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M.A. HINDU STUDIES

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SEMESTER 1

PAPER 1: Tattva Vimarsa

Learning Objectives

This paper examines the foundational principles of Hindu identity, covering Astadasa vidyas,
Upangas, and their acaryas alongside historical, geographical , and darsanaic dimensions. It
explores universal ideas while analyzing principles of Sakti and Prakrti. Furthermore, it addresses
concepts like Oneness in Vedanta and interconnectedness in various darsanas, and distinguishes
varna, jati, and caste.

Learning Outcomes

After the completion of the course the students will-

!. Understand the terms "Hindu" and Hindutva in a darsanaic context and differentiating it with

'Hinduism'

2. Identify Astadasa vidyas, Upangas, and their acaryas

3. Explore common darsanaic themes across traditions

4. Analyse the portrayal of Sakti and Prakrti across Hindu texts

Unit I : Hindu Jivana Dristi

I. Understanding the term " Hindu", its historicity and geographical Aspects

2. Hindu Jivana-drsti: What do eminent Thinkers think of it?

Recommended Readings:
1. ' Hindu Philosophy of Life and Indian Thinkers' (2024) New Delhi, Motilal Banarasidas
and Bharti ya Yidya Adhyayan Kendra (Selected Readings on Hindu and Hindutva)
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Unit II: Philosophical Domains

2. Enumeration of Astadasa vidyas and Upangas with their respective acaryas

3. Padartha/tattva/atma across traditions and underlying unifying themes.

Recommended Readings:

I. Hindu Sastras and Samskaras, V.A.K Ayer, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, MLBD, New Delhi.

2. Shamrn, Chandradhar. ( 1979). A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy (l 979), New Delhi, :
Motilal Banarasidas

3. The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram kn:-lrna Math, Bangalore

Unit III: Feminine Discourse (Stri Vimarsa)

4. Position of feminine in Bharata: Parallel sovereignty principles

a. Self-definitions: Viik-Silkta, Devya-atharva-sTr~a silkta and BhagavadgTta ( I0.20-

40)
b. Ardhanariswara concept, Brhadaranyaka Upanisad (l.4.3)

5. Sakti and Prakrti principles

6. Position of feminine in Jaina-darsana, Bauddha-darsana, and SrT Guru Granth Sahibji

Recommended Readings:

I. Altekar,A.S.,(2016) Position of Women in Hindu Civilization: From

Prehistoric Time to the Present Day.Delhi.Motilal Banarasidas
(Introduction)
2. Narayanan, C.K. Indian Women, Feminism and Womens liberation.
Indus Scrolls Press
3. Sharma, Chandradhar. ( 1979). Chapter on Sankhya in A Critical Survey
of Indian Philosophy (1979), New Delhi, : Motilal Banarasidas

Unit IV: Social Context

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7. The principle of Oneness in Vedanta and interconnectedness in Jaina, Bauddha, Nyaya &
Vaise~ika darsana, and Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, and the consequential idea of all-
inclusiveness.

8. Understanding distinctions between van;ia, jati, and caste (Brhadaranyaka Upani~ad

(l.4.10-15), Bhagavadgita (18.41-45)

9. Enumeration of Rsis and saints from different social backgrounds

Recommended Readings

1. Vivekananda,Swami.(1989) Papers 'On Hinduism' and 'Buddhism, The Fulfilment Of

Hinduism ' in The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda.Volume l.Kolkata: Advaita
Ashram Publication
2. Ramamurthi,A.(2008) Advaita :A Conceptual Analysis Chapter on
Advaita).Delhi:D.K.Printworld
3. Heehs,Peter(2006).lndian Religions (Only part 4 ).Delhi:Permanent Black
4. Malhotra,Rajiv & Vishwanathan,Vijaya.(2023) 'Varna,Jati Caste'India,Blueone Inc p.p
19-47
5. Caste is Not Hindu
6. Jaggi , Rattan Singh. Bhav Parbodhini Teeka Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Vlll Vol. (selected
parts)
7. Singh, Jagbir. lndic Civilisation and its Dharma Traditions (selected parts)

Additional Readings:

l. Hindu View ofl(fe, S. Radhakrishnan, New Delhi, Harper Collins, 2012

3. Hindu Sastras and Samskaras, V.A.K Ayer, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, MLBD, New Delhi.

4. The Principal Upanishads, S. Radhakrishnan, Harper Collins, 2016

5. The Bhagavadgita (with Sanskrit text and English translation), Gita Press, Gorakhpur

6. The Holy Vedas , Bibek Debroy, B.R. Publishing Corporation

8. The Concept ofAtman in the principal Upanishad, Baldev Raj Sharma, Dinesh Publications,
Jalandhar, 1972.
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9.Nonduality : In Buddhism and Beyond, David R. Loy, Wisdom Publications, 2019

10. The Principal Upanishads , S. Radhakrishnan, Harper Collins, 2016

11 . Joslyn, Matilda Gage. Woman, Church and State. Voice of India. 1997

12. Samvardhini: Mahi la Yi shyak Bharti ya Dristikon, Yichar Yinimay Prakashan. 2016

13. /-lindutvafor the Changing Times, J Nandakumar. Indus Scrolls Press

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PAPER 2: PRAMA~A SIDDHANTA

Learning Objectives

This paper delves into pramai;ia, focusing on the roles of pramata, pramai;ia, prameya, and prama.
It explores pramai;ias, their definitions, methodologies, and practical applications in contemporary
contexts. The study analyses Sabda-sakti and its components, examining theories of intrinsic and
extrinsic validity within the framework of Bharatiya darsanas.

Learning Outcomes

After the completion of the course the students will-

- Understand pramai;ia and its role in knowledge acquisition

- Apply text analysis methods to interpret texts

- Gain knowledge of various pramai;ias, their methods, and limitations

- Analyse Sabda-sakti for enhanced linguistic and textual analysis

Unit I

I. Definition of pramai;ia, understanding Pramana Sidhhanta

2. Bharti ya model of analysis of text: pramata, pramai;ia, prameya, and prama

Unit II

3. Nature, definition, method, and limits of different types of pramai;ias: Pratyaksa,

Anumana, Upamana, Sabda, Anuplabdhi, Arthapatti

Unit III

4. Nature, definition, method and limits of different types of pramanas:

a. Sabda-sakti: abhidha, lak~ai;ia, vyafijana, and tatparya

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5. Swatah-pramanya, and paratah-pramanya

Unit IV

6. Applications of pramai;ia in contemporary texts of Natural Sciences, Ayurveda, Jurisprudence,

Social Science, etc.

7. Application to contemporary texts

Recommended Readings

Unit I

I. The Six Ways u_f'Knowing, ON Datta, University of Calcluta, 1998

2. A Modern Introduction to Indian Logic, SS Barlingay, National Publishing House, 1965

3. A Critical Survey u_/lndian Philosophy (English), Chandradhar Sharma, MLBD, New Delhi,
1979

Unit II

I. The Six Ways o.l Knowing, ON Datta, University of Calcluta, 1998

2. Tarka Samgrah ofAnnambhatta, Dayananda Bhargav, MLBD, New Delhi, 1978

Unit Ill

I. Word and its meaning: A new perspective, K. N. Chatterjee, Chaukhamba Publication, Varanasi

Unit IV

Kapoor, Kapil. Language, Linguistics and Literature: The Indian Perspective (selected parts)

Recommended/Essential Readings
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I. Matilal, Bimal Krishna, Perception, An essay on Classical Indian Theories of knowledge,

Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1986

2. Dasgupta, Surendranath, A history of Indian Philosophy, Vol. I, Motilal Banarsidass, 2018

3. Bilimoria, Purushottama, sabda-pramana, Word and Knowledge, D.K.Printworld, 2008.

4. Singh, Pradyuman Shah, Anuman Pramana, Bharatiya Vidya- Prakashan, Delhi, 2008

5. Verma, Ashok Kumar ciCC1Ah-1i~I Qci ~1.:p:4lx:ii~I, Motilal Banarsidass, 2015.

6. Jain, Dharmchand, Baudha Darshan ke Pramukh Siddhant, RG Group, Baudh Adhyayan kendra,
Jayanarayan vyaas Vishwavidyalaya, Jodhpur, 2019.

7. Joshi, maya, Pramana - Dharmakirti and the Indian Philosophical debate, manohar Publishers
and Distributors, 2012.

8. Raja, Kunjunni K, Indian Theories of meaning, Adyar Library Research centre, 1963 9. P.T.,
Raju, The Philosophical Tradition of India, Motilal Banarsi

P.T., Raju, The Philosophical Tradition of India, Motilal Banarsi das, Delhi, 1992
IO. Warder,A.K. , A Course in Indian Philosophy, Motilal Banarsi das,
11. Sharma, Chakradhar, A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy, Motilal Banarsidass, 2022
12. Devraaj, Dr. Nanda Kishor, Bharatiya Darsana, Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthaan, Lucknow,
2002.
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thought - Pre-Pai:iini, Pai:iini And Post-Pai:iini

• Comparative Linguistics: Comparison between Sanskrit and other Indo-European

languages, Vaidik Sanskrit and Avesta, Sanskrit and Prakrit

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• Kapoor, Kapil. Dimensions of Panini Grammar

• Ghosh, B.K., Linguistic Introduction to Sanskrit, Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Calcutta, 1977
• Murti , Srimannarayana M., An introduction to Sanskrit Linguistics (Comparative and
historical), B.R Publishing Corporation, Delhi, 2021
• Burrow, T., Sanskrit Language (also trans. into Hindi by Bholashankar Vyas),
Chaukhamba VidyaBhawan, Varanasi, 1991.
• Crystal, David, the Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language, Cambridge, 1997
• Kapoor, Kap ii. An Introduction to the Study of Indian Poetics
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Paper 4. Dharma and Karma Vimarsha

Learning Objectives

This paper delves into the comprehensive understanding of Dhanna across various Hindu and
Sramai;ia traditions, drawing from foundational texts. The curriculum covers topics including
Varnasrama dhanna, distinguishing it from religion. Additionally, the course analyses the concept
of karnrn along with other significant dharmic principles.

Learning Outcomes

After the completion of the course the students will-

!. Understand Dhanna from classical texts and traditions

2. Differentiate between dhanna and religion

3. Learn pravrttimiilaka and nivrttimi.ilaka dhannas

4. Explore Dharma in Vaidika, Sramai;ia traditions, and SrT Guru Granth Sahib ji

Unit I: Dharma

I. Dhanna: Definitions and meanings (Mahabharata, Manusmrti, Vaise~ika Sfitra, BhagavadgTta

- Sankarabhasya- upodghata, definitions in Sramai]a traditions)

2. Distinctions between dhanna and religion (pantha, mazahab)

Recommended Readings:
1. Hacker, Paul. (2009) Dharma in Hinduism in ' Dhanna:Studies in its Sementic,Cultural
and Religious History' by Patrick Olivelle(Ed.) .New Delhi,Motilal Banarasidas
2. Chaturvedi, Badrinath. (20 I 9). Dharma: Hinduism and Religions in India. Delhi. Penguin
Viking Publishers.
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Unit II: Dimensions of Dharma

3. Types of dharmas: Pravrttimi.ilaka, and Nivrttimi.ilaka

4. Dharma as the organizing principle for Vaidika and Sramat;ia traditions and in Sri Guru Granth
Sahib ji

Recommended Readings:
1 . Gethin,Rupert (2004). ' He who Sees Dhamma Sees Dhammas:Dhanna in Early Buddhism'
in book Dham,a by Patrick Oli velle (Ed.).Delhi:Motilal Bnarasidas

2. HowanJ.Vt.:ena (2017). Dharma: The Hindu, Jain, Buddhist and Sikh Traditions of
India. J.B. Tauris & Co Ltd. (Selected Parts)

Unit II I : Society and Dharma

5. Varnasrama dharma and choice

6. Raja-dharma, Apaddhanna, Samaja-dharma, and Swadharma

Recommended Readings:
1. Olivelle,Patrick.(20 16). Introduction in A Dhanna Reader : Classical Indian Law,India,
Pennanent Black pp.1-34
2. Besant, A. , & Das, B. ( 1987). The Bhagavad Gita. Delhi: Anmol Publication

Unit IV : Karma

7. Karma, vi karma, and akarma (Bhagavadgita 4. 16, and conesponding Sankarabhasya)

8. Six karmas: Kamya, nitya, nisiddha, naimittika, prayaschitta, and upasana

9. Niskarna (Brahma/Sarvam as the real doer) and sakama karma

I0. Karma- phala, prarabdha, and sanskara

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Recommended/Essential Readings:

I. Maitra,Susil Kumar ( 1963 ).The Ethics Of The Hindus. Part I (pp. 7-24)Calcutta:University
Of Calcutta Press
2. The Bhagavadgila with Sankara's Commentary (with Sanskrit text and English
translation), Gita Press, Gorakhpur
3. Aurobindo. ( 1950). The Ideal of Karmayogin. Pondicherry: Aurobindo Ashram Press

Suggested Readings
Hindu Rites- Rituals: Where They Come From and Whal they Mean. K.V. Singh
Bhartiya Sanskriti. Preeti Prabha Goel
Renaissance in India. Sri Aurobindo
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PAPER 5: VA.DA-PARAMPARA

Learning Objectives

This paper focuses on Sastrartha in the Vada-Parampara tradition, emphasizing progression from
doubt to certainty. It explores discourse forms and examines Anubandha components. The course
covers traditional knowledge organization and tatparya in sravar;ia vidhi. It also introduces
Tantrayukti as a research methodology in diverse disciplines.

Learning Outcomes

After the completion of the course the students will-

- Understand Sastrartha and adhikarr;ia in Vada-Parampara tradition

- Navigate from Sansaya to Nirr;iaya in darsanaic discourse

- Learn types of katha and their roles in knowledge exchange

- Grasp Anubandha-chatu~taya's significance in scholarly work

lJnit I

I. Vada-Pararnpara: The method of Sastrartha and the concept of adhikan;ia

2. From doubt to detern1ination: Sansaya to Nirr;iaya

Unit II

3. Katha (nature and types of katha): Vada, jalpa, vitai:ida

Unit Ill

4. Embarking on knowledge discovery: Anubandha-chatu~taya (adhikari, vi~aya, sambandha,

Prayojana)

5. Organization of knowledge: Sutra, bha~ya, vartika, vrtti, nka, tippar;iT and sangraha.

6. Analysing "Tatparya" of knowledge through sravar}a vidhi: "Upakrama, upasamhara, abhyasa,

Apurvata, phala , arthawada, upapatti
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7. Analysing " tatparya" of knowledge through six-fold process (sadvidha tiitparya nirnayaka
linga) sruti, linga, vakya, prakaraQa, sthana, samakhya

Unit IV

8. Tantrayukti: "Research methodology" in context of Natural Sciences, Ayurveda, Jurisprudence,

Social Science, etc.

