerala _ E. fr*** Nu.Uooai.il'5. Studies in Kerala Sanskrit Literature _ Or. f.lff.p. Uritfri.i.

sKT2C02(02)B.A DEGREE PRAGRAMME MALAYALAM

SEMESTER II COMPLEMENTARY COURSE IIPROSE, BASIC GRAMMAR AIID TRANSLATION

Credits - 2 Instructional hours 54

Aim of the courseThe course aim at introduction of Sanskit prose literature in general and its appreciation.

Basic principles of grammar and Translation skills are also aimed at.

Objective of the Course

Course outlineModule IProse literafure - Division and Characteristics

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Essential readingffi;;;;by P.S. Ananthanaravana sastry (Balakantla only) Pub' bv R'S Vadhvar &

Sons KalPathi, Palakkad.

Additional readingiuttikalute Ramayanam - Mathrubhumi Publications

Adhyatma Ramayanam by Thunchath Ezhuthachan'

Module II - Basic Grammari. D""leoriorrs of Tad, Idam' Rajan, Yushmad and Asmad Sabdas

2. Conjugations ofroot Vand in Lat, lit, lrt, lan and lot lakaras'

Essential readingSiddharupa

Additional reading'S"ti"-"r.i*, onltumanlari, Balabhodhanam and Laghu Samskitam of Dr' K G'

Paulose.

Module III : Translation of known prose passage of sanskrit to Malayalam from

BalaramayanaAdditional readingg*"r.ir" in Sanskril Translation Pub' by R'S' Vadhyar & Sons' Palakkad'

Module IV40 Slokas of Viduraneethi (Chapter VII)

Essential ReadingViduraneethi

Additional ReadingSubhashita Sahasree by D. Sreeman Namboodiri

Yakshaprasna and Nitisataka

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Instructional hour perweek

SKT3B03 Methodology of AncientIndian Tradition

SKT3C05

SKT3C03

sKr A 09 (01)

Credits 4

SEMESTER III

B.A/B.Sc DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRTTSEMESTERIII COMMON COURSE IX

DRAMA AND ALANKARAInstructional hours 90

Aim of the courseSanskrit has a rich and envious

-Tadi_ti9n of drisyakalya. This course aims at a generar

lwar_en:ss of drishyakavya in sanskrit and a peep lnto the concept of d*t'*. ioSanskrit.

Objective of the courseTo know about the general characheristics of Sanskrit drama.C,ultivate the culture ofappreciation of Sanskrit Drama among students.Make the students to know about the general features of Alankaras in literature and howfar it is useful in the appreciation of litirature.

Course outlineModule IOrigin, development, characteristics and typesAuthors and major texts in Sanskrit DiamaMudrarakshasa and Acharyachudamani)

Essential readingSanskrit Drama - A.B. Keith

of Sanskrit Drama in general. Major(Kalidas, Bhavabhuti, Mrechakatika.

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Course Code Title Credils

SKT3A09(01)

Drama & Alankara 5 4

5 4

yakavya 4 4Llngutstics 3 2

SKT3C06(01)

Indian Philosophy I - VedicSchool

J )

Kerala Contribution toSanskrit

3 3

Additional readingA short History of Sanskrit Literatue T.K. Ramachandra IyerSamskrita Sahityacharithram _ Vol. II K;; Sahi;IJuo".y, Thrissur.

Module IIPlays of Bhasa - its styre and characteristics. Appreciation of the dramas ofBhasa.

Essential readingMadhyamarryayoga of Bhasa

Additional readingI . Bhasa A Study - pusalkad A. D2. New problem in Bhasa plays _ Dr. N.p. Unni

Module IIIAlankara - The main features of Alankara in Sanskrit literature

Essential readingKuvalayananda. of Appayyadikshita (Upama, Utpreksha, Dipaka, Slesha andArthantaranyasa)

Additional readingHistory of Sanskrit poetics - p.V. KaneHistory of Sanskrit poetics _ S.K. De.

SKT3B03B.A DEGRXE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT

SEMESTER III CORE COURSE IIIMETHODOLOGY OF ANCIENT IN;IAN TRADITION


Aim of the courseThis course aims al imoarting the students of Sanskit rhorough knowledge of the

ili,T;1"'"*, of leaming Su^Gt. *r,i.r, in.luae, u"f'"r"i.* and inodem p.6;.;;. ;;

Objective of the course

,l#J:Qr",", rhe students with the methodology of leaming Sanskrit language and

2. To know about the methodology of leaming Sastra.3. To impart basic knowledge to ihe students iUoriilanr...ipttogy.

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Course outline

Module IMunitraya - Panini, Katyayana and Patanjali,

Prakriya methods, Major Grammarians inHardatta, Major Grammarians in Prakriya

method-Dharmakkti,Ramachandradikshit4Nagesa,Narayanabhattaetc.TwoMajorTraditions - Paniniya and Apaniniya.

Essential readingVyakarana sastraya Ithihasa by Brahmananda Tripati

Additional readingVyut**u-.*a iedangam - K.J. Narayanan Namboodiri, Kanipayyur Sankaran

NamboodirippadSmarakaGranthasal4Kani Thrissur'

UparinavagrarmajanmunoNVyakaranapratibha-N'V'G*,r,u*iri*. (Translation K'P' Narayana Pisharodi) from

Prakriyasarvaswam of Melpathur Narayanabhatta Pub' by Guruvayur Devaswam'

Guruvayur.

