Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : HS1319 : Introduction to the Jewels of Sanskrit { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Surabhi Verma
Syllabus
Unit 1: Introduction to the Software BARAHA and OCR- BARAHA is software helpful in typing in all the Indian Languages and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is a tool to digitalize the Sanskrit manuscripts and convert them into e-text (for generating e-corpus) – its introduction and application (how to use) will be taught and material will be given for practice.
Unit 2: Transliteration - Symbols used for writing Sanskrit words in Roman (IAST: International Alphabet Sanskrit Transliteration), Transliteration of the Sanskrit words, Transliteration of sloka, Transliteration of Paragraph.
Unit 3: Introduction to the Fundamentals of Sanskrit Grammar – Mahesvara Sutra, Pratyahara, Pada, Karaka and Vibhakti, Avyaya, Upasarga, Pratyaya, Sandhi?, Samasa.
Unit 4: Application of the Basics of Grammar for communication - Sentence Making, Words of General usage, Verbal Communication, Paragraph Writing, Translation.
Unit 5: Introduction to the Texts of Indian Discourse and Sanskrit literature – Classification of the texts of Sanskrit literature, Introduction to the works and authors of different compendiums, Brief introduction to the Indian Disciplines of knowledge (?nvik?aki, Trayi, Varta, Da?da niti), Dating of the Indian compendiums, Indian research system and methodology, identifying the scripts (style of writing) of old Sanskrit manuscripts.
Unit 6: Textual Reading and Interpretation - Nitisataka? of Bhart?hari- Introduction to the life and works of Bhart?hari, reading and understanding the compendium of hundred slokas (Nitisataka?).
Course Objectives
- To enable the students with basic language skills for accessing the Sanskrit texts related with ancient advanced engineering tools.
Course Outcomes
1. Through this course learner will become able to read, write and speak in Sanskrit with full proficiency. BARAHA software is a tool to assist in typing and generating the e-corpus of Sanskrit. <br />2. This course is helpful to fill out the state of language paralysis among the technical students with the necessary skills essential for successfully communicating both in personal and professional situations in Sanskrit, along with basic knowledge of Indian disciplines and discourse that can assist them towards achieving their goal of understanding the ancient Sanskrit Scriptures to access the relevant technical knowledge present in them, through their own efforts.
Essential Reading
- Pt. Isvarachanda, A??adhayi Pa?iniviracita, Vyakhyakara,Vol 1-2, Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratisthana , Delhi, 2009.
- Dr. Aruna Shukla, Nitisataka? of Bhart?hari, Katyayana Vaidika Sahitya Prakashan , Hoshiyarpur.
Supplementary Reading
- Arthur A. MacDonell, Sanskrit Grammar for Students, Oxford University Press , none
- Bhattoji Dixit, Vaikarana Siddhanta Kaumudi, Chaukhamba Oreientalia , New Delhi.