Syllabus (SANSKRIT)

Course Type: MAJ-9

Semester: 6

Course Code: BSNSMAJ09T

Course Title: Nyāya-vaiśeṣika and Epigraphy

(L-P-Tu): 5-0-1

Credit: 6

Practical/Theory: Theory

Course Objective: To get the students acquainted with the cardinal principles of the Nyāya-vaiśeṣika philosophy through Tarka-saṁgraha. To enable the students to handle philosophical texts in Sanskrit. To give them an understanding of essential aspects of Indian phil

Learning Outcome: This unit puts a great idea about introduction of Epigraphy, Paleography. This Section deals with essential aspects of Indian philosophy. It provides the knowledge of Nyāya-vaiśeṣika philosophy through Tarka-saṁgraha. This section deals with experim

Module-1:

• Tarka-saṁgraha

Module-2

• Epigraphy:

• Introduction to Epigraphy and types of inscriptions. Importance of Indian inscriptions in the reconstruction of ancient Indian history and culture. History of Epigraphical studies in India. History of decipherment of ancient Indian scripts (contribution of scholars in the field of epigraphy): Fleet, Cunninghum, Princep, Bühler, Ojha, D.C.Sircar

• Paleography:

• Antiquity of the art of writing, writing materials, inscribers and introduction to ancient Indian scripts