Module IIManuscriptologY

Essential readingManuscriptology by Maheswaran Nair

Additional Reading1 . Fundamentals of Manuscriptology - P. Visalakshi

Dravidian Linguists Association, St. Xaviers College, Trivandrum'

Chapters - Manuscriptology and its Sigrificance'Language and ScriPtManuscriPt CharacteristicsCollection of Manuscripts and Cataloguing

Z. Conservation of Manuicripts and Documents - INTACH Indian Conservation

Institute, Lucknow 1 992'3. Introduction to Manuscriptology - R.S. Sivaganeshamurthy'

Sarada Publishing House, Delhi - 1996

4. Indian Textual Criticism - S.M. Kartre

SKT3B04B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT

SEMESTERIII CORE COURSE IVGADHYAKA\/YA

(Iext: Kadambari Mahasvetha Vrithantha of Banabhatta -

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Aim of the courseThe course is aimed to acquaint the students with the Gadhyakavyas of sanskritliterature. The types ofGadyas and characteristics ofGadyas are also be familiarized.

Objectives of the course1. Study general.2. Gener of Banabhatta3. Appre Its origin, growth and characteristics.

Module IGeneral introduction of Sanskrit prose literature. Detailed study of MahasvethaVrithantham from beginning from beginning upto .Thamahamadraksham,

Essential reading1. Kadambari - Mahasvetha Vrithantha of Banabhatta

Additional readingHarsha Charitha of Banabhatta, Dasakumaracharita of Dandin

Module IIDetailed study of Mahasvetha vrithantha of Banabhatta from ,Apagathanimishena

up toend of Prakshalithamukheemokarayath'.

Essential reading1 . Mahasvetha Vrithantha of Banabhatta.

Additional readingHarsha Charitha of Banabhatta, Dasakumaracharitha of Dandin.

sKr3c0s(01)B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT

SEMESTER III COMPLEMENTARY COURSE V

credits2 LINGUISTICS-I


Aim of the courseThe course aims at the inhoduction of the origin of language, the nature and scope of thestudy of language and its divisions. It also expounds the phonetic larvs and phoneticchanges in Sanskrit.

Objectives of the Course

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Classical Sanslait.

guage, Four divisions - PhonologY'

about the origin of language'

and Genealogical' Dialects and Cognate

languages.

Module II . --, .L^:- ^r^--iri^atinn-Phonology - Mechanism of Speech, Sonants and Consonants and their classification

ptton.trc-iu*a Causes and types of Phonetic change'

Books for Referencef . e" i"*a"",i"n to Indian Linguistics' Srimannarayanamoorthy'

z. a 'si"a.t" i-t book of

-oriparative Philosophy - T'K' Ramachandra Iyer

3. Language - Bloomfield4. The-study of Language - George Yule'

sKT3C06(01)B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT

SEMESTER III COMPLEMENTARY COURSE VIINDIAN PTIILOSOPHY-I VEDIC SCHOOLS

Instructional hours 54Credits 2

Aim of the courseStudv of Sanskrit language is invariably of the origin of

ffiJnuT Tfft,rd;;f.r,Jdu..-us "nubi" the language ad

literature in the conect perspective' This co perspective in the

mind of the student in the correct way'

Objective of the courser.-io iu-li*ue the student with the

"::,fl'Fff'"$lil':"Jlt[i"$' r:H:lri::

? s*.t i and literature in a proper and

correct persPective.

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Course outlineModule IIntroduction: Nyaya - Vaiseshika

Module IISankhya - Yoga

Module IIIPurvamimamsa

Module IVUttaramimamsa (Vedanta)

Essential readingOutlines of India Philosophy - M. Hiriyann

Additional readingl. Critical survey of Indian Philosophy - S.D. Sarama2. History of Indian Philosophy - S.N. Dasguptha3. Indian Philosophy - Dr. S. Radhakrishnan4. Indian Philosophy - Deviprasad Chattopadhyaya5. What is living and what is dead in Indian Philosophy - Deviprasad

Chattopadhyaya6. Bharateeya Chinta - K. Damodaran7. Sarvadarsana Samgraha of Madhava - Ed. by T.G. Mainkar.

sKT3C03(02)B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME MALAYALAM

SEMESTER III COMPLEMENTARY COURSE IIIKERALA CONTRIBUTION TO SANSKRIT


Aim of the courseThe course aims at introducing the contribution of Kerala Scholars in Sanskrit whichforms a very important part in Sanskit literature. Kerala has made contributions toalmost all branches ofknowledge in Sanskrit.

Objectives of the courseTo introduce the student the wealth of knowledge preserved in Sanskrit by KeralaScholars to branches like Philosophy, Literature, Ayurveda, Jyotissastra, Ganita andVastuvidya.

Course outlineModule I

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Philosophy - Sankaracharya, Sri Narayanaguru, Chattambisu,amikal

Module IILiterature - Melpathur, Vilvamangalam, Ramapahivada, Kulesekhara, Sakthibhadra,Kerala Sankarakavi. K.N, Ezhuthachan, P.C. Devasya and P.K. Narayanapilla.

Module IIOther branches - Major works on Alurveda, Jyotissastr4 Ganita and Vastuvidya.

Essential reading1. Kerala Sahitya Charitram - Ullur S. Parameswara Iyer Vol. I Chapters 8, 9, I 5 Vol. II-Cha. 28, Vol.I[- Ch. 38, Vol. IV- Ch. 50, Vol. V - Ch. 58,612. Contribution of Kerala to Sanskrit Literature. Dr. K.Kunjunni Raja Chapters 1,2, 5,6,9, 11 and 13.

3. Samskrita Sahitya Charitram. Vol. II Published by Kerala Sahitya Academi, Thrissur.4. Technical literature in Sanskrit - S. Venkita Subramania Iyer, Chapters 4, 5, 6.