9. Naiyyayikaprakriya

10. Understanding of Vedas through Vedangas and Patha-paddhati

Recommended Readings

Unit I

I . Vada in Theory and Practice, Radhavallabh Tripathi, IIAS, Shimla. DK Print World, New
Delhi, 2016

2. A Modern Introduction to Indian Logic, SS Barlingay, National Publishing House, 1965

Unit II

I. A Modern Introduction to Indian Logic, SS Barlingay, National Publishing House, 1965

Unit Ill

*To be decided*

Unit IV

I. Tantra Prakashika, Dr. Bishnupriya Mohanty, Chaukhambha Prakashak, 2023

Recommended Readings

1. Barlingay, SS, A Modern Introduction to Indian Logic

2. Tripathi, Datta Kamlesh, The Structure of the Sastra and the Traditional Exegesis: An
overview of the Indian Exegesis
3. Vidyabhusana, S.C., A History of Indian Logic, Motilal Banarsi Das, 2006
4. Tripathi, Radhavallabh, Vada in Theory and Practice, D.K-Printworld ltd, New Delhi, 2006.
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PAPER 6: APPLICABILITY OF WESTERN METHODS FOR UNDERSTANDING

BHARTIYA TEXTS

Learning Objectives

This paper critically evaluates Western perspectives on Bharat, examining constraints imposed by
Western intellectual frameworks. It explores issues of representation, historical interpretation, and
stereotyping. The study also assesses concepts of neutral inquiry, aiming to uncover and challenge
biases in Western academic discourse about Bharat.

Learning Outcomes

After the completion of the course the students will-

- Critically understand how Western restrictions affect inquiry into Bharatiya texts

- Critique Western descriptions of Bharat using traditional and literary theories

- Explore Marxist and Critical Theory perspectives on Bhartiya literature

Unit I

I. Western restrictions on free inquiry

2. Western descriptions of Bharat and traditional literary theories (Greek thinkers, Historical,
Biographical etc.)

Unit II

3. Hindus and Bharat as understood through the Marxist perspective, and the Critical Theory

a. Intentio n of author versus that of the reader

b. History, purpose of the Critical Theory, and stereotyping of images and conceptions

4. Hegemony (Gramsci)

Unit III

5. Use of psycho-analytical approaches in the Bharatiya context (Freud, Jung, Lacan) vis-e-vis
Bhartiya Manivigyan
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6. Feminism and the Bhartiya Stree Vimarsh, and gender theories

8. Neutral inquiry and New-Historicism and portrayal of Bharat

9. Structuralism and Sanskrit Linguistics; poststructuralism and influence on Bhartiya texts:

Saussure, Lev i Straus etc.

Unit IV

9. Orientalism-theorising Bharat in the Western experience

8. Descriptions of Bharat through lenses of post-modernism and deconstruction Orientalism-

theorising Bharat in the Western experience, Postcolonial, Subaltern (Foucault, Derrida)

Essential Readings (selected parts)

Berry, Peter. Beginning Theory

Eagleton, Terry. literary Theory: An Introduction

Kapoor, Kapil. literary Theory: Indian Contextual Framework

Kapoor, Kapil. language, linguistics and literature: The Indian Perspective

Adams, Hazard. Critical Theory Since Plato

Tyson, Lois. Critical Theory Today

Culler, Jonathan. literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction

Mu1Tay, Penelope. Classical literwy Criticism

Dictionary a/Literary Terms and literary Theory, Penguin

Devy, G. N. Indian Literary Criticism: Theory and Interpretation

Devy, G.N. A.lier Amnesia: Tradition and Change in Indian Literary Criticism

Kapoor, Kap ii. Dimensions of Panini Grammar

Elst, Koenraad. Hindu Dharma and the Culture War

Suggested Readings
i

Ghosh, B.K., linguistic Introduction to Sllnskrit , Sanskrit Pustak Bhandar, Calcutta, 1977

Murti, Srimannarayana M., An inlroduction to Sanskrit linguistics (Comparative and Historical),

B.R Publishing Corporation, Delhi, 2021

Burrow, T., Sllnskrit language (also trans. into Hindi by Bholashankar Vyas), Chaukhamba
VidyaBhawan, Varanasi, 1991.

Crystal, David, The Cambridge Encyclopedia of langiwge. Cambridge, 1997

Colonial fndology: Sociopolitics of the Ancient Indian Past, Dilip K. Chakrabarti, Munshilal
Manoharlal Publishers, 1997

Compamtive Indian Literature, K. M. George, Kerala Sahitya Akademi, 1984

Th e Ba1tle.for Sanskrit: Is Sanskrit Political or Sacred? Oppositions, Outsiders versus Insiders ,

Raj iv Malhotra, HarperCollins, 20 16

Breaking Inc/ill: Western Interventions in Dravidilln and Datil Faul!lines, Rajiv Malhotra and
Aravindan Neelakandan, Amaryllis, 20 11

Invading the Sacred: An Analysis of Hinduism Studies in America, edited by Krishnan

Ramaswamy, Antonio de Nicolas, and Aditi Bane1jee, Rupa & Co., 2007

Western Foundations ofthe Caste Sy stem, Martin Farek, Dunkin Jalki, Sufiya Pathan, and Prakash
Shah, Palgrave Macmillan, 2020

Decolonizing the Hindu Mind, Dr. Koenraad Elst, Rupa & Co. , 2005

Indra's Net: Defending Hinduism's Philosophical Unity, Raj iv Malhotra, HarperCollins, 2016

Being D(f/erent: An Indian Challenge to Western Universalism, Rajiv Malhotra, HarperCollins,

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PAPER 7: PUNARJANMA-BANDHAN-MOK~A VIMARSA

Learning Obj ectives

This paper analyses concepts of Atma,Jiva,Bondage and Liberation across Hindu darsanas. It
delves into mok~a (freedom) and Nirval)a (enlightenment), emphasizing puna1janma (rebirth) as
integral to Karma and Dharma, and examines paths like jnana, karma, bhakti, and abhyasa.

Learnin g Outcomes

After the completion of the course the students will-

• Gain understanding of JTva's Journey in Hindu thought

• Explain types of Bandhana and their implications on the JTva
• Have insight into causes and processes of Bondage from BhagavadgTta and Buddhist teachings
• Comprehend Punarjanma's (Rebirth) role in Dharmic Tradition.

Unit I

I. Concept of Atma and Jiva in Hindu Schools of Philosophy

2.Nature of Consciousness and its manifestation In Advaita Tradition.

Unit II

3. Definitions of Bondage (Bandhana) (prakrtika, vaikrtika, dak~anika from Samkhyakarika with

Samkya-Tattva-kaumudT)

4. Bondage and Moksha in Advaita Tradition of Sankara

UNIT III

5. The root-cause and process of bandhana: BhagavadgTta 3.37 - 3.4 I, BhagavadgTta 2.62-66,
PratTtya-samutpadasiddhanta

6. The principle of punarjanma: an enabler of Dharma

UNIT IV
7. Conceptions of Mok~a and NirvaQa

8. Paths of Mok~a : abhyasa, karma, bhakti, jnana

Recommended/Essential Readings

Unit I

I. Indian Philosophy, Jadunath Sinha, New Central Book Agency, Calcutta 1987

2. A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy, Chandradhar Sharma, MLBD, New Delhi, 1979

Unit II

I. Samkhya Karika of lsvara Krsna with Tattva Kaumudi of Sri Vachaspati Misra, edited and
translated by Swami Virupakshananda, Advaita Ashrama, 1995

Unit Ill

l. The Bhagavadgita (with Sanskrit text and English translation), Gita Press, Gorakhpur

2. A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy (English), Chandradhar Sharma, MLBD, New Delhi,
1979

Unit IV

I. The Complete Book of' Yoga: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga by Swami
Vivekananda, Advaita Ashrama, Fingerprint Publishing, 2019

2. A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy (English), Chandradhar Sharma, MLBD, New Delhi,
1979
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PAPER 8: RAMAYANA

Learning Objectives

This paper explores the Ramayar;ia in its varied textual fonns, highlighting its enduring
significance in literature, arts, and contemporary culture. It examines Maryada Puru$ottama Rama
as a moral exemplar and analyses societal roles. Additionally, it explores the concept of Rama-
Rajya, the roles of r~is, and geographical references within this narrative of itihasa.

Learning Outcomes

A tier the completion of the course the students will-

- Understand the diversity and variations in Ramayar;ia literature

- Appreciate the cultural and literary significance across Bharatiya history

- Explore ethical ideals of Maryada Puru~ottama Rama

- Analyse the influence on contemporary arts and literature

Unit I

I. Types of Ramayar;ias - Traditional texts with divine origins (Valmiki Ramayana) reverential
texts, texts deviating from the core story

2. The popularity and relevance of traditional Ramayar;ia

Unit II

3. Ramaya1Ja as one of the two source-books (UpajTvya) for much of Indian literature, and arts
(folk, Classical, and contemporary arts)

Unit III

4. Maryada Puru$ottama Rama

5. Relationships between humans, and social-reconstruction (e.g. Ni~adarja, jatayu, etc.), and
between human and nature

6. StrT-vimarsa: Anasuya, Ahilya, Kaikeyi, Kausalya, MandodarT, STta, Swayamprabha, Tara,

Trijata, Urmila, Sabari
Unit IV

7. Rama-Rajya

8. The role of r~i in a society

9. Data on Geography, flora and fauna in India

Recommended Readings

Unit I

1. Many Ramayanas: The Diversity of a native tradition in South Asia, ed. Paula Richmann,
University of Ca lifornia Press, 1991

Unit II

1. The Ramayana Tradition in Asia ed. Shin ' ichi Yoshinaga and Jan E.M. Houben

Unit III

1. Ramayana, C. Rajagopalachari, Bharti ya Vidya Bhavan, 20 13

2. Shri Ramacharitamanasa ofTulsidasa: The Holy lake of'the Acts a/Rama, RC Prasad, MLBD.

3. A socio-political study o.fthe Va lmiki Ramayana, Ramashraya Sharma, MLBD, 1986

4. The Ramayana: Its Impact on Human life, Dharmendra Shastri, Vidyanidhi Prakashan, Delhi,
20 11

Unit IV

I. A socio-political study of the Valmiki Ramayana, Ramashraya Sharma, MLBD, 1986

2. The Ramayana o.fTulasidasa, F.S. Grouse, MLBD

3. Essence of the Fifth Veda, Gaumag Damani, MLBD.

Recommended/Essential Readings

I. .1~h-nm,4l¢1ll W-lll.JUI, in~~9.~, ifta1at1, 202 1

2. ™xcf>l~c.1 ~ , ~ i r f: ~ '3fR fcmm:r,"ci1cf)'l-ff«fi Qcf:il ~H , 2023
3. The Valmiki Ramayana , Ed. T.R. Krishnacharya, Two volume set, Delhi, Sri Satguru
PubI ications
4. Arsh ia Sattar, Maryada: Searching for Dhanna in the Ramayana, Harper Collins,2021
5. Dr. Suraparaju Ramadevi, Dharma in Action Valmiki's Vision, Sanskrit Academy,
Osrnania University, Hyderabad. 2023
6. Mandakranta Bose, ed. The Ramayana Revisited New York: Oxford University Press,
2004
7. R.K. Narayan, The Ramayana, New York: Penguin Books, 1972
8. Robert P. Go ldman, ed. The Ramayana of Valmiki: An Epic Poem of India, vol. I
(Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1984)
9. C. Rajgopalachari, Ramayana, Mumbai , Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, 2013
I 0. Pande, Vikrant and Kulkarni, Neelesh. ln the Footprints of Rama. Harpar Col lins
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PAPER9:MAHABHARATA

Learning Objectives

This paper provides an exploration of the Mahabharata, analysing its text and various sources to
examine major events, pivotal characters, and concepts of Dharma and Samsara. It includes
discussions on Rajdharrna and rajanTti from the Santiparva and explores geographical descriptions.

Learning Outcomes

After the completion of the course the students will-

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Mahabharata's context through textual sources.

• Appreciate the complexity and enduring influence of the Mahabharata on literature and arts.
• Explore the principles of dharma and their narrative applications.
• Understand the Mahabharata's significance in shapi ng Bharatiya identity, including its
portrayal of governance and ethics.

Unit I

I. The period of Mahabharata: Textual and traditional sources, as well as modern data samvat)

Calenders (samvat) of Yudhishthira (yugabda), Kr$na, and Vik.rama

Unit II

2. The core story of Mahabharata.

3. Dhanna and Samsara: IO stories about IO Lak$a•~as of dhanna: dhTti (Gangavataran), k$ama
(Yasistha and Yiswamitra) dama (Yayati and Puru), asteya (Yudhishth ira- Yak$a samvada), sauca
(the tale of golden mongoose), indriyanigraha (dhanna vyadha's upadesa), dhih (Savitri), vidya
(tale man-tiger-snake-elephant from Stri Parva), satyam (Hariscandra/Satyakama), ak.rodha (the
story of Parik$ita and his insult to Ri$i Samika)

4. Mahabharata as one of the two source-books (Upjivya) for much of Indian literature, and arts
(folk, classical, and contemporary arts)

Unit III
I

5. ViduranTti and BhagavadgTta

6. Rajdharma, and rajanTti: Santiparva

7. Geography of Bharata-var$a

Unit IV

8. Stri-vimarsa in Mahabharata: Draupadi GandharT Hidimba Jambavati Kunti Madri RukmaQi

Satyabhama, Satyavati, Sikhandi, Sulocanii, U!Gpi, Uttarii

Recommended Readings

Unit I

I. The Mahabharata and the Yugas: India's Great Epic Poem and the Hindu System of World
Ages, Luis Gonzalez-Reimann, MLBD, 20 I 0

Unit II

I. Mahabharata, C. Rajagopalachari, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, 2010

2. Moral Dilemmas in the Mahabharata, Sima! Krishna Matilal, MLBD

3. On the Meaning of the Mllhabharata, V.S. Suthankar,

Unit III

I. Vidura Niti (Mllhabharata Udyogapllrva), Gita Press, Gorakhpur

2. Th e Bhagavadgita (with Sanskrit text and English translation), Gita Press, Gorakhpur

3. Rajadharma in Mahabharata with special reference to Santi Parva, Priyanka Pandey, D.K.
Printworld, MLBD

Unit IV

1. Th e Women of the Mahabharata, Badrinath Chaturvedi, Orient Black.Swan, 2008

2. Mahabharata, C. Rajagopalachari, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, 20 I0

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Suggested Readings

1. ~'l-fffif, ~ ~ 'A, l i'k~g CJ-!, 1l@T ml, 20 I 3

2. cpru11~c; ~ , ~'l-fffif 'A-;,Rl,~, ;wr qR,JS{I.S

3. il'S<cf>i<i isli~cl~cf)-!, ~ fll~cll tR~'l-fffif cf5Hi'l.fTcf, 3fm ~cf)IS{H ~ , 2009

4. ~ flclJfq1~c; , J:l"ITT'l-fffii-~, ~ , -!IJ.Jcf5001 J:fo, 2018

5. ~-icf>-! ~ , ~'l-fffii~m, ~'l-f@ ~cf>IS{H, 2020

6. «lfcfj Hi ~ FRIBT,~'l-fffii, ~ , -! IGl cf) J.J a ~ cf> IS{H, 20 I 0

7. C. Rajgopalachari , Mahabharata , Mumbai, Bharti ya Vidya Bhavan, 20 I 0

8. Ramesh Menon, The Mahabharata: A Modem Rendering Vol. l,II, , Delhi, !universe, 2006

9. Ki sari Mohan Ganguli , The Mahabharata, 12 Volumes, , Delhi, The Manohar Publ ishers ,
2023

I0. Badarinath Chaturvedi, Mahabharata : An Inquiry in the Human Condition, Delhi, Orient

Longman , 2006

11. Badarinath Chaturvedi, Dharma, India and World Order: Twenty One Essays, Bonn, Saint

Andrew Press, 1993

12. TRS Shanna, Reflections and Variations on The Mahabharata, Delhi, Sahitya Academy,
2009

13. R.N. Dandekar, The Mahabharata Revisited, Delhi, Sahitya Academy, 1990

14. Ganatra, Ami. Mahabharata Unravelled.

15. Ramesh, Chandru. Mahabharata: Myth or History. Historika Foundations

Paper 10 Introduction to Allied Concepts of Hindutva

Learning Objectives

This paper explores the profound dharmic legacy through moral teachings of poets and saints,
emphasizing their impact on literature and arts. It contextualizes key historical and literary
milestones in Bharatiya history, offering insights into the cultural and spiritual evolution that has
shaped Bharat's diverse heritage over centuries.

