Syllabus (पाठ्यक्रमः)

Syllabus of MDP Sanskrit (Dec 2021 to May 2025)

Syllabus of FYUGP CBCS (NEP 2020)

Post Graduate Department of Sanskrit, University of Jammu

Programme and Course Outcomes

Programme Outcomes

  • Students progressing through MDP in Sanskrit from this institution mature themselves for a systemic and critical study of the things that enhances their capability to answer and explain the difficult arguments that they face in next level of studies. 
  • Interactive aptitude is boosted up as an outcome of this programme and student becomes competent enough to present his own views independently. 
  • This Programme also inspires the students from to actively participate in different socio-economic-cultural activities of which they have been theoretically taught in classroom situation. 
  • This programme makes it learners accomplished to judgementally appreciate and academic demonstration of any sort.
  • Students passing out from this programme turn out to be employable. 
  • This programme further motivates the students to commence systematic and structured research in several and unexplored arena of knowledge. 
  • The most significant outcome of the programme is that the students imbibe greater values of life when the pass out from here.

Course Outcomes-

  1. Master Degree Programme in Sanskrit.

Semester-I

Course No & Titles

Outcomes Descriptions

Remarks

PSSKTC 105

A Study of Sanskrit Drama and Dramaturgy

  • Drama is an important tool for preparing students to live and work in a world i.e increasingly teams oriented rather than hierarchical. Drama also has student develop tolerance and empathy. In order to play another a role competently an actor must be able to fully inhabit another soul. Drama develops students/ actors communication skills and make them strong people. 
  • Dasarupaka is also a good poetic literature dealing way ten rupakas of which nataka is one. The salient features given in the book are important for creation of a successful literature.

 

PSSKTC 106

Grammar and Translation

  • Vyakaran without Grammer we cannot understand any language. In order to learn Sanskrit language perfectly it is necessary to read Grammerand Grammatical Literature like laghusiddhantakoumudi, Ashtadhyayi etc.
  • Grammar has been taken a limb of the Vedas (Vedanta) because without it the meaning of the suktas and their application (viniyog) would not have been perfect.
  • Imperfect pronunciation and the wrong application of the Suktas may lead a man to the world of disaster which is called VagVajara and Apshabda etc.
  • The study of grammer leaves a man to the worlds of Moksha (Libration) as endorsed by Bhartrihari.

 

PSSKTC 107

Indian Poetics

  • The historical development of Indian poetics which is a great treasure in India.
  • Not only historic some of the books of re historic are prescribed here to know the formulation of concerning theory of aesthetics pleasure (rasa) i.e why Kavya prakasha deserves and inclusion in the syllabi.

 

PSSKTC 108

Indian Philosophy

  • Understand and be able to discuses major philosophical problems in the Indian tradition.
  • Asses agreements and philosophical perspective using critical reasoning.
  • Express complex thoughts logically and cohesion.

 

 

 

Semester-II

Course No & Titles

Outcomes Descriptions

Remarks

PSSKTC 105

Vedic Literature

  • The Student comes to know the Vedic culture literature and Grammar.  More over the student can get some type of spiritual knowledge from agni sukta etc which make them moral in their behaviour and life.

 

PSSKTC 106

A Study in Sanskrit Prose and Poetry

  • Students will be able to know aboutfamous Sanskrit Kavi like Kalidasa, Magha, Bilhana, Bhanabhatta and Ambikadattavyasa.
  •  Students also able to know depth knowledge about selected Granthas of given Kavi.
  • Students able to know historical development of Prose and Poetry of Sanskrit literature.

 

PSSKTC 107

Linguistics

  • Students will be able to appreciate and develop a scientific approach to the study of languages and its structure i.e. Phonology and Phonetics, Morphology and syntax etc.
  • The course will make the learner capable of analysing the words and their meanings including somatic changes based on established linguistic theories.