Additional readingKeeraleeya Samaskrata Sahitya Charitram - Waddakkumkur Raja Raja VarmaStudies in Kerala Sanskrit literature - Dr. N.V.P. UnithiriHistory of Ayurveda - N.V. Krishnankutty VarierA Text Book on Vastuvidya - T.S. Balagopala Prabhu.

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Course Code Title lnstructional hour perweek

Credits

SKT 4 A OIO(01)

History of SanskritLiterature Kerala Cultureand Translation

5 4

SKT4B05 Vyakarana and Nyaya 1 4 4

SKT4B06 Nataka 5 4SKT4COT(01)

Indian Literary Theories 3 2

SKT4COS(01)

Indian Phitosophy II NonVedic Schools

J 2

SKT4C04(02)

Drama and Kerala SanskritTheatre

J 2

SEMESTER IV

sKT4A10(01)B.A,/B.Sc DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT

SEMESTER.IV COMMON COURSE - XHISTORY OF SANSKRIT LITERATURE, KERALA CULTUR.E, &

TRANSLATION

Credit 4 Instructional hours 90

Aim of the courseThis course aims at a glimpse to the Epic Literature Historical Kavyas and ChampuLiterature. The characteristics ofthese categories of Sanskrit Iiterature are examined here.An overall performaace of Keralite scholars of Sanskrit literature is also perceived by thiscourse. The performing classical art forms of Kerala also comes under the preview of thiscourse. Development of the translation skill among the students is also intended.

Objective of the CourseTo familiarize the general features of ltishsas. Historical Kavyas and Champu Kavyas, tointroduce the Major Sanskrit works and Authors of Kerala to impart a general awarenessof the classical art forms like kutiyattam etc. to enable the students to translate fromSanskrit to English and Vice Versa are intended here.

Course OutlineModule IEpics in Sanskrit - Date, Stages of development - influence on later literature and poeticstyle.

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Module IIHistorical Ifuvyas - Raiatharangini, Madhuravijayam, Raghunathabhyudayam,Mushikavamsam, Visakhavijayam, Angalasamrajyam, Keralodayam.

Module IIIChampukavya - definition - origrn and development of Champu literature, MajorChampu works - Nala Champu, Yasasthilaka Champu, Ramayana Champu BharataChampu, Neelakanthavijaya Champu, Viswagunadarsa Champu and PurvabharataChampu.

Essential reading1 . A Short History of Sanskrit literature - M. Krishna Machaniar2. Samskrita Sahitya Charitram Vol. II Pub. by Kerala Sahitya Academy.

Additional readingI . A History of Classical Sanskrit literature - M. Krishna Machaniar.2. History of Sanskrit literature - S.N. Dasgupta and S.K. De.

Module IVMajor Sanskrit authors of KeralaSanskarachariar, Melpathrn, Ramapanivad4 Chattambi Swamikal, Sree Narayanaguru,Punnasseri Neelakantha Sarma and Swathi Thirunai.

Essential readitrgContribution of Kerala to Sanskit literatue - Dr. K. Kunhunni Raja

Module VClassical performing arts of Kerala - Kutiyattam, Cakyarkuttu, Nangiarkuttu andKrishnanattam.

Referencel. Kuthambalangdil - K.P. Narayana Pisharodi. 2. Natyakalpadrumam - Mani MadhavaChakyar.3. Traditional Sanskrit Theahe of Kerala - Dr. C. Rajendran4. Ahbinetri - Usha Nangiar. 5. Nangyarkuttu - Nirmala Panikar.

Module VITranslation - Unknown Sanskrit verses to Regional language or English. English passageto Sanskrit.

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sKT 4 B (0s)B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT

SEMESTER-IV CORE COURSE -V\ryAKARAI{A AND NYAYA - I


(Iexts : l) Vaiyakarna Siddhanta Kaumudi ofBhattoji Dikshita2) Tarkasamgraha of Annambhatta)

Aim of the courseThe course aims at developing skill among the students in using and understandingSanskrit Grammar. Language skill can be developed only through the study ofVyakarana. This course aims at developing language skill also. The course intends toprovide the student with the basic knowledge ofNyaya siddhanta.

Objectives of the CourseTo enable the students to use the language without errorTo know Sandhi rules, Samasa and through this the better understanding of literature.To understand and use language in a better style through the study ofNyaya.To acquire general awareness ofNyaya Philosophy.

Course outlineModule ISamjna and Paribhasha Prakaranas

Module II

Tarkasangraha - Text only.

Module III

Sandhi Prakarana - Ach Sandhi, Halsandhi and Visargasandhi

Prescribed Texts.

1 . Vaiyakarana Siddhanta Kaumudi of Bhattoji Dikshita2. Tarkasamgraha of Annambhatta.

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SEMESTER - IV CORE COURSE - VINATAKA

(Text : Abhij nano Sakunthala)


Aim of the courseThe Course aims at introducing the students the Drsyakavya in Sanskrit Literature. Typesof drama and characteristics of drama are to be familiarized. Appreciation of drama is

also intended here.

Objects of the courseStudy of Sanskrit dramatic litelature in general. General awareness of the dramas ofKalidasa. Appreciation and enjoyment of Sanskrit drama.

Course outlineModule IIntroduction of Sanskrit drama and the poetic skill of Kalidasa.Study of Abhijnana Sakunthala Act-l

Module IIAbhijnana Sakunthala Acts II & III

Module IIIAbhijnana Sankunthala Acts IV & V

Module IVAbhijnana Sakunthala Acts VI & V[

Essential readingAbhijnana Sakunthala of Kalidasa

Additional readingSanskrit Drama - A.B. KeithKalidasa - Dr. C. Kunj an Raja.Chatralum Camararum - M.P. Sankunni Nair.

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sKT4C07(01)B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT

SEMETSER- IV COMPLEMENTARY COURSE - VIIINDIAN LITERARY THEORIES


Aim of the courseThe course aims at familiarizing the contributions of different authors of Indian LiteraryTheory. It also aims at the relevance and importance of each ,.r,*i"r r,i".*y-in""rr]Objectives of the courseTo familiarize the student with the study of different aspects of Literary Theory inSanskrit.

Course OutlineModule IBhamaha, Dandin Vaman4 Udbhata and Rudrata

Module IIAnandavardhana and Abhinavaguptha

Module IIIKuntak4 Mahimabhatta, Kshemendra a:rd Rajasekhara.

Essential ReadingSome Aspects of Literary criticism in sanskrit - A. Sankran, pub. by University ofMadras

Additional ReadingKalyalar*ara of BhamahaKavyadarsa of DandinKavyalankarasutravrtti of VamanaKavyalankara of Udbhata.Kavyalankara of RudrataDhwanyaloka of Anandavardhana with Locana.Natyasastra of Bharata with Abhinavagupta,s AbhinavabharatiVakoktij eevita of KuntakaAucityavicaracarca of KshemendraBharateeyakalyadarsanam by by Dr. T. BhaskaranStudies on some concepts of Alankarasastra by Dr. V . RaghavanSanskrit Poetics - P.V. KaneSanskrit Poetics - S.K. DeBhoja's Smgarapraka - Dr. V. RaghavanIndian Literary Criticism Vo.. I - A.K. Warder

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sKr4c08(01)B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT

SEMESTER - IV COMPLEMENTARY COURSE - VIIIINDIAhI PHILOSOPHY NON VEDIC SCHOOLS


Aim of the courseThis course aims at general awafeness of the non vedic schools of Indian Philosophy.

This course introduces, the charvaka Philosophy, Bauddha and Jaina Philosophics and

other Schools of Philosophy like Pratyabhijna and Paniniyan.

Objectives of the CourseTo

-introduce the main features of Indian Philosophy, its divisions into Vedic and Non

Vedic Schools and main works of Non Vedic Indian Philosophy'

Course outlineModule IDevelopment of Indian Philosophical thought. Division into Vedic and Non Vedic

Schools - Major Authors and Works of Non Vedic Schools.

Module IIChawaka Philosophy

Module IIIBhudclha Philosophy

Module IVJaina PhilosophyModule VOther Schools ofNon Vedic Philosophy - Pratyabhijna, Panini etc.

Essential reading1. Outlines of lndian Philosophy - M. Hiriyanna.2. Sarvadarsanasamgraha of Sayana Madhava.

Additional reading1. I-okayata - D.P. Chattopadhyaya.2. A study in ancient lndian Materialism - D.P. Chattopadhyaya

3. History of India Philosophy - S.N. Dasgupta-

4. Outlines of Jainism - Ed. F.W. Thomas.5. Indian Philosophy - Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.6. Indian Thought - K. Damodaran.

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sKT4C04(02)B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME MALAYALAM

SEMESTER - IV COMPLEMENTERY COURSE - IVDRAMA AND KERALA SANSKRIT THEATRE


Aim of the courseThe course aims at familiarizing Sanskrit dramatic literature. Course enables the studentsto know the general features of Sanskrit drama and major fuamatic works. The courseencourages the study of Kerala Sanskrit theatre.

Objective of the CourseTo familiarize Sanskrit dramas to the students.To familiarize Bhasa and his plays.To familiarize the enactment of Sanskrit drama and other theatre of Kerala.

Course OutlineModule IDutavakya ofBhasa

Module IIMajor dramatists and their works. Kalidasa, Bhavabhuti and Saktibhadras

Module IIIKerala Saaskrit Theatre - Kudiyattom, Chakyarkuthu and Nangyarkuttu

Additional reading1. Natyakalpadrumam- Mani Madhavachakyar.2. Kuttampalangalil - Prof. K.P. Narayana Pishroty.3. Abhinetri - Usha Nangiar4. Sanskrit on the stage - Dr. K. Kunjunni Raja.5. Natyamandapam - M.P Sankunni Nair

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Course Code Title Instructional hour perweek

Credits

SKT5BOT Veda Smrithi and Upanishad 5 4

SKT5B08 Vyakarana and NyaYa II 5 4

SKT5B09 Bhagavatgita and Arthasastrq 5 4

SKT5BlO General Informatics 5 4

sKT s D (01) Malagement principles inSanskrit

3 2

sKT s D (02) Ancient Indian Law J 2

sKT s D (03) Scientific literature inSanskrit and Kerala

3 2

Proiect 2

SEMESTERV

SKT5BOTB.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT

SEMESTER - V CORE COURSE - VIIVEDA SMRTI AND UPANISIIAD


Aim of the courseAim of the course is to make the student aware of the Vedic Culture, Vedic text, the most

ancient literary forms available to us. It also introduces the Upanishads and Upanishadic

culture. A general awareness of Smrthis is also intended here.

Objectives of the courseTo infoduce the Vedic texts. Upanishads and Smrtis to the students'

To enable the students to improve their knowledge of Vedic literature, Upanishads and

Smrits.To familiarize the student with the ancient system ofjudiciary.

Course outlineModule IIntroduction ofVedas, Upanishads and Smrtis. Their date, Iarguage, religion,

Characteristics and Culture.

Module IIRgvedic hymns of Agni, Indra, Ushas and Kitava'

Module IIIVerses I to 93 -VIII Adhyaya of Manusmrti

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Module IV

Isavayopanishad

Essential reading1. A short History of Sanskrit Literature - Prof. T.K. Ramachandra Iyer.2. Vedic Reader - A.A. Macdonell, Oxford Undiversity press - Delhi, Bombay.3. Manusmrti - Ed. Ganganath Jha, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi.4. Isavasyopanishad

Additional Reading1. Rgveda - Malayalam Translation by Vallathol Narayana Menon.2. Samskrita Sahitya Chariham - K.C. Pillai, D.C. Books, Kottayam.3. History of Vedic Literature - S.N. sarma, chowkhamba sanskrit series - varanasi.4. Yaajavalkya s,n'ti - Ed. T. Ganapathi Sastri, Mushiram Manoharlal publishers, NewDelhi. 1992

l. smrti, Political and Legal System - A Socio Economic Study - prabhavathi Sinha -Peoples Publishing House, New Delhi 1982.6. S ankarabhashya of Isavasyopanishad.7. History of Sanskdt Literature - A.A. Macdonnel.

SKT5B08B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRITSEMESTER - V CORE COURSE - VIII

\ryAKARANA AND NYAYA - IICredits 4 Instructional hours 90

Aim of the course

]he.cgursg aims at developing skill among the students in using and understanding

-s-angkrit Grammar. Language skilt can be developed only through the study oi

vyakarana. This course aims at developing language skill also. The course intends toprovide the student with the basic knowledge ofNyaya Siddhanta.

Objectives of the courseTo enable the students to use the language without enor.To know Sandhi rules, Samasa and through this the better understanding ofliterature.To understand and use language in a better style through the study ofNyaya.To acquire general awareness ofNyaya philosophy.

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Course outlineModule Ii;il; prakaranam (Ajanta Pullinga Prakaranam and Ajanta Streelinga Prakaranam -Prakriyas ofRama Sabda and Remaa Sabda)

Module II - Tarkasamgaha - Deepika upto the end of Anumanakhanda'

Modul III - Bhuadi Prakaranam - Prakriya of Bhu and Edh Dhatus in all Lakaras

Modul [V - KarakaPrakaranam

Essential reading1. Sidhanta Kaumudi of Bhattoj idikshita'

2. Tarkasangraha Annambhatta with Deepika

Additional readingI . Laghu Panineeyam - A.R. Raja Raja Varma'

- -

i. ir'gi*raan*t Kaumudi _" Balahitaishini Bhashavyakhya by prof. R. vasudevan

Potti.3. Primer of Indian Logic - Kuppuswami Sastri

l. i,,.kti,|,r***"- 1 M.lputt* Narayana Bhatta - Guruvayur Devaswam' Guruvayur'

5. Paniniyapradyotam - I.C. Chacko'

Balahitaiihini Vyakhya by Prof. R. Vasudevan Potty'


SEMESTER-V CORE COURSE -IXBHAGAVADGITA AI\D ARTHASASTRA


Aim of the courseThis course aims at introducing two masterpieces of Sanskrit Literature - Bhagavadgita

*a attn**t u to the studenti. Both texts are great works on crisis management and

state craft.

Objectives of the courseio enubl" the students to understand Bhagavadgit4 the great philosophical text'

io introduce the principles of ancient state craft and management principles through the

study of Arthasasi"u to tt" students. To make students capable in crisis management.

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Course outlineModule IBhagvadgita - Chapter III

Module IIArthasasha of Kautilya - Vinayadhikaranam. Segments 1 to 7

Module IIIArthasastra - Vinayadhikaranam - Segnents g to 13

Module IVArthasastra - Vinayadhikaranam - Segments 14 to 1g

Essential reading1. Bhagavadgita - Chapter III2. Arthasastra - Kautilya - Vinayadhikaranam.

Additional readingl. Indian Traditions of Management Ed. Dr. N.V.p. Unithiri2. The Holy Geeta3. Arthasastra - M .V.M4. Bhagavadgita -

SKT5BlOB.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT

SEMESTER - V CORE COURSE - XCENTERAL INF'ORMATICS AND SANSKRIT

Credits 4 hstructional hours 90

Aim of the courseTo develop and expand the basic informatics skills and attitudes rerevant to the emergingknowledgesociety.and also to equip the students to effectivery utilize Sanskit knowledge resourcesfor study.

Objectives of the courseTo familiarize the internet functional knowledge and popular utilities.To create awareness about major informatics initiatives in India.

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To impart skills to enable students to use Sanshit and digital knowledge resources inleaming.

Course outlineModule IDat4 information and knowledge, knowledge management - Computer networks &inteme! Intemet as knowledge repository, academic search techniques.

Essential readingDouglas. E, Comer, The Intemet - Chapter 1,2 & 3

Module IISanskrit and Computers, NLP and Knowledge representing in artificial intelligence.

Essential readingSanskrit and Science - Part I. Relevance of Sastra for Natural Language Processing.V. Kameswari - general editor.

Additional ReferencesAlexis Leon & Mathews Leon, Computers Today, Leon VikasPeter Norton, lntroduction to Computers. George Beekmaa, Eugene Rathswhol,Computer Conlluence, Pearson Education, Barabara Wilson, Information Technology:The Basics Thomson Leaming Ramesh.Bangia Leaming Computer Fundamentals, Khanna Book Publishers.

Web Resources:

www. openoffice.org - Open Office Official Web site.

www. microsoft.com/office Ms Office web site

www.lgta.org Office onJine lessons

www.leamthenet.com Web Printer

www.computer.org/history/timel ine

www.computerhi story.org

hft p :/computer.howstuf fi vorks.com

www.keralaitmission.org

www.technopark.org

ujjwol.com.np/sanskrit/sanskrit. . ./sanskrit-as-computer-programmingJanguage.