Learning Outcomes

After the completion of the course the students will-

!. Gain a deep understanding of Bharat's darsanas.

2. Appreciate the moral and spiritual teachings of Indian saints and poets.

3. Be knowledgeable about major historical and literary milestones in Bharat.

4. Develop an appreciation for the diversity and creativity in literature and arts.

Syllabus

Unit I: Understanding Translation and Translatibility

Dharma, sampradaya, atma, darsana, Iswara, bhagawana, prabhu, mana, buddhi, pramat;1ika, sisya,
devata, smrti, mandira, adhyatma, prema, asura, daitya, raksasa, sarTra, padartha, dravya, rastra,
van}a, jati, sastra, santi, r~i, muni , guru, kala, sastrTya-sangTta, pandita, maya, strT, mahilii, niirT,
nyaya, indriya, mok~a, nirvat;1a, prat;1a.

Unit 2: Spiritual Heritage of Bharat

Important mandiras, saktipTtha, matha, jyotirlinga, dhamas

Concept of lswara in - Jaintia, Adi, Galo, Tagin, Apatani, Idu Mishmi, Miju Mishmi, Digaru
Mishmi tribes of N. E. India.

Unit 3: Kavya Shastra Parichay and Kavis

Natya: ten types

Tattvas: rasa, abhinaya, kathavastu, patra

Kavya: Type (gadya, padya, champu),

Chhandas: anu~tupa, upajati, indravajra, upendravaj ra, vasanta-tilaka, sikharii;ii, mandakranta,

arya, gatha, doha, chaupai, sora\ha

Some Kavis: Bhasa, Kalidas, Ashvagho~, Somdev Suri, Hala, Kalhan, Chandabaradal

Unit 4: Briefs: Some Kings and Bhakti Sants

Sant-Paramparii: Brief knowledge of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Sankara Deb, Thiruvallavur,

Basavanna, Namdev, Kabira, Ravidasa, Narsi Mehta, Guru Nanak, Tukaram, Tulsidas, Surdas,
Mirabai, Anda!, Jhulelal, Gyaneshwar, Vidyapati, Narayan Guru.

Some Kings and Dynasties: Maurya, Lalitaditya, Chakradhwaj Singh, -Chola, Harlhar and Bukka,
Bappa Rawal, Harshawardhan, Bhoj, Dahir-sen, Marthanda Verma, Rana Pratap, Shivaji.

Essential/ Recommended Readings (Selected Parts)

• Change and continuity in Indian Religion, J Gonda, London, 1965.

• Social & Political Implications of Concepts of Justice and Dharma, Chousalkar Ashok S., Mittal
Publications, Delhi , 1986
• Ancient and Medieval India by HC Verma.
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• ~wf~*~cfl'tm, Rl£11f.:lq1fl ftri,r, " , ( l ~ \.lcf>l.f(H , ~ . 2013.
• Ancient India: Spiritualism and Science, Dr. Om Prabhat Agarwal
Discipline Specific Elective
(DSE) Courses
DSE 1 Paper: Hindu Darsana Traditions

Total Credits: 4

Course Objectives:

The general objective of this course is to familiarize the students with the salient features of main
schools of Hindu Philosophy. Objective of this course is to impart knowledge of origin and
development of philosophical thought of Hindu culture in its all aspects i.e. metaphysics·,
cosmology, epistemology, logic and ethics.

Learning Outcomes:

The students will be able to understand:

• the origin and development of philosophical thought which sprang from Vedas (astika darsana) and
which developed apart from Vedas (Nastika darsana).
• the peculiar path of the evolution of a philosophical system in Hindu Dharma in the textual frame
of Sutra, bha;;ya, vartika, ('ika.
• the rational , polemical and intellectual rigour of Hindu Darsana as different from philosophy
• the nature of philosophical problems e.g. ontological, epistemological, and moral laid down in
different schools of Hindu Parampara.

Course Contents

Unit: I Hindu Darsana: An Introduction

• Introduction of terms- darsana, anvi'k;;ikT, tattvavidya

• Introduction of Astika and Nastika darsanas , their founders , main texts and thinkers

• Salient Features of Hindu Darsana

Unit: II Carvaka, Jain and Bouddh Traditions

Carvaka Rejection of Transcendent entities, Theory of Knowledge

Jain Dharma: Concept of reality - sat, dravya, gu1Ja, paryaya, JTva, ajTva, anekantavada, syadvada
and nayavada; theory of knowledge
Baudhh Dharma Four Noble Truths, Astangika Marga, Pratityasamutpada, k~aQabhahgavada,
anatmavada. Schools of Buddhism: Vaibha~ika, Sautrantika, Yogacara, Madhyamika
Unit: Ill Nyaya-Vaise~ika Darsana

Nyaya Darsana Prama and aprama, Theories of pramal)a: pratyak~a, anumana, upamana, sabda,
Prameya and its kinds
Vaise~ika Darsana Concept of padartha and its kinds, Asatkaryavada, Kinds of Karal)a: samavayi,
asamavayi , and nimitta karal)a, paramaQukaraQavada

Unit: IV Sa111khya - Yoga Darsana

Saq1khya Darsana prakrti and its evolutes, nature of puru~a, Three GuQas, Satkaryavada

Yoga Darsana Definition of Yoga, Chittabhumi, Chittavrtti, Klesas, Samadhi and its types,
Astatigika Yoga

Unit; V Purva Mima111sa -Uttara Mima111sa

Purva Mima111sa Hermeneutics of Vedic Sentences, Dharma, Bhavana, sabda-nityavada, Theory
of pramal)a and its kinds, Kumarila and Prabhakara Schools of Mimarnsa

Uttara Mima111sa(Vedanta)

Advaita Brahma!), Atman, relation between Brahmai:i and Atman, three levels of reality,
Adhyasa, maya, Vivartavada , JTvanamukta, Mok~a

Visi~tadvaita : SaguQa Brahma!), refutation of maya, bhakti and prapatti, Brahma-PariQamavada

ID] References:

Essential Readings:

1. %£.R°~, ~~~Jflxdli,~ftci-1, Ald1cilci ciHIH-t1c;1-i:1, c11xlDl-ill, 2013

2. m~~'~ ~ c p l x,q~@ , Ald1cilci ciHlx-illc;l./:1, ~ ' 1993

3. ~fR~, ~~, \.lcf51~H ~ , ~"fu°'l-flTT, '3."~. 1957
.c

5. ~ ~ ' ~ ~ 'Pl ~ flA~IQ , ~-fcNFr ~ fd~e-s,

1 ll~l.llcill~, 1996

6. M. Hiriyanna, Outlines ofindilln Philosophy, Motilal Banarasidas, Delhi, 1997

7. M. Hiriyanna, The Essentials ofIndian Philosophy, Delhi, Motilal Banarasidas, 2015

8. Chatterji Satish Chandra , Datta Dhirendra Mohan , An Introduction to Indian Philosophy,

Delhi, Motilal Banarasidas , 2015

9. Dasgupta, Surendranath, A History of Indian Philosophy (Vol. l, II), Delhi, Rupa

Publications India, 2018

10. Sharma, Chandradhar, A Critical Survey ofIndian Philosophy, Delhi, Motilal Banarasidas,
2013

11 . Puligandla Ramkrishna, Fundamentals of Indian Philosophy, Delhi. DK Printworld, 1997

12. Raju P.T., The Philosophirnl Tradilions o.findia , Delhi, Motilal Banarasidas, 2009

13. Rangahari. Bharat Ke RC1shtratvC1 lw Ananl Pravah

14. Sri Aurobindo. Renaissance in India

.f,

DSE 2: An Overview of Hindu Concepts for Contemporary Disciplines

Learning Objectives

The objective of the paper is to develop an understanding of key Hindu Darsnic concepts
and their applications, and explore their integration in contemporary studies. It will also
examine the ancient Hindu strategic thinking, governance systems and jurisprudence and
appreciate the contributions of Hindu science, technology and literary traditions.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain fundamental Hindu philosophical ideas and their
applications in modern contexts.
• Students wi II analyse and interpret ancient Hindu texts on governance and law.
• Students will demonstrate an appreciation for the structure and aesthetics of Sanskrit
literature.
• Students will recognize the historical significance and modern applications of Hindu
advancements in science and technology.

Course Content

Unit 1. Hindu Darsana

A. Two Paths: Shreyas and Preyas (Kathopanishad)

8. The importance of Abhyudaya in Hindu society and thought

C. Para and Apara Vidya (Mundaka Upanishad)

D. Introduction to Hindu Logic: Nyaya View on 'Inference'

E. Hindu Research Methodology: Role of Tantrayuktis

Unit 2. Hindu Strategic Thinking and Governance System

A. Raj Dharma and Elements of Kautilyan State

B. Bhisluna and Yudhisthir Dialogue on Politics and Governance

j

C. Hindu Law and Jurisprudence: Svatva, Svamitva and Law of Procedure

Unit 3. Kavya Shastra

A. Introduction to Panini Grammer (Selected Parts of A~tadhyayT)

B. Shiksha: Hindu Phonetics

C. Vakyapadiya of Bhartrhari

D. Craft, Plot and Speciality of Sanskrit Poetry and Drama (Rasa, Chhand, Alankar,

Shabad Shakti)

Unit 4. Hindu Science and Technology

A. NasadTya Siikta (Rigveda)

B. Swadha and Atman

B. Notions of Sat and Asat and Creation

C. Science of Yoga

D. Ganita and Jyotisha Heritage (Aryabhtatta, Brahmgupta, Bhaskaracharya)

E. Agama Shastra/Parampara

Essential/Recommended Readings (Selected Parts)

Unit I. Hindu Darsana

Ranganathananda, Swami (20 I 6). Lecture on Kath Upanisad in The Message of Upanisads,

New Delhi, Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan.

S. Sitaram Sastri (2018). Mundaka Upanishad with Shankara's Commentary (First Part).

Forgotten books.

History Of Indian Logic by Satish Chandra Vidyabhushan, 1921.

Lele, W.K, (2006), Methodology of Ancient Indian Sciences, Chaukhamba Surabharati

)/
Prakashan, Varanasi.

Komatineni, Surendra &amp; Prasad, Jsr. (2012). The Role of Tantrayuktis in Indian
Research

Methodology. The Journal of Sanskrit Academy. XXII. 155-165.

Unit 2. Hindu Strategic Thinking and Governance System

Relevance of India 's Ancient Thinking to contemporary Strategic Reality, Ed. Arvind
Gupta &amp; Arpita Mitra, Vivekanand International Foundation &amp; Aryan Books
International, New Delhi, 2020.

Mahabharata of Vyasa (with english translation) - Ed.By Dr. Ishvar Chandra Sharma
&amp; DrO.N. Bimali, Translated by M.N. Dutt, Parimal Publications, Delhi. 2008

Mahabharata with Hindi translation,Geeta Press Gorakhpur

G.N. Jha, Hindu Law in its Sources, Varanasi: Sampoornanand Sanskrit University, 2017.

P.N. Sen, Hindu Jurisprudence, Kolkata: Calcutta University, 2020.

Unit 3. Kavya Shastra

Shastri, Ramnath Tripathy. (Ed.) 2014. Sanskrit Vyakarana Sastra ka Itihasa. (History of

Sanskrit Grammar). Delhi: Chaukhambha Orientalia.

Subrahmanyam, P.S ., 1997. Pal)ini and Modem Linguistics, Journal of the Inst. of Asian

Studies, 15

Rath, Gayathri. 2000. Linguistic Philosophy in Vakyapdiya. Varanasi: Bharatiya Vidya

Prakashan.

Rachananuvada Kaumudi - Dr. Kapil Dev Dwivedi. Vishwavidyalaya Prakashan,

Varanasi.

Unit 4. Hindu Science and Technology

Nasadiya Suktam, Rig Veda 10 Mandala, 129 th Hymn, Sripad Damodar Satvalekar, Pardi.

Bhavanani, Ananda. (2011 ). Understanding the Science of Yoga. SENSE. I. 334-344.

S. Balachandra Rao, Indian Mathematics and Astronomy: Some Landmarks, 3rd Ed.

Bhavan's Gandhi Centre, Bangalore, 2004.

Vastu-sastra Hindu Science of Architecture, Shukla D. N., Muraliram Manoharlal

Publishers, New Delhi, 1993.

The Hindu Temple, Vols. 1-2, Kramrisch, Stella, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1976.

Ancient India: Spiritualism and Science, Om Prabhat Agarwal

India's Glorious Scientific Traditions, Suresh Soni

Bharat mein Vigyan ki Ujjawal Parampara, Suresh Soni

Hindu Temples, Sitaram Goel. Voice of India

Hinduism: Rituals, Reason and Beyond. Ashok Mishra

Indian Kowledge Systems, Kapil Kapoor

Suggested Readings

A.L. Basham, The Wonder That Was India (1954) .

B. Datta and A. N. Singh, History of Hindu Mathematics, 2 Parts, Lahore, 1935, I 938;
Reprint, Asia Publishing House.

Bharatiya Darshana (Indian Philosophy)-By Jagadish Chandra Mishra, Chowkhamb

Surbharati Prakashan, 2012.

D. C. Guha, Navya Nyaya System of Logic, Motilal Banarsidass, 1979

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Ethics of the Mahabharata, Sitansu S. Chakravarti, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers,

Delhi, 2006.

Facets of South Indian Art and Architecture, Nagaswamy, R., New Delhi: Aryan Books

International, 2003.

Joshi S.D, Roodbergen J.A.F., The Ashtadhyayi of Panini, Vol. XI, Sahitya Academy, New

Delhi 2004

Vishuddha Manusmriti (Translation and Commentary by Dr. Surendra Kumar, ARSH

Sahitya Prachar Trust)

Origin and Development of Sanskrit Metrics, Arati Mira, The Asiatic Society.

Prof. LELE W.K., Methodology of Ancient Indian Sciences, Chaukamba Surabharati

Prakashan, Varanasi 2006

Sanatana Dharma: An Advance Text Book of Hindu Religion and Ethics, Bhagwandas and

Annie Besant, The Theosophical Publishing House, Madras, 1940.

T. A. Saraswati Amma, Geometry in Ancient and Medieval India, Motilal Banarsidas,

Varanasi, 1979.

Thompson, G. (1997) "The Brahmodya and Vedic Discourse," Journal of the American

Oriental Society, Vol. 117, No. 1, 13-37.

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Specialisation in Hindu
Studies
(For the students who have
not opted for any Minor
Discipline)
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Paper 1: Introduction to Vedic Literature ~ ~ < P l tlli:tl..tl Q~illl)

Learning Objectives

The purpose of this course is to give the students a general introduction of Vedic literature
beginning from Rigveda to Vedangas. It introduces thoughts and literary works of some of
the well-known ancient and modern Vedic and Upnishadic commentators. This course also
provides knowledge of the Vedic intellectual and cultural thoughts to the learners.