 

PSSKTC 108

Ancient Indian Palaeography and Epigraphy

  • The Student can devote them to the exploration of manuscript literature being trend in Manuscriptology.
  • Students will be successfully able to decipher and read scripts; and date inscriptions with the help of palaeographic features of the script.
  • Students will also understand the definition an importance of Palaeography, Epigraphy and Brahmi and Sharada scripts.
  • Students able to know about Ashokan Inscriptions and Sharada Inscriptions of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • After studding this course Students will be get employability on this field.

 

 

 

Semester-III

Course No & Titles

Outcomes Descriptions

Remarks

PSSKTC 311

Vedic Literature

  • The Vedic truths do well to all beings in the world. They aim at bringing about the spiritual and material uplift of everyone. Sectarianism has no place in it. The Vedas contain principles that impart peace and contentment to the whole world. It is proved that modern-day discoveries, inventions, theories, concepts are broadly based on Vedic knowledge/literature. Many scientists have studied Vedic literature to get in-depth insights into scientific, spiritual, psychological, behavioural knowledge.

 

PSSKTC 312

Dharmashastra and Arthashastra

  • Dharmasastra is the source of our modern law. It is often referred to by the advocates and judges even at the apex level. The slogan "Dharmorakshati Rakshitah" is popularly known in India and aboard. This department offers various courses from UG to doctoral level covering all the important aspects of this discipline.
  • The participant will be able to read and understand the Sanskrit text. The participant will get familiar with the methodology of Ancient Indian Administrative Science. The participant will develop a perspective to study the Sanskrit texts related to administration.

 

 

PSSKTEPE 313

Study of Mauryan and Post Mauryan Prakrit Inscriptions

  • Epigraphy in the study of inscriptions and inscriptions literally means any writings engraved on some objects.
  • Inscriptions are of great value as they are engraved on stones and metals. They cannot be tampered with without detection.
  • The knowledge of epigraphy and Paleography has to be acquired by an intensive study of numerous Published inscriptions.

 

PSSKTEPE 314

Study of Pre-Gupta Inscriptions

  • Epigraphy in the study of inscriptions and inscriptions literally means any writings engraved on some objects.
  • Inscriptions are of great value as they are engraved on stones and metals. They cannot be tampered with without detection.
  • The knowledge of epigraphy and Paleography has to be acquired by an intensive study of numerous Published inscriptions.

 

PSSKTPOE 315

Kavyashastra

  • Broad knowledge of poetic elements based on ‘Dhvanyalok’.
  • Broad poetic knowledge  based on ‘Kavyaprakash’
  • Knowledge of poetic elements like Gunibhut vyangya, Adham kavya Dosh and Gun in the context of Kavyaprakash.

 

PSSKTPOE 316

Sanskrit Rupaka

  • Students will able to know no the source of Drama Svapnavasavadattam and his 13 plays.
  • Students will able to know no the source of Drama (Mrichhakatikam).
  • Students will find play-writers from sudraka downwards confirming to necessary rule of Bharata.
  • Students will be able to know the story of Uttarramcharita.  They also will be able to know about the writing style  of Bhabhabhuti.

 

PSSKTEPE 317

Study in KashmirShaivism

  • Kashmir Shaivism claimed to supersede Shaiva Siddhanta, a dualistic tradition which scholars consider normative tantric Shaivism. The Shaiva Siddhanta goal of becoming an ontologically distinct Shiva (through Shiva's grace) was replaced by recognizing oneself as Shiva who, in Kashmir Shaivism's monism, is the entirety of the universe. The Shaiva Siddhanta goal of becoming an ontologically distinct Shival (through Shiva's grace) was replaced by recognizing oneself as Shiva who, in Kashmir Shaivism's monism, is the entirety of the universe.

