Sanskrit Literature Syllabus: paper-1
Section A
- Significant features of the grammar, with particular stress on Sanjna, Sandhi, Karaka, Samasa, Kartari and Karmani vacyas (voice usages) (to be answered in Sanskrit).
- Main characteristics of Vedic Sanskrit language.
- Prominent features of classical Sanskrit language.
- Contribution of Sanskrit to linguistic studies.
- General Knowledge of:-
- Literary history of Sanskit,
- Principal trends of literary criticism
- Ramayana,
- Mahabharata
- The origin and development of literary geners of: Mahakavya Rupaka (drama) Katha Akhyayika Campu Khandakavya Muktaka Kavya.
Section B
- Essentials of Indian Culture with stress on
- Purusarthas
- Samskaras
- Varnasramavyavastha
- Arts and fine arts
- Technical sciences
- Trends of Indian Philosophy
- Mimansa
- Vedanta
- Nyaya
- Vaisesika
- Sankhya
- Yoga
- Bauddha
- Jaina
- Carvaka
- Short Essay in Sanskrit
- Unseen passage with the questions, to be answered in Sanskrit.
Sanskrit Literature Syllabus: Paper-2
Section A
General study of the following groups:-
Group 1
- Raghuvamsam-Kalidasa
- Kumarasambhavam-Kalidasa
- Kiratarjuniyam-Bharavi
- Sisupalavadham-Magha
- Naisadhiyacaritam-Sriharsa
- Kadambari-Banabhatta
- Dasakumaracaritam -Dandin
- Sivarajyodayam-S.B. Varnekar
Group 2
- Isavasyopanisad
- Bhagavadgita
- Sundarakanda of Valmiki’s Ramayana
- Arthasastra of Kautilya
Group 3
- Svapnavasavadattam- Bhasa
- Abhijnanasakuntalam- Kalidasa
- Mrcchakatikam-Sudraka
- Mudraraksasam-Visakhadatta
- Uttararamacaritam- Bhavabhuti
- Ratnavali-Sriharshavardhana
- Venisamharam- Bhattanarayana
Group 4
Short notes in Sanskrit on the following:-
- Meghadutam-Kalidasa
- Nitisatakam-Bhartrhari
- Panchtantra
- Rajatarangini-Kalhana
- Harsacaritam-Banabhatta
- Amarukasatakam-Amaruka
- Gitagovindam-Jayadeva
Section B
Questions from Groups 1 & 2 are to be answered in Sanskrit only. (Questions from Groups 3 & 4 are to be answered in Sanskrit or in the medium opted by the candidate).
This Section will require first hand reading of the following selected texts :
Group 1
- Raghuvansam-Canto I, Verses 1 to 10
- Kumarasambhavam-Canto I, Verses 1 to 10
- Kiratarjuniyam-Canto I, Verses 1 to 10
Group 2
- Isavasyopanisad-verses-1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 15 and 18
- Bhagavatgita II chapter verses 13 to 25
- Sundarakandam of Valmiki Canto 15, Verses 15 to 30 (Geeta Press Edition)
Group 3
- Meghadutam-verses 1 to 10
- Nitisatakam-Verses 1 to 10 (Edited by D.D. Kosambi Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Publication)
- Kadambari-Sukanaso-padesa (only)
Group 4
- Svapnavasavadattam Act VI
- Abhijnansakuntalam Act IV verses 15 to 30 (M.R. Kale Edition)
- Uttararamacharitam Act 1 verses 31 to 47 (M.R. Kale Edition)