Learning Outcomes

After completion of this course the students: -

• Will form a basis understanding of Vedic and Upnishadic wisdom and concepts.
• Will be able to explain various theories of interpretations according to some
important ancient and modem Indian commentators.
• Will have clarity about the vedangas.
• Will have clarity about the Vedic ditties.
• will be able to understand Vedas as our valuable ancient heritage.
Syllabus

Unit- I Overview of Vedic Vangmaya

The Samhitas: Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samveda & Athrveveda

The Brahmnas and The Aranykas

Unit- II Upanishadic Darshan

Principal Upnishadas

Various Interpretations of the Upanishads

Unit-III The Vedangas: Shiksha, Kalpa, Vyakarana, Nirukta, Chanda and Jyotish

Unit-IV Vedic Thoughts & Interpretations

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Vedic Devtas : Agni, Indra , Aditya (Surya)

Vedic Samaj

Vedic Interpreters: Sayana, Swami Dayananda, Aurobindo, Damodar Satvlekar

Essential Readings

I. ~'l-f11:lP-[RcITT - mtrUT, (tiJ.lJl~cf5) ~ ~ cn:n, -Ji~l-<sll ~~l!Dc'.l~lll, cm101-B1,

1980

2. ~'l-fl1SZ:p.jfrrQ)T - mtrUT, ( ti J..Q I~ cf5) ~ ~ , ~ ~ 1-l cf5 I~H, qIx I01-B), 1985
3. ~•1--rr~:pi_fi~ cf5 I{i ~ i5 - ~ '31TI£.t!71:l, ~ , 1934
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5. 3qf.-lt:1q ~ - ~ I .:m1qo1 ~ . ru(jjllg,l-llx inru~xll-l i::;ltiH~, ~ ' 2014

Additional/Suggested Readings

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l!fiJ.RfcR; JfT~ , g~iil :i), 2009
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qR:ich~H-1 , ~ , 2005

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13. ffl~, 8~o!.ll&-114~dl1:, IDd'l-fT Qcfjl~H, ~ . 2014

14. Dandekar, R.N. - Vedic Religion & Mythology: A Survey of the Works of Some Western

Scholars, Univ. of Poona, Poona, I 965.

15. Macdonell, A.A. - Brhaddevata, M.L.B.D., 1965
Paper 2: Upanisad Parichaya

Learning Objectives

• This course will introduce and develop the foundational Hindutva as analysed in
Upanisads. The students will be acquainted with Certain Key concepts of Upanisads like
Vidya, Yajna, Tapa, Brahman, Tat tvam Asi, Pancakosa Viveka etc. and the dialogical
method which was used in Upanisad to impart spirituality. The course will depict the
Universal nature of Upanisadik knowledge and its journey to Western world.

Learning Outcomes

• The students will be oriented to think about the nature of Bhartiya knowledge system
through Upanisads.
• The students will understand the nature of debates and unique diaological methodology of
Upanisad.
• The students will develop insight into the overall need of establishing Swaraj in Ideas.

UNIT 1: Upanisads: An Introduction

• Upanisads: Term and Historical Context

• Major Upanisads
Recommended Readings

• Ranganathananda,Swami (2016). lntroduction in The Message Of Upanisads, New Delhi

,Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan,p.1-21
• Majumdar,R.C.(2021) The Vedic Age.Mumbai,Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan PP.471-476

Unit 2: Key Concepts In Major Upanisads

• Chhandogya: Tat Tvam Asi

• Mundaka: Para-Apara Vidya
• Taittariya Upanisad : Pancakosa Viveka (Five Layers Of Human Personality)
• Chandogya-Upani~ad with Sarµkara-bha~ya, ( 1978). Chapter 6
r

• Radhakrishnan, S., The Principal Upani~ads, London, George Allen & Unwin, 1974, pp.
446-467
• S. Sitarama Sastri (2018) Mundaka Upanishad with Shankara 's Commentary (First part)
Forgotten books
• A.Mahadev Shashtri (1903) .Taittariya Upanisad.( Bhrigu Valli) Samta Books
Unit 3: Dialogues and Spirituality

• Gargi and Maitreyi: Brihadaranyak Upanisad

• Saryakama and Jabct!: Chhandogya Upanisad
• Yanw and Nachiketa: Kath Upanisad

Essential/Recommended Readings

Madhavananda,Swami.Brihadaranyak upanisad 2.4 .Mayavati:Advaita Ashrama

Chandogya Upanishad with Shankara Bhashya Ganganath Jha (Translator), Chapter -04 pages
189-198.Puna: Orient Book Agency

Ranganathananda,Swami (2016).Lecture on Kath Upanisad in The Message Of Upanisads, New

Delhi ,Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, PP. 290-300

Unit 4: Upanisads' Journey to West

• Upanisads · Journey to France

• Influence on Germans
• Russia' s interest in Vedanta
Essential/recommended readings

Tathagatananda,Swami(20 I 0). Chapter 4, 5 and 8 in 'Journey of the Upanisads to the West'.

Kolkata.Advaita Ashram Publication
Paper 3: The Bhagvadtgita: Universal Message to Humanity

Learning Objectives

This course will introduce and develop the foundational Bhartiya Adhyatm as depicted in
BhagvadGita. The students will be acquainted with Certain Key concepts of Gita like
Niskama Karma, Loksangraha, Tapas, Varna, Guna, Sthitaprajna etc and will learn about
the dialogical method of philosophical counselling. The course will bring out the Universal
message of Bhagvadgita for modem world.

Learning Outcomes

• The students will come to know the importance of Gita in Bharti ya Adhyatm
• The students will understand the nature of debates and unique dialogical methodology of
Bhagvadgita
• The students will develop darsnic and manovigyanic insight as found in Bhagvadgita.

UNIT 1: Gita: An Introduction

• Gita : Context and Translations

• Sankara' s comrnenta1y: An Introduction
Essential/Recommended Readings

• Ranganathananda,Swami (2001). Introduction m The Universal Message Of The

Bagvatgita, Kolkata,Advaita Ashrama PP.9-38
• A. Mahadeva Sastri (trans.) ( 190 I). The Bhagavad-Gita, (With the commentaiy of Sri
Sankaracaiya). Mysore: The G.T.A. Printing Works. Second Edition.
• Bhagvagdita (with trans lation and commentaiy in Hindi), Gita Press Gorakhpur
Unit 2: Discourse On Karma

• Karma Yoga
• N iskama Karma
• Loksangraha
• Akarma-Vikarma
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Essential/Recommended readings
• A. Mahadeva Sastri (trans.) ( 190 I). The Bhagavad-Gita, (With the commentaty of Sri
Sankaracarya). Mysore: The G.T.A. Printing Works. Second Edition
• Ranganathananda,Swami (200 I ).Introduction in The Universal Message Of The
Bagvatgita, Kolkata,Advaita Ashrama

• Bhagvagdita (with translation and commentary in Hindi), Gita Press Gorakhpur

Unit 3: Key Concepts In Gita

• Sthitprajna
• Yugkshema and Yugabhrasta
• Paths u/Moksha
• Varna and Svadharma
Essential/Recommended Readings

• Gambhirananda,Swami (2000).Bhagavad-Gita with the Commentary of

Sankaracarya.Kolkata: Advaita Ashrama
• Ranganathananda,Swami (200 !).Introduction m The Universal Message Of The
Bagvatgita, Kolkata,Advaita Ashrama. Vol. land 2

• Bhagvagdita (with translation and commentary in Hindi), Gita Press Gorakhpur

Unit 4: Gita: Contemporary Context

• Krishna-Arjuna Dialogue: Reading Human Emotions

• Gita and Management
• Darsnic Counselling and Gita
Essential/recommended readings

• Munshi,K.M (2009). Bhagvatgita and Modern Life.Mumbai:Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan

(Selected Readings)
• Rama,Swami (2000). Perennial Psychology of Bhagavad Gita. Himalayan Institute Press
(Selected Readings)
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Paper 4: Purana Parichaya

Course Objectives:
This course aims to introduce Purana as source of Hindu History, Culture, Geography,
Architecture and other disciplines of knowledge systems. In this course students will learn to
examine Puranas are valuable texts for social, cultural, Philosophical and religious development
of society and the civilization.

Learning Outcomes:
The students will learn about:
• Puranetihasa and its five elements
• Purana as a source of knowledge systems
• Pauranic Geography and its different dimensions
• Socio-cultural, historical and Darsnic thoughts related to Puranas and their contemporary relevance

Syllabus:

Unit I. Introduction to Purana Literature and Five Elements of Purana

A. Meaning of Puranetihasa
B. Puranetihasa Vidya before Vedavyasa and after
C. Introduction to Mahapurana and Upapurana Literature
D. Introduction of Five elements of Purana
E. Concept of Sarga, Pratisarga, Vamsha, Manavantara and Vamshanucharita

Unit 2. Purana as a Source of Knowledge Systems

A. Purpose of Puranetihasa Vidya

B. Vidya Stanas
C. Para Vidya in Puranas
D. Apara Vidya in Puranas
E. 18 Vidya in Puranas
F. Shilpa and Kalas in Puranas

Unit 3. Pauranic Geography

A. Concept of Brahrnanda
8 . Concept of Bhuvanakosha
C. Concept of 14 Loka
D. Introduction to 7 Dvipa
E. Introduction to Jambudvipa
F. Introduction to Bharatavarsha

Unit 4. Purana as a Source of Historical, Socio- Cultural and Philosophical thoughts

A. Introduction to Akhyana and Upakhyana,Gatha and Kalpashuddhi

8. Historical episodes in the Puranas
C. Social Institutions and Sanskaras in the Purana literature
D. Ashrama Vyavastha and Education System
E. Philosophical thoughts and Avataravada in the Puranas

Selected readings from:

I . Agni Purana
2. Matsya Purana
3. Vishnu Purana

Recommended readings:

I. Agnipurana, ( Eng.tr.) G.P. Bhatt, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1985.

2. Purana Vimarsh, Baldeva Upadhyaya, Varanasi: Chowkhamba Vidyabhawan,1987.
3. Avataras, Annie Besant, Madras: Adyar Library,1925.
4. Yyasa and Valmiki, Aurobindo, Pondicheny: Aurobindo Ashram,1960.
5. Purananushilana, Giridhar Sharma Chaturvedi, Patna: Bihar Rashtra Bhasha Parishad,1970.
6. Ancient Indian Historical Tradition, F.E Pargiter, Oxford, 1922.
7. Studies in the Pauranic Records of Hindu Rites and Customs, H.C. Hazra, Dacca, 1940.
8. History of Dhamrnshastra, P.V. Kane, Poona: BORI, 1962.
9. Studies in the Geography of Ancient India and Medieval India, D.C.Sarkar, Delhi: MLBD 1960.
10. Markandeya Purana, Vasudeva Sharan Agarwal, Prayagraj: Hindustani Academy,1961.
11 . Purana ltihas ka Anushilan, Ram Shankar Bhattacharya, Varanasi: Chowkhamba Sanskrit
Series, 1963.
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Paper 5: Hindu Thinkers

Learning Objectives:

The general objective of this course is to familiarize the students with prominent thoughts of
distinguished Hindu thinkers of ancient and modem times. Objective of this course is to create
awareness among students about rich and multi-faceted heritage of Hindu Thought and thinkers
who played a pivotal role in the making of Indian Knowledge System. This course also aims at
touching upon the historical background of Hindu thinkers and impact of their thoughts.

Learning Outcomes:

The s tudents will be learn about:

• The intellectual, philosophical and spiritual richness of Hindu Thought.

• The meaning and significance of main ideas of distinguished Hindu Thinkers.
• The practical importance and global relevance of the thoughts being taught in the course.

Syllabus

Unit: I (Ancient Hindu Thinkers-I)

Pal}ini Descriptive Techniques of PaQini, Structure and methods of grammar, PaQian notion of
sentence and word, concept of Karaka and its relation with Kriya

Patanjali The grammarian, author of Mahabha~ya, main concepts: Definition of Word , Purpose
of grammar , Idea of Sphota

Patanjali Exponent of Yoga philosophy, author of Yogasutras, main concepts : Definition of

Yoga, Chittavrtti and its types Klesas, Samadhi and its types, Astangika Yoga

Unit: II (Ancient Hindu Thinkers-II)

Bhatrhari author of VakyapadTyam,Concept of Sabdabrahma, Sphota, Kala

Acaarya Sarpkara Commentator of the PrasthanatrayT, exponent of Advaita Vedanta Concept of

Brahma!), Atman, relation between Brahma!) and Atman, three levels of reality, maya,
Vivartavada

Acharya Ramanujacharya and his influence on Bhakti saints from across Bharata
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Unit III (Modern Hindu Thinkers -I)

Mahar~i Dayananda Vedic revival , commentary on Vedas, Advaita, Traitavada (lshwara, self
and nature), Role in areas of education, institution building, translations, expositions, and
interpretations, and national movement

Swami Vivekananda : Practical Vedanta, Universal Religion, Synthesis of j LJ ana, karma, bhakti
and dhyana , ideal of renunciation and service

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya (Bankim Samagra)

Unit IV (Modern Hindu Thinkers -II)

Sri Aurobindo: (Vande Mataram, and Foundation of Indian Culture)

Bala Gangadhara Tilak (Gita Rahasya)

Savarkar (Hindu-Pad-Padshahi, Hindutva, Hindutva Key Pancha Prana)

Essential Readings:

4. Aurobindo The Life Divine. Pondicherry: Aurobindo Ashram, 1970.

5........... . .... , The Lights on Yoga. Calcutta: Arya Publishing House, 1942.

6. Chaudary, Haridas. Ed. The Integral Philosophy Sri Aurobindo. London. George Allen and
Unwin Ltd. I 960.

7. Naravana, V.S. Modern Indian Thought. Bombay: Asian Publishing House, 1967.

8. Purani, A.B. Sri Aurobindo, Some Aspects of His Vision. Bombay. Bhartiya Vidya
Bhavan, 1966.
9. Sharma, Ramnath. Philosophy of Aurobindo, Lucknow: Bharatiya Prakasan Ltd, 1960.

I 0. Abhayananda, Swami. Universal Religion and Vedanta. Calcutta: Ramakrishna Vedanta

Math Publications. 1968.

11. Bali, D.R. Modern Indian Thought. Bangalore: Sterling Publication Pvt. Ltd. 1980.

12. Lal, Kumar Basant. Contemporary Indian Philosophy. Delhi: Motilal Banarasidas, I 978

13. Kapil Kapoor, Dimensions of Panini Grammar: The Indian Grammatical System, Delhi,
Motilal Banarasidas, 2005

14. Goldsti.icker Theodor, Panini : His Place in Sanskrit Literature, Alpha Edition

15. Cardona George, Pal)ini: His Works and its Tradition, Delhi: Motilal Banarasidas, 1988

16. Bhattacha1ya Bishnupada , Bhartrhari's Vakyapadiya and Linguistic Monism, Pune,

Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute , 1985

17. Patnaik Tandra, Sabda: A Study of Bhartrhari's Philosophy of Language, Delhi, DK

Printworld Pvt. Limited, 2017

18. Narayana, Sharda , Vakyapadiya: Sphota, Jati and Dravya, Delhi, DK Printworld, 2018
Paper 6: Dharma and Religion

Learning Objectives

• Thi s course will introduce and develop the foundational concepts of Hindu Adhyatma and
Dharma and its comparison with Western Religious Tradition. The students will be
acquainted with Non-Translatable themes like Dhanna, Advaita, Ra~tra, Yajna, Tapa,
Darsana, Sansk riti , Sarnadhi, lsvara, Brahman, Varna-Guna etc. They will learn about the
nature of non-translatability of key concepts of two traditions, specially of Dharma and
Religion. The course will make a comparative study of Dharmic and Western Religious
Traditions.