 

PSSKTEPE 318

Study of Philosophical Texts

  • Indian philosophy denotes the philosophical speculations of all Indian thinkers, ancient or modern, Hindus or non-Hindus, theists or atheists. 'Indian philosophy' is supposed by some to be synonymous with 'Hindu philosophy'. This would be true only if the word 'Hindu' were taken in the geographical sense of 'Indian'. In Indian philosophy, human life is validated through four pillars Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. Dharma refers to responsibility, Artha refers to success, Kama refers to fun and Moksha to freedom. Indian philosophy recognizes the fact of unity in diversity. 9. Indian conception of education and of philosophy believes in cooperation between individuals and not in mutual competition. The principle of cooperation is extended even to the animals world and the forces of nature.

 

PSSKTEPE 319

Phonetics and Phonology

  • Create an enquiry into the function of language and lay ground work for systematic study of the science of language.
  • Provide a better understanding of human speech sound. The knowledge of IPA would improve pronunciation and help in transcription.

 

PSSKTEPE 320

An outline of structure of Sanskrit

  • Use the knowledge of linguistics in the area of language teaching.
  • Acquainted with a variety of teaching aids so that it can gainfully be used in classroom teaching.

 

 

Semester-IV

Course No & Titles

Outcomes Descriptions

Remarks

PSSKTC 412

Essay, Translation and History of Sanskrit Literature

  • Enhancement of writing skill in Sanskrit : Essay in Sanskrit
  • Employ a writing process and demonstrate the ability to write clear sentences and construct paragraphs and essays that effectively make use of supporting details, examples, and evidence.
  • Students are expected to learn the history of Vedic Literature. Then they will have a complete knowledge of ancient Vedic History. It will help them later on their research.  Students will be able to know the various schools of Vedic Interpretations of Eastern and Western. Then they will be able to earn the knowledge to compare and analysis of interpretations.

 

PSSKTC 413

Jyotirvigyan and Ancient Architecture

  • Deeper knowledge of Vedic Astrology. Making general and concrete predictions through different aspects analysis. Recognizing the celestial bodies of our solar system and their relationships with the different parts of life. Recognize and explain the twelve signs of the zodiacs.
  • Course enables to understand the fundamentals of Vastu Shastra, becoming helpful for suggesting authentic VASTU solutions.
  • At the end of this course student will understand Vastu Shastra & they will be taught the importance of ilizing panch tavas of nature and integrating the impact to enhance the resident of the space.

 

PSSKTEPE 414

Inscriptions of the Imperial Guptas

  • After learn this topic student will be able to know about historical value stone pillar inscription of Chandragupta.
  • Student will able to know about Mehrauli stone pillar inscription of Chandra. Identification and conquest of Chandra.
  • Students will be able to know about importance of Raipur copper plate inscription of Prabhavati Gupta and historical importance of Indore inscription of Skandagupta.

 

 

PSSKTEPE 415

Post Gupta Inscriptions

  • At the end of this topic student will be able to know about historical importance of Mandsorin inscription of yashodharman.
  • Student will be able to know about historical importance of the Madhubani inscription of Harsha and his family history.
  • Student will be able to know about historical importance of Srinagar stone inscription of Queen Didda and history of reign.

 

 

PSSKTPOE 405

A study of the Western and Eastern Poetics

  • The Student should know the historical development of Indian poetics which is a great treasure in India.
  •  After learn this topic student will know about definition of poetry given by Indian poetician.
  • Student will know about different schools of Indian Kavshastra i.e. Rasa, Alankara, Dhvani, Reeti, Vakrokri and Auchtya Schools.
  • Students will get depth knowledge of Definitions, Causes and kind of Kavyas.

 

PSSKTPOE 406

Natyashastra Evam Rupak

  • BHARATHANATYAM provides the learners with knowledge & skills needed to prepare for a professional career as a classical dancer. Through the various programs they are trained to acquire different types of practice.
  • Programs, different classical dance workshops and performances motivatethem to improve their passion. Choreography sessions helps to update theirknowledge which is required to face the challenges of the present society.