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B.A- DXGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT- - . SEMESTER_V OPEN COURSE -IMANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES IN SAI{SKRJT


Aim of the courseThis course aims at familiarizing the manlay unearthed hith".t".'B; this course ancient literature thatmanagement principles that erected on the with a value based,

Objective of the CourseTo lookTo enab leadership qualities in Bhagavadgita.

compare ancient Indian Management Pri-nciples andement.

Course outlineModule IBhagavadgita - Chapter _ I

Module IILeadership lessons from Bhagavadgita.

' _ A commentary on Chapter I of

.V.p. Unirhirifrom the Vidura Niti _ Sivakumar. N and

sdom _ K.V.K Thampuran _ Chinmaya

il#jl" wonderland of Indian Management _ Sha.y Rangnekar _ Vikas publishers,

5. Vivekananda's Commentary on Bhagavadgita.

sKT 5 D (01)

Credits 2

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SKT5D02

Credits 2

B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRITSEMESTER- V OPEN COURSE - II

ANCIENT INDIAN LAW


Aim of the courseThe course aims at acquainting the student with the rich sources and the vast literature ofAncient Indian Law. It also aims at giving a general picture of different phases in thedevelopment of different laws like personal, social and criminal laws in Ancient India.And also to give a descriptive analysis of importaat landmarks in this development, suchas Dharmasutrs, smrtis(especially, Manusmrti and yanjavalkyasmrti) and Artir^u.t u.

Objective of the course1. The student is to get a historical and content - wise sketch of Major Dharmasutra texts.2. He is to get a brief but clear sketch of major Smrti works.3. He is to be equipped with awareness of Arthasastra as a work on Judiciary, though it isprimarily a work on Statecraft.4. He is to get a general idea of the importance of Manusmrti and yajnavalkyasmrti in theformation of present H.indu Law.

Course outliueModule IA General introduction to Dharmasutra works Enumeration and the relative chronologyof all dharmasutra works. A short analysis of contents of Dharmasutra works.

Module IIA general introduction to smrti works. Enumeration and the relative ckonology of allSmrti works. A short analysis oflhe contents of Smrti works.

Module IIIA general introduction to Arthasasthr4 a general study of different Laws prescribed inArthasasthra.

Module IVA special study of Manusmrti and yajnavalkyasmrti as Source books of Modem HinduLaw.

Reference Books1. A glossary of Smrti literature, S.C. Banerji, Cunthi, pustak, Culcutta 1963.2. A brief History of Dharmasastra - S.c. Banerji, Abhinav publications, Delhi 19993. The Dharmasasha - Ar introductory analysis. Ed. B.K. Swain, Akshaya prakashan,New Delhi 2004.4. Manusmrti. Ed. R.N Sharma. chowkhamba Sanskrita pratislrthan, varanasi 2003

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5. Dharmasastra - A link between tradition and modemity, Ed. B.K. Swain,Chowkhambha Sanskrita pratishthan, Varanasi.6 Kautilya - Arthasasha Ed. L.N. Rangarajaa, penguin Books India ltd. New Delhi 1992

Books for additional reference1. . Indian family law, Sreedharaa Varier, (Z Vols) Janatha Book Stall,Thiruvananthapuram, I 987.2' Niyamavijnanakosam (Marayalam) Advocate sastyavan Nair, Sahitya pravanhakaSangham, Koftayam.

l; Pd:.ipl.: oJ Hindu jurisprudence (2 Vols) S.C. Banerji, Sarada pubtishing House,New Delhi, 19964. Kautilya's Arthasastr4 Ed. R.p. Kangle, (III pt.s), MLBD, New Delhl 1992.

sKr 5 D (03)

B.A DEGRXE PROGRAMME SANSKRITSEMESTER- V OPEN COURSE - III

SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE IN SANSKRJT


Aim of the courseThis course aims at introducing Scientific Literature in Sankrit. It also aims to familiarizethe contribution of Kerala to Scientific Literature.

Objectives of the courseTo enable the students to understand the Scientific Literature in General.To familiarize the students with the contributions of Kerala to Scientific Literature.

Course outlineModule IAyurveda * origin and growth of Indian medicar system. Major authors and texts onAyurveda.

Essential readingHistory of A),urveda by N.V. Krishnankutty Varier, part I pp_1-44

Module IIAstronomy and Mathematics

Essential readingTechnical Literature in Sanskit by Dr. venkata Subramania Iyer Article of Dr. K.V.Sarma.

Module IIIVastuvidya - History of Indian Architecture - Major works and contributions.

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Essential readingA. Textbook on vastuvidya. by T.s. Balagopalaprabhu - Nature and Scope of vastuVidya.

Books for readingl. Scientific Heritage of India - Ed. Dr. K.G. Paulose.2. Contribution of Kerala to Sanskrit Literature - Dr. K. Kunj unni Raja.3. Indian Scientific Tradition - Ed. Dr. N.V.P. Unithiri.4. History of Technical Literature in Sanskrit - D.P. Chattopadhyaya.5. HistorT of Science and Technology in India - Kuppuram. G. and Kumudini. K _Sandeep Prakashan, New Delhi.6. History of Ayurveda - N.V. Krishankutty Warrier, Aryavaidyasala Kottakkal.7. Astronomy and Mathematics in Kerala. Dr. K. Kunjunni Raja, Adyar Library, Madras.8. A History of Kerala School of Astronomy - K.v. Sarma, viswasw*u.'endu Institute,Hoshiarpur, Punj ab University.9. An Engineering Communicatory on Manushyalaya Chandrika - Achuthan A. andBalagopal, T.S. Prabhu, Vastuvidya Pratishtanam Calicut.

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SEMESTER \,'I

SKT6B 11

B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRITSEMESTER - VI CORE COURSE - XI

ALANKARASASTRA


Aim of the courseThe course aims at introducing the topic Alankarasastra in sanskrit. The topic consists ofthe ideas laid down by Mammata on definition division, reason and prayojana of Kavya.Definition and divisions oflakshana and the study ofRasa theory are aliolntended heie.

Objectives of the courseTo familiarize the theories laid down by Mammata on different aspects of Kavya.

Course outlineModule IIntroduction of Sanskrit Poetics and its growth and Major Schools ofthought.

Module IIKavyaprakasa of Mammata Ullasa land 2

Course Code Title Instructional hour perweek

Credits

SKT6B I1 Alankara Sastra 5 5SKT6B12 Natvasiddhanta 5 5SKT6B13 Sankhya and Vedantha 5 4SKT6B14 Elements of Indian Culture

and Environmental Science5 4

SKT6B1s(E0l)

Malayalam Writers onSanskrit

.J 2

SKT6Bls(E02)

Sanskrit Theatre of Kerala 3

2SKT6B1s(E03)

Kavisiksha 3

Proj ect 2 2

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Module IIIKavyaprakasa of Mammata Ullasa 3

Module IVKavyaprakasa of Mammata Ullasa 4, Upto the end of Rasacarcha.

Essential readingl. History of Sanskrit poetics _ S.K. De2. Kalyaprakasa of Mammata

Additional readingI . History of Sanskrit poetics - p.V. Kane

SKT. 6 B 12

B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRJTSEMESTER }'I CORE COURSE - XII

NATYASIDDHANTA(fexts: Dasarupaka of Dhananjaya _ Selected portions)

Credits 4Instructional hours 90

Aim of the courseThis course aims at introducing the principles of Sanskrit Dramatugy to students.

Objectives of the CourseThis course enables the students to urderstand the principles of Sanskrit Dramah*gy.To make the student understand the dramas in u o-o". J.r,The student gets acquainted with types,fR r;rkd A;iiitraracterisrics and illustrationsin a good way.

Course outlineModule IDasarupakam - prathamah prakasah.

Module II

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Dasarupakam- Dvitiyah Prakasah - Nayaka and Nayikabhedah

Module IIIDasarupakam - Trtiyah Prakasah

Essential readingl. Dasrupakam of Dhaaanjaya

Additional reading1. Natyasastra with Abhinavabharathi of Abhinavagupta2. Sahityadarpana of Viswanatha3. Response to Poetry - Dr. G.B. Mohanan4. Sanskritasahityavimarsanam - Dr. N.V.p Unithiri.

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B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SANKRITSEMESTER - VI CORE COURSE - XII

SANKHYA AND YENDANTA

Credits 4 Instmctional hours 90

Aim of the courseThis course aims at introducing a general awitreness of Bharatiya darsanam. Moreover ittrics to expose to the students the basic principles of Sankhya and vedanta philosophy.Enable the students to understand and compare the basic principles of the various ichoolsofPhilosophy.

Course outlineModule IIntroduction of the origin and development of philosophical thought in India - variousschools of thought.

Module IISankhya Karika of Iswara Krishna (Full Text)

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Module IIIVedantasara of Sandananada (Full Text)

Essential readingl. Sarvamatasangraha - Melpathur Narayana Bhatta2. Sankhya Karitka of Iswara Krishna3. Vedanthasara of Sadananda.

Additional reading1. Sarvadarsanasangraha - Madhavas2. Bharatiyadarsanangal - C.V. Vasudevabhattadiri3. Bharatiya chinta - K. Damodaran4. What is living and what is dead in Indian philosophy - D.p. Chattopadhyaya.5. Sankhya Thattavakaumudi - Vachaspathi Misra6. Vedanta Paribhasha - Dharmaraja Adhwarindra7. Outlines of Indian Philosophy - M. Hiriyanna.

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B.A DEGREE PROGRAMI\,IE SANSKRJTSEMESTER-VI CORE COI]RSE XIV

ELEMENTS OF. INDIAN CULTURI AND ET\TWRoNMENTAL SCIENCE


Aim of the courseThe course intends for the reintegration of Indian culture in the light of modernknowledge. The awareness of environment science helps us to improve aid integrate theappreci ation of literature.

Objectives of the courseTo enable the students to understand and appreciate currents of world thought, besidesthe movements of the lndian mind and to familiarize the ancient Indiaa eniironmentalprinciples through literature.

Course outlineModule IIndian Culture - Indus Valley, Harappan Culture, Vedic Culture.

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Module II

Reformation movement in India - Budha, Sankara, Ramanuja Madhva, vallabha,Chaitany4 Sri Ramakrishna, Vivekananda, Guru Nanak, i.ajaram fr4"n", n"y,Balagangadharathilak, Sree Narayana Guru, Dayananda Saraswathy.

Module IIIEnvironmental Science in Sanskrit.

Essential Reading1. Culture History of India - A.L. Basham.2. Discovery of India - Javahar Lal Nehru.3. Environmental awareness in Sanskrit - V.N. Jha4. Environmental awareness in ancient India by Dr. c. Rajendra from Indian Scientifictraditions by Dr. N.V.P. Unithiri.

Books for reference1 . Cultural Heritage of India - Vol. I to III2. Indian Heritage - Dr. V. Raghavan.3. The wonder that was India by A.L. Basham4. Facets oflndian Culture - A. Sreenivas.

sKr6Bls(E01)B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SANSKRJT

SEMESTER _ Vr CORE COURSE _ XV ELECTTVE (01)MALAYALAM WRITERS ON SANSKRIT


Aim of the courseThe course aims at familiarizing the students with the major writers in Malayalam whohave tried to expose the ideas laid down in Sanskrit Literature.

Objectives of the courseTo bring to the attention of the students what are the efforts done by Malayalam writersto familiarize Sanskrit literature to Malayalam readers.To enable the students to understand the principles raid down in Sanskrit easily.

Course outlineModule IKuttikrishna Marar - Books for study - Bharataparyatanam, valmikiude Raman andNirupanam Sanskrita Sahityathil.

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Module IIJoseph Mundassery - Books for study - Kavyapeethika, Manadandam.

Module IIIM.P. Sankunni Nair - Books lbr study Chatrawm Chamaralum, Natyamandapam.

Module IYProf. K.P. Narayana Pisharody - Books for study - Koothampalangalil, Kalidasahrdayam

tedi.

Module VN.V.Krishnawarrier - Books for study N.V. yude Sahityavimarsanam, Melputturintevyakarana pratibha.

sKT 6 B l5 (E 02)B.A DEGREE PROGRAMME SAI\SKRIT

SEMESTER- VI CORE COURSE - XV ELECTIVE (02)

SANSKRJT THEATRE OF KERALA


Aim of the courseThe course aims at experiencing the Sanskit dramatic literature to the students. KeralaTheatre is the one and the only one theatre which preserved the Sanskrit dramatictradition as such.

Objectives of the courseEnables the students to acquaint with the theatre of Kerala.To understand the origin and development of Sanskrit theatre of Kerala.To study and compare the characteristics of Sanskrit theatre with other modem theatres.

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Course outlineModule IOrigin and development of Kutiyattom.

Module IIPlays performed in Kutiyattom

Module IIIPeculiarities of Kutiyattom

Module IVChakyarkuttu and Nangyarkuttu

Books for readingl. Nityakalpadrumam - Mani Madhavachakyar - Pub. by Kerala Kalamandalam.

2. Koothampalangalil - Prof. K.P. Narayana Pisharoty.

3. Bhagavadajjuka in Kutiyattom - Dr. K.G. Paulose, Bharatiya Book Corporation, NewDelhi4. Kutiyattom - A Historical study - Dr. K.G Paulose - Ravivarma Sanskrit Granthavali

Thrippunithura.

5. Introduction to Kutiyattom - Dr. K.G. Paulose, Gort. Sanskit College,Thrippunithara.

6. The Traditional Sanskrit Theatre of Kerala - Dr. C. Rajendran Pub. University ofCalicut.7. Women in Kutiyattom - L.S. Rajagopal, Kuppuswami Research Institute, Madras.8. Nangiyarkuthr - Nirmala Panicker, Pub. from Irinjalakkuda.9. Kutiyattom - An introduction - Dr. K.Kujunni Raja, Sangeetha Natak Academy -Delhi.10. Sanskit Dramas of Kulasekhara - A Study - Dr. N.P. Unni, Pub. by KeralaHistorical Society.

I 1. NatyamandaFam - M.P. Sankunni Nair, Mathrubhumi, Kozhikkode.12. Abhinetri - Usha Nangiar.

13. Sree Ramacharitham - Nangiarammakuttu - Margi Sati.

14. Sree Krishnacharitam Nangiarammakuttu - P.K. Narayana Nambiar _ Pub. KeralaKala Mandalam, Cheruthruthy.

15. Kalalokam - Prof. K.P. Narayana Pisharodi, Mangalodayam, Thrissur16. Ascharya Chhodamani - Saktibhadra, Pub. Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Thrissur17. Bhagavadjjukam - K.P. Narayana Pisharodi, Kerala Sahitya Academy

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sKT6Bl5(803)B.A DEGR.EE PROGRAMME SANSKRIT

SEMESTER _ vr coRE COURSE _ xv ELECTTVE (03)KAVISIKSIIA


Aim of the courseThe course aims at fam,iarize the instructions to poet, laid down in almost all texts ofAlankarasastra in Sanskrit. It is also intended t" urirg i" light the

"rigi" "ra-gi"r*r, "rIiterary criticism in Sanskit in to a School.

Objective of the CourseTo introduce the principles of Kavisiksha to Students.To introduce the daily routine rvork of the poet as envisaged in Kavisiksha.To establish the prominence and importance orrruiritrf;u in ttre mat<inf otliterature.

Course outlineModule IIntroduction to Kavisiksha _ Major texts and Authors

Module IIPadavakyaviveka, Karayithri and Bhavayithri pratibhas, concept of Kavyapaka andSources of Poetic themes.

Module IIIThe daily routine ofa poet.

Module IVPoetic conventions and plagiarism.

Essential ReadingI. Kavyamimamsa of RajasekharaLiterature - Dr. K. Kunjunni Raja & Dr. M.S. Menon

Additional readingl. Kavikanthabharana - Kshemendra2. Suvrttatilakam - Kshemandra3. Kavyanusasana - Hemachandra4. Alankarasekhara - Kesavamisra5. Kavikalpalatha - Deveswara6. Kavya Siksha - Vinayachandrasuri7. Hydayasamvadam - Dr. M.S. Menon

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-G.B. Mohan

- Dr. K. Kunjunni RajaI l Elements of Indian Aesthetics - S.N. Ghosal Sastry12. Bharatiya Kalyasastram - Dr. T. Bhaskaran13. Samskrtattile Kavyatatvachinta - Krishnachaitanya 2 Vols. N.B.S. Kottaya

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