Learning Outcomes

The students will be oriented to:

• Think about the nature of Dharma and its importance in contemporary context.
• Know about the debates about how key Dharmic Concepts were translated in terms of
Euro-Centric Categories .
• Develop their analytical abilities by reflecting on Bharatiya methodology.
• Develop insight into the overall need of establishing Swaraj in Ideas

UNIT 1: Dharma

• Dharma: The way for a Hindu

• Dharrna and it ' s Pllnthlls
Essential/Recommended Readings

I. Olivelle, Patrick.(2016). Introduction m A Dharma Reader Classical Indian

Law,India, Permanent Black pp. I-34
2. Malhotra, Raj iv. (2013 ). Being Different. Delhi: Harper Collins Publishers
India.PP .259-262
Unit 2: Key Concepts of Dharmik Tradition.

• Dharma, Advaita, Dhyana, Yajna

 • Tapas, Darsana, lsvara, Brahman,
• Itihas,Rastra,Pravatti -N ivratti, Sreyas-Preyas
• Vama-Guna, Svadharma, Ni~kama Kanna, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Essential/Recommended readings

• Ranganathananda, Swami (2015),Universal Message Of Bhagvad Gita .Vol.I

(Introduction).Kolkata: Advaita Ashrama
• Malhotra, Rajeev (2020). Sanskrit Non-Translatables (Selected Readings), Harper Collins
Publishers India

Unit 3: Religion and Dharma

• Religion: Origin and Historical Context

• Dharma and Religion: A Comparative Analysis
Essential/Recommended Readings

• Tweed, Thomas A (2020). Religion: A Very Short Introduction.USA.Oxford University

Press
• Chaturvedi, Badrinath. (2019). Dharma: Hinduism and Religions in India. Delhi. Penguin
Viking Publishers.
Unit 4: Towards Decolonization

• Intellectual Colonization and Social Consequences

• Decolonizing Indian Dharmic Tradition
• Swaraj In Ideas

Essential/recommended readings

• Bhattacharya,K.C.( 1977) 'Swaraj In Ideas' in ' Four Indian Critical Essays' Ed.S. K.Bose
• Cohn,Bernard S. ,( 1928) 'Colonialism and Its Forms of Knowledge ' (First two
Chapters),Princeton University Press

Additional/Supplementary Readings

Chaturvedi, Badrinath. (2019). Dharma: Hinduism and Religions in India. Delhi. Penguin Viking
Publishers.
Vidyabhushan,S.C.(2015). A History of Indian Logic (Selected Readings),Delhi,Motilal
Banarasidas

Malhotra, Rajiv.( 2013.) Being D([ferent. Delhi: Harper Collins Publishers India,

Sankaracharya,A.di( 1997).Tattvabodha.Chennai :Central Chinmay Mission Trust

Gordon,Lewis R. ' Decolonizing Philosophy' (2019).The southern Journal Of Philosophy.Vol. 57

Kane, Pandurang Vaman. History of Dharma Shastra (Five Volumes)(l 962).Pune: Bhandarkar
Oriental Research Institute

Olivelle, Patrick, ed. (2009).Dharma: Studies in its semantic, cultural and religious history. Delhi:
Motilal Banarsidas Publisher.

Chinmayananda, Swami.(2016).Atmii-bodha. Mumbai: Chinmaya Prakashan.

Tejomayananda, Swami (2016). Vedanta Book ofDefinitions . Mumbai: Chinmaya Prakashan,

Ramamurty, A. (2012). The Central Philosophy of The RgVeda. Delhi: D. K. Printworld, 2012.
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M.A HINDU STUDIES

Syllabus of Minor Discipline -

Political Science
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SEMESTER I

Paper 1: Reading Hindu Classics

Learning Objectives-

This course proposes to introduce classical political texts to the students. These texts will give a
background of the political environment, functioning of the state, maintaining law and order, and
other ancillary functions for the benefit of the people. The selection of texts was based on the
oldest and representative nature of concept which is under discussion.

Learning Outcomes-

After reading the course the learners would be

• Gain knowledge of rich historical Indian texts
• To get Acquainted with certain key political concepts
• Acquire understanding about how to read historical texts.
• Delve into the rich repository of Indian knowledge tradition

Unit 1: Introduction: How to study Hindu Classics

Unit 2: Atharveda: Concept of Rashtra

Unit 3: Shanti Parva: Rajdharma

Unit 4: Sukraniti: Kingship

Unit 5: Charvak/Lokayat: Materialism

Unit 6: Manusmriti: Social Laws

Unit 7: Arthshastra: Statecraft

Essential/ recommended Readings

Unit 1: Introduction: How to Study Hindu Classics

BROUGH, J. (1952). The Study of The Indian Classics. Journal of the Royal Society of Arts,
I 00(4883), 766- 776. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4 l 365444

Trivedi, Harish, 'Western Classics, Indian Classics: Postcolonial Contestations', in Loma

Hardwick, and Carol Gillespie (eds), Classics in Post-Colonial Worlds, Classical
Presences (Oxford, 2007; online edn, Oxford Academic, Feb.
20 I0), https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199296101.003.00 I 7

Radhakrishnan, Sarvepalli ( 1959). Eastern religions and western thought. New York: Oxford
University Press. Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3.

Unit 2: Atharveda: Concept of Rashtra

Prithvi Sukta (Atharvaveda)
Bhumi Sukta (Atharvaveda)

Unit 3: Shanti Parva: Rajdharma

Dutt, M.N . (1903.); The Mahabharta, H C Dass Elysium Press: Calcutta

Rajgoplachari. C ( 1968). Mahabharta, Bharti ya Vidya Bhawan: Bombay

Besant, A.( 1899) The Story QlThe Great War, Theosophical Publishing House: Adyar Madras

Bhagdikar, P. S. (20 19). Relevance of Ancient Indian Political Thought with Special Reference to
Mahabharata. Sanshodhan, 8, 141 - 146.

Pandey, P. (2019a). Rajadharma in Mahabharata: With Special Reference to Shanti-Parva. DK

Printworld (P) Ltd.

Singh, S. P. (2015). Concept of Rajdharma in Adi-Kavya: Ramayana and Mahabharata. Indian

Journal of Public Administration, 61 ( 1), 132- 138.

Garg, Sushma. (2004). POLITICAL IDEAS OF SHANTI PARVA. The Indian Journal of Political
Science. 65. 77-86. 10.2307/41855798.

Unit 4: Sukraniti: Kingship

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Nagar, Vandana ( 1985). Kingship in Shukra-Niti, Pushpa Prakashan, Delhi, India.

Varma, Vishwanath Prasad (December 1962). "Some Aspects of Public Administration in The
Sukraniti". Indian Journal of Political Science. 23 (1/4): 302-308.

Shukranitisara. Ed. Umesh Puri. Haridwar: Randhi

Unit 5: Charvak/Lokayat: Materialism

Chattopadhyaya, Debiprasad.( 1959). Lokayata: A study in ancient Indian materialism. New Delhi:
people publication house.(Hindi and English)

Unit 6 Manusmriti: Social Laws

Bhattacharya, Parnasabari, Conceptualizations in the Manu smriti, Manohar, 1996.

Buhler G; Laws of Manu, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1886

Manu Smriti Kulluka Bhatta (English and Hindi)

Social Laws of Mnau (Chandni and Satya) Sol

Unit 7: Arthshastra: Statecraft

Shamasastry, Kautilya's Artashstra Book

Rangarajan, L.N ., Kautilya The Arthashastra (New Delhi: Penguin Books India, 1992)..

GAUTAM, P. K. (2013). Understanding Kautilya's Arthashastra: IN PRAISE OF ROTE. World

Af/ctirs: The Journal of'fnternational Issues, /7( I), 30- 37.
htt ps ://www.jstor.org/stable/4853548 9

Singh, R. R. (2004). Kautilya ' s Conception Of State. The Indian Journal of Political Science,
65( I), 41-54. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4 I 855796
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Semester II
Paper 2: Concept and Debates in Hindu Thought
Learning Objectives -

This course proposes to introduce key concept and debates of Hindu political thought. It introduces
concepts like state, society, self, constitutionalism and four purusharthas- Dharrn, Arthas, Kama,
Moksha. This paper analyzes the internal debates of various concepts under study. Thus, it not
only challenges the hegemonic construction of superiority of the West being the originator of
certain concepts. At the same time, a pluralistic view of various concepts is introduced.

Learning Outcomes-

After reading this course

• Students will be able to understand different trajectories of Hindu and Greek political
thought.
• They will be able to explore the difference between concepts of the West vs. East.
• Students will understand the holi stic view of life that encompasses both materialism and
spiritualism.
• They will be able to establish the relationship between monarchy and constitutionalism
that was not existent in conceptual trajectory of the west.

Unit 1: Situating Hindu Thought - Comparing Greek and Roman Thought

Unit 2: Vedic Idea of Political - State and Society
Unit 3: Upanisadic Self: Empirical and Transcendental (Evidences from Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya,
Vaisheshikha, Mimansa, Vedanta)
Unit 4: The Four Purusharthas- Dharrna, Artha, Kama, Moksha
Unit 5: Consciousness and Self-Shankracharya, Ramanajuna and Madhavcharya
Unit 6: Constitution and constitutionalism in Ancient Hindu Thought

Essential/ Recommended Readings

Unit I: Situating Hindu Thought - Comparing Greek and Roman Thought

t

Sarkar, Benoy Kumar. "Hindu Political Philosophy." Political Science Quarterly 33, no. 4 ( 1918):
482-500. https://doi.org/ 10.2307/2141 603.

Sharan, P. ( 1983 ). Ancient Indian Political Thought and Institutions. Meenakshi Prakashan.

Dasgupta, S.N. History of Indian Philosophy, Vol. I to IV. Delhi: Motilal Banarasidass, 2000.

Bhandarkar, D.R. , Some Aspects of Ancient Indian Hindu Polity, BHU, Varanasi 1929.

Unit 2 : Vedic Idea of Political - State and Society

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - Relevance of India's Ancient Thinking to Contemporary Strategic

Reality, Ed. Arvind Gupta and Arpita Mitra, Vivekanand International Foundation and Aryan
Book International, New Delhi, 2020.

Sarkar, Benoy Kumar. "The Hindu Theory of the State." Political Science Qua11erly 36, no.
(1921): 79- 90. https://doi.org/10.2307/2142662.

Sharan, P. ( 1983 ). Ancient Indian Political Thought and Institutions. Meenakshi Prakashan.

Varma, V. P. , Hindu Political Thought and its Metaphysical Foundations, Motilal Banarsidas, New
Delhi, 1974.

Anantanand Rambachan, The Hindu vision, Motilal Banaridaas, Delhi, 1999.

Unit 3 : Upanisadic Self: Empirical and Transcendental

Raju, P. T. (1954). The Concept of the Spiritual in Indian Thought. Philosophy East and West,
4(3), I 95-213. https://doi.org/10.2307 /1397554

Indigenous approaches to self and consciousness by Prof. G .N. Prakash Srivastava. URL:
https://ipi .org. in/tex ts/ipyc/ipyc-full/ gnpsrivasta va. php

Philosophy, Science and Consciousness, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana

(SVYASA) & Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana (SVYP), Bangalore, (year not mentioned),
22-26.

The Concept of Atman in the Principal Upanisads: In the Perspective of the Samhitas, the
Brahmanas, the Aranyakas and Indian Philosophical Systems, Baldev Raj Shanna, Dinesh
Publications, Jalandhar, 1972.
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I '

Unit 4 : The Four Purusharthas- Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha

Howladar, M. (2015). Impact of Puru~a,thas in modem life: An observation. International Journal

of Sanskrit Research, I(3 ), 70-73. https://www.anantaajournal.com/archives/
2017/ vol3issue3/ Part B/3-3-8-790.pdf

Shah, K. J. "Purushartha and Gandhi" in R. Roy. Ed. Gandhi and the Present Global Crisis. Shim la:
Indian Institute of Advanced Study, 1996.

Dindayal Upadhyay, Ekatma Manavvad, Prabhat Prakashan, 2014.

Bhagwandas, Purushartha, Chaukabha Prakashan, 1966.

Swami Ranganathananda 'The Message of Upanisads', Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, 200 I.

Unit 5 : Consciousness and Self- Shankracharya, Ramanajuna and Madhavcharya

Adi Shankaracharya, Ramanujachrya and Madhvacharya by Dr. Bhawaan Tatavarthy, Pandit

Sastry R Lanka, MGK Research Foundation, Hyderabad, India. DOI:
I 0.13140/ RG.2.2.23030. 75844.

Kaul , K (2014). The Great Upanishadic: Understanding Brahman and the ultimate reality.

Narain, K (2003). The fundamentals of Advaita Vedanta. Ideological Research Centre, Varanasi.

C hattopadhyaya, Debiprasad. What is Living and What is Dead in Indian Philosophy.

Unit 6 : Constitution and Constitutionalism in Ancient Hindu Thought

Leepakshi Raj pal and Mayank Vats (2016), Dharma and the Indian Constitution, Ch,ist University
Law Jo urnal 5(2):57-70DOI: 10.12728/culj.9.6.

Indian Civilization and the Constitution, RNP Singh (2017), Vivekanand International Foundation,
New Delhi, URL: https://www.vifindia.org/article/2017/august/03/indian-civilisation-and-the-
constitution

TR, Subramanya and KR, Sreenidhi, Historical factors affecting Constitutional Identity and its
contemporary relevance: An Analysis. (December 31, 2022). Bangalore University Law Journal,
Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=465755 l.
Bhandarkar, D.R., Some Aspects of Ancient Indian Hindu Polity, BHU, Varanasi 1929.

Sharma, R. S., 1959: Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India, Motilal
Banarasidas: Delhi.

Additional Readings

Bhattacharya, Haridas. - The Cultural Heritage of India. Vol. 1-Vol.-IV. Published by SvamT
Lokeswarananda, Secretary, The Rama Krsna Mission Institute of Culture, Gol Park- Calcutta.
Printed in India at S. Antool & Co Private Ltd. 91 , Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, 2nd Edition.
Calcutta- 700 029. 1953.

Dasgupta, Surendranath. A History of Indian Philosophy. Vol. 3. Delhi: Munshiram Mahoharlal

Publishing Private Limited, 1978.

Sri Aurbindo, 'Foundations of Indian Culture' chapter-I

S.Radhakrishnan, 'The Hindu View of Life ' Harper Collins, 2015.

The Hindu vision by Anantanand Rambachan, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1999

Sanatana Dharma An Advance Text Book of Hindu Religion and Ethics, Bhagwandas and Annie
Besant, The Theosophical Publishing House, Madras, 1940.

K.Ganguly and A.S.Ghose, 'Relevance of Our Cultural Heritage in Modem India', Bhartiya Vidya
Bhavan, 1983.

Keith, A.B. , The Religion and Philosophy of Vedas and Upanishads, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, New
Delhi, 1970.

Kautilya 'sArthashastra (translated by R. Shamashastri with an introductory note by Dr. J.F.Fleet),

Government Press. Bangalore, 1952.

Governance in Ancient India, Vaidya-Mahulikar-Bapat, Nag Publishers, Delhi

State and Administration in Ancient India, Altekar AS, MLBD, Delhi

Ram Sharan Sharma. Aspects of Political Ideas andinstitutions in Ancient India, Delhi, Motilal
Banarasidas, 1991 .
 Semester III

Paper 3: Modern Hindu Idea of 'Political'

Credit: 4

Learning Objectives -

This course extends the conceptual understanding to modem Hindu period. It aims to explore
concepts through the writings of modem Hindu thinkers. In this way it will help to conceptualise
these concepts for contemporary times. These concepts have been chosen to help understand the
Hindu idea of life.

Learning Outcome-

After studying this Course the students will

'
• Know about the modern understanding of Political and its difference with the West's
understanding.
• Acquire knowledge about the Vedic understanding and its relevance in modem time.
• Analyze the idea of self and its relationship with political life.
• Acquaint with the idea of kal and purvajanama with an individual present life.

Unit 1: Modem understanding of Political : Debates between Bharat and West

Unit 2: Vedic Thought: Dayanand Saraswati

Unit 3: Idea of Self in Neo-vedanta - Vivekandanda and Sri Aurobindo

Unit 4: Idea of Dharma in Politics: Bal GangadharTilak and Gandhi interpretation of Gita

Unit 5: Kai and Puravajanma - Daya Krishna, Jidu Krishnamurthi

Essential/ Recommended Readings

Unit I: Modern understanding of Political : debates between Bharat and West

Radhakrishnan, Sarvepalli ( 1959). Eastern religions and western thought. New York: Oxford
University Press. Chapter I, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3.
Raghuram Raju. Calibrating Western Philosophy for India

Shashiprabha Kumar (2005) Self, Society and Value: Reflections on Indian Philosophical
Thought, Vidyanidhi Prakashan, Delhi.

Pare!, A. (ed.) (2002), 'Introduction', m Gandhi, freedom and Self Rule, Delhi: Vistaar
Publication.

Bipin Chandra Pal ( 1911) The Soul of India: a Constructive Study of Indian Thoughts and Ideals

Mahapatra, D. A., & Mahapatra, D. A. (2004). From Nation-State to Ideal Human Unity: An
Analytical Discourse in Sri Aurobindo's Political Philosophy. The Indian Journal ofPolitical
Science, 65(2), 145- 160. http://www.jstor.org/stable/41855806
A. L. Herman, "Satyagraha: A new Indian word for some old ways of Western thinking,"
Philosophy East and West 19 (2) (1969): 123-142

J. Sai Deepak (2021), Indian that is Bharat: Coloniality, Civilisation, Constitution, New Delhi:
Bloomsbury,

The Spirit And Form Of Indian Polity Ed. 1st by Aurobindo

V. Mehta and T. Pantham (2006) 'A Thematic Introduction to Political Ideas in Modem India:
Thematic Explorations, History of Science, Philosophy and Culture in Indian civilization' Vol. 10,
Part: 7 (New Delhi: Sage Publications), pp. xxvii-ixi.

D. Dalton (1982) 'Continuity of Innovation' , in Indian Idea of Freedom: Political Thought of

Swami Vivekananda, Aurobindo Ghose, Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi (Gurgaon:
Academic Press), pp. 1-28.

R. Guha (20 I0) "Prologue: Thinking Through India", in Makers of Modern India, Penguin Books.
pp.1-22

Unit 2: Vedic Thought: Dayanand Saraswati

Dayanand Saraswati, Satyarth Prakash: The Light of Truth, New Delhi: Sarvadeshik Arya
Pratinidhi Sabha. 1882.
Sri Aurobindo, ( 1940) Bankima - Tilak - Dayananda. In this book Aurobindo accepts a national
instinct in Dayananda's Vedism

Varma, V. P., & Verma, V. P. ( 1959). Political Philosophy of Dayanand. The Indian Journal of
Political Science, 20(4), 291 - 305. http://www.jstor.org/stable/42743524

Sharma, R. P. ( 1958). Swami Dayanand's Contribution to Indian Nationalism and His Political
Philosophy. The Indian Journal of Political Science, 19( I), 25- 34.
http://www.jstor.org/stable/42748890

Chemparathy, G. (1994). Some Observations on Dayananda sarasvati's Conception of the Vedas.

Wiener Zeitschrift Fi.ir Die Kunde Si.idasiens / Vienna Journal of South Asian Studies, 38, 231-
250. http://www.jstor.org/stable/24007337

Purohit, B.R. 1986. 'The Social and Political Ideas of Dayananda Saraswati ' , in Thomas Pantham
and Kenneth L. Deutsch ( eds), Political Thought in Modem India. New Delhi: Sage Publications.

Unit 3 : Idea of Self in Neo-vedanta - Vivekandanda and Sri Aurobindo

Swami Vivekananda's Vedantic Cosmopolitanism by Swami Medhananda

Barua, A. Living in the World by Dying to the Self: Swami Vivekananda's Modernist
Reconfigurations of a Premodern Vedantic Dialectic. Hindu Studies 27, 125- 148 (2023).
https://doi.org/ I 0.1007/s l 1407-022-09335-w

Medhananda, S. From Good to God: Swami Vivekananda's Vedantic Virtue Ethics. Hindu
Studies 27, 67- 96 (2023). https://doi.org/ 10. 1007/s l 1407-022-09330-l

Chatterjee, S, Swami Vivekananda's Neo-Vedanta and its Practical Application, in: Majumdar, R
C (ed.), Swami Vivekananda Centenary Memorial Volume, Calcutta, Swami Vivekananda
Centenary, 1963.

Smart, N, Swami Vivekananda as a Philosopher, in: Ghanananda, Swami and Parrinder, G (eds),
Swami Vivekananda in East and West, London, Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre. 1968.

Guru to the World: The Life and Legacy of Vivekananda Book by Ruth Harris

Kiggley, Dermot ( 1990) 'Vivekananda's western message from the East' in William Radice (ed)
Swami Vivekananda and modernization of Hinduism, New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
Sri Aurobindo Changing The Face of Indian Politics: Selections From The Works of Sri
Aurobindo
The Human Cycle - The Ideal Of Human Unity - War And Self-Determination - Sri
Aurobindo

Varma, V. P. ( 1957). Sri Aurobindo's Ph ilosophy of Political Vedantism. The Indian Journal of
Political Science, 18( I), 24- 35. http://www.jstor.org/stable/427433 75
:\urnb1ndo C, hosh : Sdf by PTEL IIT G uwahati
https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=n9000B b98
The Penguin Sri Aurobindo Reader. 150th Birth Anniversary Edition. Makarand R Paranjape

Maka ra nd R Paranj ape " Nc:w Nationalism'' and India ' s

Rena issa ncehttps://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2022/Oct/ l 0/new-nationalism-and-
indias-renaissance-2506540 .htm I

Unit 4 : Idea of Dharma in Politics : Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gandhi's Interpretation of
Gita

Tilak, Bal Gangadhar. G ita Rahasya - volumes 1 and 2. R. B. Tilak. Retrieved 24 December 2019.

Professor D Mackenzie Brown in 'The Philosophy of Bal Gangadhar Ti lak: Kamm vs. Jnana in
the Gita Rahasya' (The Journal of Asian Studies Vol. 17, No. 2 (Feb., 1958), pp. 197-206) ..

Varma, V. P. ( 1958). POLITICA L PHILOSOPHY OF LOKAMANYA TILAK. The Indian

Journal u/Pulitical Science, 19( I), 15- 24. http://www. jstor.org/stable/42748889
Brown, D. M. ( 1958). The Philosophy of Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Karma vs. Jnana in the Gita
Rahasya. The Journal ofAsian Studies, 17(2) , 197- 206. https://doi.org/10.2307/2941466

D Mackenzie Brown. "The Philosophy of Bal Gangadhar Tilak ", in Verine/er Grover, ed., Bal
Gangadhar Tilak, Political Thinkers ofModern India, New Delhi: Deep & Deep Publications,
/992.
Oak, A. (2022, April 12). Political ideas of B.G. Tilak: colonialism, self and Hindu nationalism.
Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/1887/3283505
J

The Thought of Be,! Gangadhar Tilak. Robert E. Upton, O xford University Press. © Robert E.
Upton 2024. DOI: I 0. 1093/oso/ 9780 I 98900658.003.0004
(Chapter 3 'The Nature of the Indian Polity', Chapter 4 'The Conduct of Politics',)
SR Bakshi. Swaraj as Birth Right: Role o f Tilak and Annie Besant, Delhi: Vista International
Publis hing House, 2006.

DV T amhankar, Lokamanya Tilak. Father of Indian Unrest and Maker of Modem India, Londo n,
Oxford University Press, 1956.

S ingh, S. P. (20 14). Tilak' s Concept Of Na tionalism. The Indian Journal ofPolitical Science,
75(2), 255- 264. http://www.jstor.org/sta ble/ 24701133
Tilak, B. G. ( 1922) 'Karma yoga and Swaraj ' and ' Swarajya speech at Godhra', in Bal Gangadhar
Tilak: His Writings and Speeches (Madras: Ganesh & Co.), pp. 245-248 ; 292-298.

Piney, C hristopher (2011 ), ' The T iger' s Nature, but Not the Tiger: Bal Gangadhar Ti lak as
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's Counter-Guru ', Public Culture 23(2), pp. 395-416.

The Bhagavadgita in Nationalist Discourse Nagappa K. Gowda

Shruti Kapila, Feisal Devji eds., Political Thought in Action: T he Bhagavad Gita and M odem India
, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2013.

Rao , Ko ne ru Ramakrishna, Gandhi's Dharma (Delhi, 2017; online edn, Oxford Academic, 22
Mar. 2018), https://do i.org/ I 0. 1093/osoN780 199477548 .00 1.000 I, accessed 26 May 2024.

(Rao, Koneru Ramakrishna, 'Swaraj and Swadesl,i as Political Dharma', Gandhi's

Dharma (Delhi, 20 17; online edn, Oxford Academic, 22 Mar.
20 18), hu ps:1 1<kli.o nd I 0.1 093/oso/9780 1994 77 548 .00 3.0005,)

Rao, Koneru Ramakrishna, 'Sarya and Ahimsa: Philosophical Foundatio ns of

Gandhi ' s Dlwrma', Gandhi's Dharma (Delhi, 20 17; online edn, Oxford Academic, 22 Mar.
20 18), https://cloi .org/1 0. 1093/oso/9780 1994 77548.003 .0003,

Bandopadhyay, A. (202 1). Probing Gandhi's Political Strategy in View of His Civilisational
Politics in India. Social Change, 5 1(1), 104-1 16. https://do i.org/10. l 177/004908572 199688 1
Shah, " Purushartha and Gandhi ," in Gandhi and the Present Globa l Crisis, ed. R. Roy (Rashtrapati
Nivas, Shimla: Indian Institute of Advanced Study, 1996),

Pare!, "From Politica l Thought in India to Indian Political Thought,

M. K. Gandhi, The Moral and Political Writings of Mahatma Gandhi, ed. R. Iyer. (Oxford:
Clarendon Press: 1986), vol. I

Pare!, Gandhi 's Philosophy and the Quest for Harmony

Unit 5 : Kai and Puravajanma - Daya Krishna, Jidu Krishnamurthi

Krishna, D. ( 1965). Three Conceptions of Indian Philosophy. Philosophy East and West , 15( I),
37- 5 1. https://doi.org/10.2307/1397407

Mayaram, S. (2008). Daya Krishna: A Philosopher and Much More. Philosophy East and West,
58(4 ), 439- 443. http: //www. jstor.org/stable/402 I 3532

Krishna Daya, " Indian Philosophy and Moksa: Revisi ting an old controversy" Journal of Indian
Council of Philosophical Research. Volume II Autumn 1984. P 49-67.

Krishna Daya, Indian's Intellectual Traditions: Attempts at Conceptual Reconstructions, Published

by Indian Council of Philosophical Research. 1987.

https://www.dayakrishna.org/ Open Library

if there is life after death. (lnterview)https://jkrishnamurti.org/content/there-life-after-death/ 1979

Krishnamurti, J. (20 19). What is Spirituality? Aperture, 237, 31 -33.

https://www. jstor.org/stable/26848075

Krishnamurti: Re.flections on the Se({ by By Jiddu Krishnamurti, Edited by Raymond Martin

https:// jkrishnamurti.org/about
 Semester III

Paper 4: Modern Hindu Episteme

Credit: 4

Learning Objective: This paper aims to reinstate the glory of Hindu political thought by
underlining the comparison between western thought and Hindu thought. This is being done by
outlining the hegemonic ideology of the western knowledge.

Learning Outcomes:

After reading this paper

• Students will acquire an understanding between western and Indian equivalence of the
concept.
• They will be able to apply the contextual understanding of the concepts under discussion
• They will be able to outline the distinctive features of Hindu political thought.

Unit 1 : What is Hinduness in Hindu Political Thought

Unit 2 : Orientalism and Hindu Thought

Unit 3 : Bhartiya knowledge System (Bhartiya Gyan Sampda)

Unit 4 : Tradition-modernity debates

Unit 5 : Swaraj/ Democracy

Unit 6: State/Rajya

Unit 7 : Nation/Rashtra

Unit 8 : Economy/ Artha

Essential/ Recommended Readings

Unit 1 : What is Hinduness in Hindu Political Thought

S. Radhakrishnan, (1926) The Hindu View of Life, Upton Lectures, London: George Allen &
Unwin,

V D Savarkar, Hindutva, Bombay: Veer Savarkar Prakashan, 1969

Brian K. Pennington.(2005.) Was Hinduism Invented? : Britons, Indians, and Colonial

Construction of Religion,Oxford University Press : New York

Unit 2 : Orientalism and Hindu Thought

Dharampal (2017) revised, Bhartiya Chitta, Manas and Kala In Essential Writings of Dharampal,
Bharat Peetham, India.

Anibal Quijano (2007), "Coloniality and Modernity/Rationality", Cultural Studies, 21 (2-3): 168-
178

Edward Said (1979), Orientalism, London: Penguin Books. [selected sections].

Ronald lnden ( 1986), "Orientalist Constructions of India", Modern Asian Studies, 20 (3): 401-
446.

Ro bert J.C. Young, Robert J.C. Young (2004) White Mythologies, Routledge

Unit 3 : Bhartiya Knowledge System (Bhartiya Cyan Sampda)

Kapil Kapoor and Avadhesh Kumar Singh (eds.) (2005) Indian Knowledge Systems Volume -1
and II, lIAS and DK Printworld: Shimla and New Delhi

A. K. Ramanujan ( 1989), "ls There an Indian Way of Thinking? An Infonnal Essay,"

Contributions to Indian Sociology, Vol. 23, No.I, pp. 41-58.

Unit 4 : Tradition-modernity debates

Rudolph and Rudolph, The Modernity of Tradition: Political Development in India, University of
Chicago Press, Chicago, 1984.

Unit 5 : Swaraj/ Democracy

Gandhi, M.K.; Hind Swaraj, Navjivan Press, Ahamedabad 1938,

Bhattcharya, K C ( 1928) Swaraj in Ideas

Bhushan, Nalini, and Jay L. Garfield ( eds), 'Bhagavan Das, "The Meaning of Swaraj or Self-
Government" ( 1921 )', in Nalini Bhushan, and Jay L. Garfield (eds), Indian Philosophy in English:
From Renuissanc:e to Independence (New York, 2011; online edn, Oxford Academic

Behera, Anshuman. (2021 ). Swaraj and Democracy: Reflections on the Indian Experience. 47.
151-164.

Parel Anthony, J ( 1995); 'The Doctrine of Swaraj in Gandhi's Philosophy', in Crisis and Change in
Contemporary India, ed. by Upendra Baxi and Bhikhu Parekh, New Delhi: Sage Publication

Unit 6: State/Rajya

Prasad Beni;The State in Ancient India: a Study in the structure and practical working of political
institutions in North India in ancient times vol.5 Cambridge University Press, 1925

Sarkar, Benoy Kumar. "The Hindu Theory of the State." Political Science Quarterly 36, no.
( 1921): 79-90. https://doi.org/10.2307/2142662.