 

PSSKTPHIE 416

Study in Spanda and Pratyabhijna system

  • Students will be able to know about Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha.
  • To understand about Paramarthasara text which express most fundamentally as awareness it self.
  • At the end of this course students will be able to know about Pratyabhijya system and idealistic monistic and theistic school of philosophy in Kashmir Shaivasim.

 

PSSKTPHIE 417

Nyaya, Yoga and Vedanta

  • Students will be able o know about Abhudya and Nishreyas and Shabdhnityatvavad
  • Students to understand about Physical and Mental health.
  • Students can control their soul, mind and action after reading the Yogdarshana written by Patanjali.
  • They can understand to Adwait, Dwait and Traithvad.

 

PSSKTLIE 409

Morphology and Syntax

  • Students can understand how words enter our language, how they are constructed and the rules which govern their use is important for those who learn, teach or study languages.
  • In this course students will build on the morphology and syntax that they learned in the foundation units in linguistics. Students will be equipped with techniques that they enable to analyze and describe the word- and sentence-structure of any language you are presented with.

 

PSSKTLIE 410

Historical Linguistics and Indo-Aryan

  • The course of Indo-Aryan Linguistics falls within the characterizing teachings of the "Indian Subcontinent" curriculum of the course "Languages, Cultures and Societies of Asia and Mediterranean Africa". The aim of the course is to provide students with a theoretical framework and reference tools enabling them to develop necessary knowledge for the study of Indo-Aryan linguistics (diachronically and synchronically) and philology.

    In particular, the course is divided in two parts. In the first part, students will be presented with fundamental concepts of the three major stages related to the evolution of Indo-Aryan languages (Old-, Middle- and New- (or Modern) Indo-Aryan), with special emphasis on the rich literature representing these diachronic stages and on the sociolinguistics of Indo-Aryan languages during the Middle Indo-Aryan period. Moreover we will pay attention to the main linguistic changes during Old-, Middle- and New- (or Modern) Indo-Aryan. In the second part of the course we will focus on the history of Hindi language and on its standardization during the 19th and 20th centuries.

 

PSSKTO 411

Holistic sciences in Sanskrit

& Indian languages & Sanskrit

  • Demonstrate  the various types of Sanskrit Shastras. 
  • Explain the  Shastra literature in Astrology , astronomy, Mathematics ,  Chemistry, Physics, architecture , Ayurved , Yogshastra , Sangeetshastra ect.
  • Examine the relationship between ancient and modern sciences. 

 

 

Name Designation Qualification Specialization Contact Info.
Prof. Ram Bahadur Professor & Head M.A., in Philosophy and Sanskrit M.Phil., D.Phil. Poetics, Philosophy, Jyotish & Shastras E-mail: rambshukla@yahoo.co.inEPABX: Mobile No.: 94192-33034
Prof. Sushma Devi Professor M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., MA -Linguistics, BA-Kathak Dance Indian Poetics, Epigraphy, Linguistics & Natya-Shastra & Vastu Shastras E-mail: sushmadavigupta@gmail.com, hodsanskrit2021@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419206001, 7006778163
Dr. Vidhyadhar Singh Assistant Professor M.A., Ph.D. Sanskrit Grammar, Linguistics, Vastushastra, Poetics E-mail: vdsarya@gmail.com varsheya@yahoo.com.inEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419138315
Dr. Satyapriya Arya Sr. Assistant Professor M.A., UGC -NET-JRF, Ph.D. Grammar, Vedas, Philosophy and Linguistics E-mail: satyapriya.delhi@gmail.com EPABX: Mobile No.: 8803256469
Dr. Priyanka Arya Assistant Professor MA, NET, PhD Grammer, Vedas and Sanskrit Literature E-mail: priyankarya24@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 7340941446
Dr. Prince Sharma Assistant Professor E-mail: psharma68374@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 7780846736
Dr. Surinder Kumar Assistant Professor E-mail: surinderkumarkp94@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9797134794
Dr. Harish Kumar Assistant Professor E-mail: EPABX: Mobile No.: