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Introduction to Vedas

(SAN5104) – Vedic texts constitute the foundation of the worldview and way of life that informs Hindu life and culture. The vast body of texts based on the Vedas is broadly classified into 18 vidyāsthānas i.e. knowledge disciplines. These literary resources are in turn deeply aligned with living traditions and practices that constitute the Vedic way of life. This course provides a survey of the Vedic literary corpus and the ways in which it permeates Hindu culture and civilization spanning numerous traditions.

Prerequisites: 

1) The medium of Instruction is Sanskrit

2) Only currently enrolled Sanskrit master’s certificate students can register for these courses. 

3) Admission into Master Program in Sanskrit.

4) Completed previous MA Sanskrit Course if applicable

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Credit Hours: 3

Course Level: 500

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(SAN5104) – Vedic texts constitute the foundation of the worldview and way of life that informs Hindu life and culture. The vast body of texts based on the Vedas is broadly classified into 18 vidyāsthānas i.e. knowledge disciplines. These literary resources are in turn deeply aligned with living traditions and practices that constitute the Vedic way of life. This course provides a survey of the Vedic literary corpus and the ways in which it permeates Hindu culture and civilization spanning numerous traditions.

Prerequisites: 

1) The medium of Instruction is Sanskrit

2) Only currently enrolled Sanskrit master’s certificate students can register for these courses. 

3) Admission into Master Program in Sanskrit.

4) Completed previous MA Sanskrit Course if applicable

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Introduction to Vedas

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An overview of the central theme of the Vedas and their classification as Rig, Yajus, Sama, and Atharva and structural classification as Samhita, Brahmaṇa, Aranyaka, and Upanisad along with a brief introduction to the allied literature of the Vedas are discussed in this course. The Hindu philosophy of life and worldview that intrinsically supports diversity and universal wellbeing, which has enabled the Vedic culture to sustain itself in the face of considerable adversity is also explored.

Area of Study: Sanskrit Studies

Required / Elective: Required

Prerequisites: Admission to MA Sanskrit

Faculty / Instructor: Dr. Dhananjaya Rao

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Quarter Offered:  Fall Quarter

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Fall 2023

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