A.S. Altekar, "Origin and Types of the State" in State and Government in Ancient India. Motilal
Banarsidass, Banaras. 1949

Unit 7 : Nation/Rashtra

Golwalkar, M S ( 1939) We or Our Nationhood Defined, Bharat Publication : Nagpur

Partha Chatte1jee, ''All Nations are Modern" in The Truths and Lies of Nationalisms: As narrated
by Charvak. Permanent Black. 2021

Unit 8 : Economy/Artha

Ghosal, U. N ., The Hindu Revenue System (Calcutta: Calcutta University, 1929).

Sanjeev Kumar • 2016 Taxation and Revenue Collection in Ancient IndiaReflections on

Mahabharata, Manusmriti, Arthasastra and Shukranitisar, Cambridge Scholars Publishing : New
Delhi

Aprna Mathur (2009) The Arthasastra tradition and ancient Indian value-system Anamika
Publishers & Distributors
 Semester IV

Paper 5: Hindu Concepts

Credit: 4

Learning Objective: The aim of this paper is to unravel more concepts that can help in
understanding Hindu Political thought. These concepts are central to the thought and its
understanding and help trace the sources of vast Hindu literature and at the same time enlighten us
with its modem usage. It aims to make this vocabulary known to present students along with its
varied meaning and relevance.

Learning outcome: The students will

• Have a knowledge about Hindu Political vocabulary

• Understand the concepts di verse meanings
• Apply the concept in present time.

Unit 1 :Shakti

Unit 2 :Nyaya , Niti

Unit 3 :PanchaBhuta

Unit 4 :Lok - Lo ksamghrah, Samaj

Unit 5 :Yog- Bhakti, Gyan, Karma

Unit 6 :Yagya

Unit 7 :Vasudhai v Kutumbkam

Unit 8 :Sanskar

Unit 9 :Dharma

Unit 10 :Dana

Essential/ Recommended Readings

Unit I : Shakti

The Concept of Shakti in Indian Philosophy Dr. Rama Chandra Palai Odisa Review

The Concept of Shakti: A Study

https://www.academia.edu/73209007/The Concept of Shakti A Study

Sri Aurobjndo: The Mother, Section vi

Ganesh Kamala, "Mother Who Is Not a Mother: In Search of the Great Indian Goddess", Economic
and Political Weekly, Vol. 25, No. 42/43 (Oct. 20-27, 1990), pp. WS58-WS64,
j stor.org/stable/4396893.

Hindu Renaissance And Significance Of Shakti Worship

https://pragyata.com/hindu-renaissance-and-significance-of-shakti-worship/

Shiva and Shakti in Indian Mythology by Mahindra Ghosh Subhi Publication 2007 edi.

Ananadmath Bankin Chandra Chatterjee

Unit 2: Nyaya / Niti

Sarkar, Benoy Kumar Political Institutions, and theories of comparative Politics - pp I 58- I 62
Ghoshal U.N (1983) A History of Hindu Political theory OUP: London pp 213- 222, 247-259

Unit 3 :PanchaBhuta

What are the Five Elements or Pancha Bhutas?

https://isha.sadhguru.org/en/wisdom/article/five-elements-pancha-bhuta

Unit 4 :Lok - Loksamghrah , Samaj

Tilak, Bal Gangadhar. Gita Rahasya - volumes I and 2. R. B. Tilak. Retrieved 24 December 2019.

The Concept Of Lokasarhgraha In The Bhagavad GHa As Understood From The GTta Bha~yas Of
Adi Sai1karacarya And Madhusndana Sarasvafihttps://www.indica.today/long-reads/concept-
lokasamgraha-bhagavad-gita-bhasyas-adi-sankaracarya-madhusudana-sarasvati/

Unit 5 :Yog- Bhakti, Gyan Karma ·

Bhagwat Gita, Geeta Press

Thoughts on The Gita by Vivekananda, Pub. Advaita Ashram, Calcutta, I 978.

Karma-Yoga by Swami Vivekananda, Pub. Advaita Ashram, Calcutta-14; Edt. 16th Impression,
July 1978.

Jnana-YogaBy Swami Vivekananda•

Unit 6: Yagya

Brahmvarchas, editor. Yagya ka Gyan Vigyan. Mathura: Akhand Jyoti Sansthan; 1995

Gaud, Shree Veni Ram Sharma. Yagya Mimansa . . 5th edition. Varanasi: Chaukhamba
Vidyabhawan; 1999

Kane, P. V. History of Dharmashastras. Vol II, Part I. Poona: Bhandarkar oriental Research
Institute; 1941 :Ch XVIII.

Singh, Ravindra. Yagya: Ek Aitihasik evam Vaigyanik Drishti. IJYR [Internet]. 31Oct.2018 [cited
9Mar.2019]; (2): 15-21. Available from : http://i jyr.dsvv.ac.in/index.php/ijyr/article/view/11

The Historical and Philosophical Exegesis on Yagya in Ancient India Pratishtha Pathik
Interdisciplinary Journal Of Yagya Research (2019), 2( I), 20-28

Unit 7: Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Relevance of India's Ancient Thinking to Contemporary Strategic

Reality Edited by Arvind Gupta and Arpita Mishra Published by Vivekanand International
Foundation
I. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: A Civilizational Maxim - Kapil Kapoor

2. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - " World As One Family": The Ancient Indian C ivilizational
Concept from Contemporary Strategic Perspectives - S. Gurumurthy

3. The Historical Framework: How Much of Vasudha did Ancient India Know? - Dilip K.
C hakrabarti

4. Buddhist and Jaina Perspective on Vasudhaiva Ku§tumbakam - K .T .S. Sarao

Unit 8 : Samskar

The History of Dharmasastra (Set of 5 Volumes) (An Old and Rare Book) Vol 2 Chapter 6 (Hindi
and English)

Hindu Sa1i1skaras Socio-religious Study of the Hindu Sacraments by Rajbali Pandey • 1987
(Detailed book)(Hindi and English)

Studies in Some Aspects of Hindu Samskaras in Ancient India in the Light of Samskaratattva of
Raghunandana by Heramba Chatterjee
Unit 9 : Dharma

V. R. Mehta ( 1992) Introduction, in Foundation of Indian Political Thought, Delhi, Manohar, pp.
1-11 . Brown,

D. M. ( 1953). The Premises of Indian Political Thought. The Western Political Quarterly, 6(2),
243-249.

J.P. Suda(1970). Dharma: Its Nature and Role in Ancient India. The Indian Journal of Political
Science, 31(4), 356- 366.

Varma, Vishwanath Prasad ( 1953). Studies in Hindu Political Thought and its Metaphysical
Foundations, Motilal Banarsidas, Delhi.

Unit 10: Dana

Aiyar, K. V. Rangaswami. 1941. Introduction to Krtyakalpataru of Bhatta Lakshmidhara. Vol. 5.

Danakanda. Baroda: Gaekwad' s Oriental Series

https://archive.org/details/GaekwadsOrienta!SeriesVo.XCIIKrtyakalpataruOfBhattaLaks
hmidhara Vol. V.Danakanda/page/n l/mode/2up

Balaganapathi, D. 2008. 'Daana: A Foundation of Indian Social Life'. In Foundations of Indian

Social Life: Cultural, Religious & Aesthetic. Ed. by Sebastian V. & Geeta M. Book Surge
Publishing. pp. 43-54

Nath, Vijay. 1987. Dana: Gift System in Ancient India (c. 600 BC-c. AD 300): A Socio-Economic
Perspective. Delhi: Munshiram Manoharlal.
{

Semester IV

Paper 6: Hindu Political Institutions

Credit: 4

Learning Objective: the aim of this paper is understand the prevalence of Hindu political
institutions that existed and played an important role in aiding the rulers for governing. This
paper will trace the historical legacy of these institutions and see its present relevance. Some of
these concepts and its meaning also find its place in modem institution of governance.

Learning outcome: This paper will aid the students in following manner:

• Understand the important political institutions for governance

• Develop a conceptual understanding of these institutions that have exsited since ancient
times
• Link the relevance of modern times diplomacy with ancient knowledge wisdom.

Unit l: Sabha, Samiti

Unit 2: Nagrikta

Unit 3: Vidatha

Unit 4: Vidhi

Unit 5: Danda

Unit 6: Janapada

Unit 7: Diplomacy

Unit 8: Mandia

Unit 9: Varna/ Jati

Essential/ Recommended Readings

Unit l : Sabha and Sarni ti

Cb\
,-..
'

Jagadish P. Sharma, "Non-Monarchical Governments in Vedic India" Republics in Ancient

India. Brill, Leiden, 1968, pp.15-60

R.S.Sharma, "Sabha and Samiti" in Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India.
Motilal Banarsidass Publishers. Delhi 1999, reprint. Pp I 05-118

Jaiswal, K.P, ( 1988), Hindu Polity, Eastern Book House, Patna. Chapter 2 nd and 3rd .

Altekar, A.Y., ( 1984), State and Government in Ancient India. Motilal Varanasi Das
Publications Delhi.

Unit 2 : Nagrikta

State and Administration in Ancient India, Altekar AS, MLBD, Delhi Chapter iv

K P Jaiswal Hindu Polity Franchise and Citizenship Chapter 12

Unit 3 : Vidatha

R.S.Sharma, 'The Earlist Folk Assembly of The lndo- Aryans " in Aspects of Political Ideas and
Institutions in Ancient India. MotilaI Banarsidass Publishers. Delhi 1999, reprint. Pp87-l 04

Republic in Ancient india 1500 BC-500 BC by JP Sharma

Unit 4 : Vidhi

S. K. Purohit ( 1994 )Ancient Indian Legal Philosophy Its Relevance to Contemporary

Jurisprudential Thought, Deep and Deep Publication : New Delhi

Rama Jois (2004) Legal and Constitutional History of India: Ancient, Judicial and Constitutional
System , Universal Law Publishing Company Pvt. Limited : New Delhi

Unit 5 : Danda

Rao, K. S. S. (2007). VEDIC IDEALS AND INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT. The Indian
Journal ofPolitical Science, 68( I), I 05- 114. http://www.jstor.org/stable/41858823

Panda, S., & Pujari, M. R. (2011). THEMES AND TRENDS IN INDIAN POLITICAL
THOUGHT. The Indian Journal ofPolitical Science, 72(1), 9- 17.
http://www.jstor.org/stable/4276 l 803
t

Choudhary, R. K. , & Chowdhary, R. K. (1947). THEORY OF PUNISHMENT IN ANCIENT

INDIA. Proceedings o(the Indian History Congress, 10, 166- 171.
http://www.jstor.org/stable/44 l 37 l 22
Gupta, R. K. (2004). Law & Order Administration In Ancient India. The Indian Journal of
Political Science, 65( 1), 111 - 122. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4185580 I
Unit 6: Janpada
Ancient Indian Republics From the Earliest Times to the 6th Century A.D. By Shivenandan
Misra• 1976
Republics in Ancient India JP Sharma 1968
Hindu Polity A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times By Kashi Prasad Jayaswal • 1924
Unit 7 : Diplomacy
Gandhi Jee Roy ( 1981) Diplomacy in Ancient India Janaki Prakashan : Patna.
Diplomacy in Ancient India, from the Early Vedic Period to the End of the Sixth Century A.D.
By Somendra Lal Roy • 1978
Amlesh Kumar Mishra (2015). The Importance of the Spies in Ancient Indian Diplomacy,
Sanjeev Prakashan,: New Delhi.
Mathur, D. B. ( 1962). Some Reflections on Ancient Indian Diplomacy. The Indian Journal of
Political Science, 23( 1/4), 398- 405. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4I 853950
Shanna, R. P. ( 1962). The Role Of Ambassador In Ancient India. The Indian Journal ofPolitical
Science, 23( 1/4), 406-409. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4 I 853951
Majumdar, B. K. ( 1956). Role Of The Secret Service In Ancient India. Proceedings of the Indian
History Congress, 19, 119- 122. http://www.jstor.org/stable/44140809
Majumdar, Bimal Kanti ( 1955). The Military System in Ancient India , World Press, Ltd:
Calcutta:

Unit 8 : Mandala
Arthashastra, Diplomatic History and the Study of International Relations in India - S.
Kalyanaraman (Indigenous Historical Knowledge: Kautilya and His Vocabulary (Volume I) Editor
P. K. Gautam, Saurabh Mishra and Arvind Gupta 2015 Publisher: Pentagon Press)
f

Dharmavijay (Just War), Winning the Peace and War Without Spilling Blood - P.K. Gautam
(Indigenous Historical Knowledge: Kautilya and His Vocabulary (Volume I) Editor P. K. Gautam,
Saurabh Mishra and Arvind Gupta 2015 Publisher: Pentagon Press)
Mitra, Subrata K & Michael Liebig. (2017). Kautilya's Arthashastra: An Intellectual Portrait -The
Classical Roots of Modern Politics in India. New Delhi: Rupa Publishing India Pvt Ltd.
Singh, M. P. (2017). Kautilya: Theory of State in Himanshu Roy and MP Singh (eds). Indian
Political Thought- Theme and Thinkers. Noida: Pearson India Education Services Pvt Ltd.
Shahi, Deepshikha. (20 I 9). Kautilya and Non-Western IR Theory. Switzerland: Palgrave
Macmillan
Unit 9: Varna/ Jati

Sudhakar Chattopadhyaya, "Varna-Jati (caste system)" in Social Life in Ancient India. Academic
Publishers, Calcutta, 1965, Pp.7-29

Dipankar Gupta, "From Varna to Jati: The Indian Caste System, from the Asiatic to the Feudal
Mode of Production", Journal of Contemporary Asia, Vol-10:3, 2008. pp.249-271

Varna Jati Caste by Rajiv Malhotra

Prasad, Benny ( 1928) The State in Ancient India, The Indian Press. Ltd. : Prayagraj

Ghoshal, U N ( 1959) A History of Indian Political ThoughtOxford University Press : Bombay:

Sharan, P.( 1978) Ancient Indian Political Thought and Institutions Meenakshi Prakashan: Meerut
r

General Elective (GE )Papers

 GE 1 Paper: Hindu Jivana Dnti

Learnin g Objectives

The paper aims to provide students with the Meaning and Nature of 'Hindu Dharma' and
its overview, and the Hindu Worldview, particularly the tatva Mimansa and Puru~artha
and Chaturasharam Vyavastha will be included to provide a thought on selfs and societal
goals of life. The paper will also provide Hindu Dham1a's thoughts on Stree and Prakriti
as a contrast to the contemporary issues and challenges of Feminism and Environment.
Learning Outcomes:

The students at the end of this course will learn about the:

• the broad spectrum of Hindu Dharma

• An appreciation of Hindu Acara and Sanskara
• An understanding of the importance of StrT Vimarsa in Hindutva
• An understanding of the intricate relation between Seadhanna and Rajadharma

Syllabus

Unit I: Introduction to Hindu Jivana Dnti

• The ancientness of the term "Hindu" and its meaning, and its emphasis on Dharma
• Contrasting it against the British invention of the term "Hinduism"
• Hinduness (Hindutva) of Hindu Dharma and Hindu JTvana Dr~\i
• Foundationa l Texts of Hindus: Vedas and the Related Vangmaya
• The Continuity of Hindutva from the Anc ient to Contemporary Time

Paul Hacker And Donald R. Davis Jr., Dharma In Hinduism, Journal of Indian Philosophy, Vol.
34, No. 5 (October 2006), pp. 479-496 ( 18 pages)

Joshi, Kireet, Vedic Literature, Maharshi Sandipani Rashtriya Veda Vidya Pratishthan.
,•

Unit II: Hindu View of the World and Reality

• World and Reality: Brahman, Isvara, JTva and Jagat

• The principle of Oneness (Ekatmata) in Vaidik traditions, as the basis of acceptance of
opposites, and all-inclusivity
• Principle of interconnectedness in Bauddha traditions
• Enumeration of rishis and sants from different socio-economic backgrounds from ancient
times to present era.
• The story of Satyakama, and Dharma-vyadha
• Pralqti , Gul)a and Sr~ti: Sama~ti and Vyasti
• Sadhyas of Hindu: Moksha as well as Abhudyadaya
• Sadhanas (Jnana, Kam1a, and Bhakti)
Dharmaraja Dhvarindra, Vedanta-paribhii$ii, Vi~aya-pariccheda and Prayojana-parik~eda

Sii,hkhyaki'irikii ofTsvarakri~JJa, Karikas 1-22.

The Bhagvadgttii, Ch. 2, 3, and 12.

Unit Ill: Hindu Acara Sastra: Purpose of Personal and Social Life

• Puru~arthas: Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Mok~a

• Dharma: The Foundational Principle for individuals, family, society, rashtra, and the
Universe
• Asrama Vyavastha: Brahmacl)rya, Grhastha, Vanaprastha, and Sanyasa
• Sixteen Sanskaras
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi, Verse, 2.1.
M1mc7ri1sii-si1tra of Jaimini, 1.1.2.
Vaise:jika-si,tra of KaJJada, 1.2.2.
Arthasa11grah of Laugaksibhaskara, Section: Dharma-laksaJJa-prasnab.
Pandey, Rajbali, Hindu Samskiiras: Socio-relig ious Study of the Hindu Sacraments,

Unit IV: StrT and Prakrti Vimarsa

• The Origin of Women in different traditions

.

o Hindu tradition: Brhadaranyak Upanishad l .4.1-1.4.3 ,

o Greek story of Pandora, and the story of genesis of Eve
• Brahman: The actual identity of all human beings
o Vak-sukta (Rgveda) and Viswaroopa of Sri Krishna (Shrimad Bhagvadgita)
• Shakti: A facet of two-faceted non-dual Reality
o Shakti-Shaktiman relationship in Soundarya Lahari
o The concept of Ardha-Narishwara and similar concepts in Vaishnava tradition
• Prakriti and how the universe manifests (the principle of Swadha in Nasadiya Sukta)
o Prakritika Rahasyam
• Maitreyi - Yajfi.avalkya Samvada- Brhadaral)yaka Upanisa9
• Gargi- Yajfi.avalkya Samvada
• Santi Mantras in Upani~ads and the Prthvi Siikta of Atharvaveda
• Madhu Chhanda

• Contrasting environment against prakriti

Essential/Recommended Readings (selected parts):

I. The ~gveda, X.90.

2. Puruslw Sukta (Text, Transliteration, Translation and Commentary by SK Ramachandra Rao), Sri
Aurobindo Kapali Sastry Institute Of Vedic Culture
3. Kashyap, R.L. Shanti Mantras: From the Upanishads and Veda Samhitas, Sri Aurobindo Kapali
Sastry Institute Of Vedic Culture
4. Kashyap, R.L. Veda Mantras and Suktas Widely Used in Worship , Sri Aurobindo Kapali Sastry
Institute Of Vedic Culture

5. The Arthasiistra by Kautilya, Penguin Books Limited, 2000.

6. Vishuddha Manusmriti (Translation and Commentary by Dr. Surendra Kumar, Arsha
Sahitya Prachar Trust)

7. Sinha, H.P., Bharatiya Darshana Ki Rooprekha: Outlines ofIndian Philosophy, Motilal

Banarasidass, Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2016.
8. Bhagvadgita, Commentary by Eknath Easwaran, Shambhala Publications, Incorporated,
2004.
9. l sha and Nine Upanishads with translation (Geeta Press Gorakhpur)
10. Prithvi Sukta (Atharvaveda), Commentary by Guiab Kothari, Madhusudan Ojha Vedic
Adhyayana Evam Shodh Peeth Sans than, 2017.
11. Devi-Bhagvata Purana
12. Shiva Amina
13. Brhadarany aka Upanishad and Shankaracharaya 's Bhashy a on it
14. Chandogy a Upanishad
15. Soundary a lahari
16. Prakritika Rahasy am from Durga-Sapta-Shati
17. Nasadiya Sukta.from RgVeda
18. Vak Suktafrom RgVeda

Suggested Readings
I. Bhattacharya, A.K., Hindu Dharma: Introduction to Scriptures and Theology, IUniverse,
2006.
2. The ArthaHistra by Kau\ilya, Penguin Books Limited, 2000.
3. Manusmrti with the Manubhasy a ofMedhatithi, Translated and Edited by Ganganatha
Jha, Motilal banarasidass, 1999.
4. Sinha, H.P., Bharatiy a Darshana Ki Rooprekha: Outlines ofIndian Philosophy, Motilal
Banarasidass, Publishers Pvt. Ltd. , 2016.
5. Bhagvadgita, Commentary by Eknath Easwaran, Shambhala Publications, Incorporated,
2004.
6. The Principal Upani!>·ads , Edited By S. Radhakrishnan, Humanity Books, 1992.
7. Prithvi Suktc1 (Atharvaveda) , Commentary by Guiab Kothari, Madhusudan Ojha Vedic
Adhyayana Evam Shodh Peeth Sans than, 2017.
GE 2: Paper: Hindu Manovijfiana

Learning Objectives

The aim of the paper is to provide an overview of the Nature and Scope of Manovijflana in

Hindu Dhanna and how has it impacted the Western 'psychology'. Further, the foundational

concepts of Manovijflana will be delved in from the perspective of various traditions of

Dharma. It wil l also discuss about the applicability of Hindu Manovijflana as universal principles
in day-to-day life.

Learning Outcomes:

The students at the end of this course will learn about the:

• Various aspects of Hindu Dharma Manovijfiana

• Bharafiya Darsana and Hindu Dhanna Manovijfiana
• Impact of Hindu Dhanna Manovijfiana on Western ' Psychology'
• Practical Aspects/ Usefulness of Hindu Dharma Manovijfiana

Syllabus

Unit I: Introduction to Manovijfiana in Hindu Dharma

• Nature and Scope of Hindu Manovijfiana

• Dharma Darsana and Manovijfiana

• Yoga and Upani~ad ic Darsana in Western 'Psycho logy' - Impact on Karl Jung

I. Sinha, Jadunath. Indian Psychology, Ch I: Physical Basis of Perception.

2. Coward. Jung and Eastern Thought, Part Two: Jung and Indian Though: Conceptual
Comparisons.
3. Whitney. Consciousness in Jung and Patafijali , Introduction and Ch. 68.

Unit 11: Key Concepts and Themes in Hindu Dharma Manovijfiana

• Cognition, Language and Memory: Ji'i.ana, Pramal)a, Smrti, and Yak

• Self and Personality: Ahamkara, Sari'ra-Traya, Paflca-Kosa

• Chetna: Avastha-Traya: Jagrata, Svapna, Su~upti

• Dosas and their Nivrtti: Klesa, Vritti-dosha, Mano-do~a, Do~a-nivrtti

I. Dharmaraja Dhvarindra, Yedanta-paribhi:i$i:i, Ch. I, Pratyak$a-parik$eda.

2. Mi:iQQOkya Upani$ad, Comm. By Swami Chinmayananda, Verses 1-7.
3. Yoga-sutra of Pataiijali, Ch. II, Sutra 2-28.

Unit Ill : Hindu Dharma Manovijfiana and Various Traditions

• Yoga Manovijnana: Vrtti and Vrtti Nirodha

• Nyaya Manovijnana: Apavarga as Tattva-jnana and its Process

• Vedanta Manoviji'tana: Atman and Brahman and their Adhyasa and Adhyasa Nivrtti

• Bauddha and Jaina: Foundational Concepts in Manovijnana

I. Yoga-sutra of Pataiijali, Ch. I, Sutra 1-4.

2. Nyaya-sfttra of Gautama, Sutra I.
3. Brahmasutra 's Adhyasa-bhi:i$ya of Satikara, Trans. By Swami Gambhirananda.
4. Padmasiri Di Silva, An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology, Preface and Ch. I: Basic
5. Features of Buddhist Psychology.
6. Dundas, Paul. The Jains, Ch. I and 8.

Unit IV: Applied Aspects of Hindu Manovijfiana

• Applied Manovijnana and its Dimensions: Clinical, Educational, Counselling, and Health

• Techniques of Therapy: Vipassana, Dhyana, Mantra-yoga, and Kriya Yoga

• BhagvadgTta' s Approach to Life

BhagvadgTta, Ch. 6: Dhyana-yoga.

Tungnath, Rajmani. The Power of Mantra and the Mystery of Initiation, Ch. 1

Suggested Readings:

I. Feldman, S., Robert, Understanding Psychology, McGraw Hill, 10th Edition, 2011.
2. Sinha, Jadunath, Indian Psychology (3 Volumes), Motilal Banarasidass Publishing House,

2017.

3. Safaya, R. , Indian Psychology, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers, 1975.

4. Kuppuswamy, B., Elements of Ancient Indian Psychology, Konark Publishers PVT Ltd.,

1990.

5. Shukla, Laxmi, Bharafiya Manovijnana: Indian Psychology, Eastern Books Linkers, 2009.

6. Pathaka, R.P., Bharafiya Manovijfiana: Indian Psychology, Radha Publications, 2020.

7. Sinha, H.P. , Bharatiya Darshana Ki Rooprekha: Outlines of Indian Philosophy, Motilal

Banarasidass, Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2016.

8. Srivastava, S. Chandra, Patannala-yogadarsanam: Vyasabha~ya-sa1iwalit, Chaukhambha

Surbharati Prakashan, 2012.

9. Bhagvadgita, Comm. by Eknath Easwaran, Shambhala Publications, Incorporated, 2004.

I0. The Principal Upani~ads, Ed. By S. Radhakrishnan, Humanity Books, 1992.

 Skill Enhancement Courses
(SEC)

Four Papers of 02 Credits Each

Papers List:

Sem. 1

1. Manuscriptology (Syllabi attached)

2. Data Analysis and Visualisation (Dept. of CS

Syllabi)

Sem. 2

3. Intellectual Property Rights (Syllabi attached)

4. Cyber Security (Dept. of CS Syllabi)
\

SEC- Manuscriptology (Pandulipivigyan)

Number of Credits: 2 Marks: 50

Learning Objectives

The aim of the paper is to provide an awareness on Manuscriptology and the major manuscript
libraries in Bharat and abroad as a country's pride resides in its heritage. An overview of the
scripts, writing tools, languages, conservation, preservation, maintenance of the manuscripts, etc.
will be provided through the paper.

Learning Outcomes:

The students at the end of this course will learn about the:

• Richness of Bharat's intellectual treasure spread globally in the fonn of manuscripts.

• Manuscripts as the source of contemporary knowledge of science and technology.
• Greatness and vastness of the science of Manuscripts as the 'Encyclopaedia of all Sciences'.
• Practical Aspects/ Usefulness of Manuscripts and their preservation.

Syllabus

Unit I:

General study of Manuscriptology

History of writings in ancient Bharat

Evolution of Scripts in Bharat- Brahrni, Sii.rada, Nagari, Granth,Bangali,Tamil.

Unit II:

Importance of preservation of manuscripts -Preservation techniques -Tools and writing materials

for manuscripts- Palm leaf, birch bark, paper etc.

Unit III:

Forms of literature, Subject and Language, Illustrations. Manuscript collections, Cataloguing:

Historical Survey and Current Practices, Government Initiatives.

Unit IV:
Manuscript libraries in Bharat and abroad

General awareness on major manuscript libraries in ancient Bharat

Form of Manuscripts- e.g. size, margin, line numbering, paintings, unconventional form etc.

Practical:

Visit to National Mission for Manuscripts, and other Manuscripts libraries for learning about
meta data creation, conservation, preservation, digitalization, manuscript transcription and
edition.

Recommended Readings:

I. Introduction to Manuscriptology, Siva Ganesa Murthy, Sarada Publications, New Delhi, 1996.
2. Pandulipi-vigyan, Kumar Satyendra, Jaipur, Rajasthan Hindi Grantl1 Academy, 1978.

Additional Readings:

I. Some New Techniques in Collacting Manuscripts and Editing Texts, K.V. Sarma,1965.

2. Writing Materials in Ancient India, S.R. Sarma, Vivek Publications, Aligarh, 1950

3. Manuscriptology, K. Maheswaran Nair, Swantham Books, Thiruvananthapuram, 1998

4. The origin of Indian Alphabet, R.G. Bhandarkar, Sri Santosh Mookerji Silver Jubilee Vol. III,
1922.

5. Anusandhanasya Pravidhiprakriya, (Ed.) Dr. Nagendra, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New

Delhi.

6 .Aspects of Manuscript Studies of M. L . Wadekar. Published by Bharatiya Kala Prakashan,

Delhi.
SEC: Intellectual Property Rights

Credit: 2

Learning Objectives

Developments in recent years have increased the knowledge creation and acquisition process,
which is considered to have commercial value unlike the ancient times in India where knowledge
creation and its dissemination was viewed differently. The knowledge pool so generated may be
considered as Intellectual Property these days and it may be conferred monopoly in the form of
intellectual property protection. Therefore, the course aims to cursorily familiarise students about
the various forms of Intellectual Property Rights. Additionally, the course also analyses the need
for creation, protection, commercialization and valuation of intellectual property.

Learning Outcomes

After the completion of the course the students will:

1. discern & appreciate different intellectual properties (including copyright, patents,

designs and trademarks, plant varieties, geographical indications & semiconductor
integrated circuits layout design, and trade secrets).

2. be able to analyse the social-economic significance of the Intellectual Property.

3. explore Intellectual Property as it exists today

4. explore Intellectual Property in ancient Indian Texts

Unit-I- Introduction

1- Introduction to IPR: Philosophy, Concept, nature & scope.

2- Types/ forms of Intellectual Property: copyright, patents, designs, trademarks, plant

varieties, geographical indications, semiconductor integrated circuits layout design, and
trade secrets).

3- Difference between different intellectual properties: subject matter of protection &

term/duration of protection.
 4- Socio-economic significance

Suggested Readings/Sources:

1. Peter Drahos, The universality of intellectual property rights: origins and

development,

https://www.wipo.int/edocs/mdocs/ tk/en/wipo unhchr tp pnl 98/wipo unhchr tp pnl 98 I.

illli'
11. Peter Drahos, A Philosophy of Intellectual Property, The Australian National
University https://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/n 1902/pdf/book. pdf

111. https://www.wipo.int/edocs/pubdocs/en/wipo pub 450 2020.pdf

1v . https://www.wipo.int/edocs/pubdocs/en/wipo pub 895 2016.pdf

v. https://www.wipo.int/about-ip/en/

Unit-II- Intellectual Property in Ancient Indian

5- Intellectua l Property Rights and the Ancient Indian Perspecti ve

6- Intellectual Property in Ancient Indian Texts

Suggested Readings/Sources:

1. Janani Ganapathi, Venkat Pulla, Intellectual Property Rights and the Ancient
Indian Perspective, Vol. 3 No. 2 (2015), Space and Culture, India,

h ttps ://www. spaceandcul ture. in/ index. php/ spaceandculture/article/view/ 147

ii . Prabha Sridevan, Intellectual Property in Ancient Indian Texts, Diversity in

Intellectual Property: Identities, Interests, and Intersections, Cambridge University
Press, https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/diversity-in-intellectual-
property/intellectual-

property-in-the-ancient-indian-texts/9E0E3BD4B I A03D0C640F53A4E3C9D4FF