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Date: Signature : Sr.
No. Heading Particulars
1 Title of the
Course Darshana Literature
2 Eligibility for
Admission As per University rules
3 Passing
Marks 24 for theory and 16 for internal marks for each
paper
4 Ordinances /
Regulations ( if any) As per University rules
5 No. of Years /
Semesters One Semester
6 Level P.G. / U.G./ Diploma / Certificate
( Strike out which is not applicable)
7 Pattern Yearly / Semester
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8 Status New / Revised
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9 To be implemented from Academic Year From Academic Year - 2017 -18
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for Approval
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1 Title of the Course Darshana Literature
2 Course Code UDSKTDR
3 Preamble / Scope Enclosed
4 Objective of Course Enclosed
5 Eligibility As per University rules
6 Fee Structure As per University rules
7 No. of Lectures As per University rules
8 No. of Practical NA
9 Duration of the Course One Semester
10 Notional hours Efforts of the Students in hrs to assimilate
the unit
11 No. of Students per Batch As per University rules
12 Selection As per University rules
13 Assessment As per University rules
14 Syllabus Details enclosed
15 Title of the Unit enclosed
16 Title of the Sub -Unit enclosed
17 Semester wise Theory enclosed
18 Semester wise List of
Practical NA
19 Question Paper Pattern enclosed
20 Pattern of Practical Exam NA
21 Scheme of Evaluation of
Project / Internship As per University rules
22 List of Suggested Reading enclosed
23 List of Websites NA
24 List of You -Tube Videos NA
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Essentials Elements of the Syllabus
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Darshana Literature Syllabus for M. A. II (Semester III)
Preamble and Objectives:
This course is one of the electives offered for M.A. part II Sem 3. Course
encompasses various aspects of Darshana literature. Course includes textual
study of orthodox as well as heterodox systems of philosophy. Course has
analytical and textual approach towards philosophical systems. Major branches
of Philosophy are included along with innovative topics for assignments.
Course aims to develop philosophical temperament among the students which
can facilitate as a tool in further research. This course also aims to create ability
of understanding Sanskrit philosophical texts.
Paper 1: Cosmology and Psychology (Samkhya – Yoga )
Unit I – Samkhyakarika (3 Credit s) (45)
Unit II – Select sutras from Samadhipada of Patanjala (1 Credit) (15 )
Yogasutras
Assignment : Relevance of Yogasutras in personal life
Paper 2: Epistemology (Nyaya – Vaisheshika )
Unit I – Select sutras from Gautama Nyayasutras I.1 (3 Credits) (45)
Unit II – Select Prakaranas from Prashastapadabhashya (1 Credit) (15)
(Uddesha, Sadharmya V aidharmya , Srushtisamhara)
Assignment : Application of Epistemology in modern context 25 List of MOOCs NA
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Paper 3: Hermeneutics ( Purvamimamsa )
Unit I – Overview of Mimamsadarshana (2 Credits) (30)
(History, Commentaries, Applications)
Unit II – Mimamsaparibhasha (2 Credits) (30)
Assignment : On a Mimamsaka other than Shri Krishna Yajva
Paper 4: Ontology (Vedanta)
Unit I – Brahmasutras and commentaries (1 Credit) (15)
Unit II – Upanishads - (3 Credits) (45)
a) Ishopanishad
b) Chhandogya - 4.1.1 to 4.2.5 (Samvargavidya)
c) Brihadaranyakopanishad – 4.5.1 to 4.5.15 (Yajnavalkya - Maitreyi
Samvada)
Assignment : PPT on any Upanishad other than the prescribed one s
Paper 5: Jaina – Bauddha Darshana
Unit I – Six heterodox teachers (1 Credit) (15)
Unit II – Nine Tattvas and Anekantavada as per Jainism (1 Credit) (15)
Unit II I – Buddhism - (2 Credits) (30)
a) Four Noble Truths
b ) Eight Fold path
c) Dependent Origination
Assignment : Life history and contribution of any Jaina/ Bauddha thinker
Paper pattern :
Paper 1: Samkhya – Yoga
Unit I a) Essay type question (one out of two) 15
b) Write paragraphs (three out of four) 30
Unit II Write paragraphs (two out of three) 15
Paper 2: Nyaya – Vaisheshika
Unit I a) Essay t ype question (one out of two) 20
b) Write paragraphs (two out of three) 25
Unit II – Write paragraphs (two out of three) 15
Paper 3: Puarvamimamsa
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Unit I – Write paragraphs (Three out of four) 30
Unit II – Write paragraphs (Three out of four) 30
Paper 4: Uttaramimamsa
Unit I – Write paragraphs (two out of three) 15
Unit II – i. Essay type question (one out of two) 15
ii. Write paragraphs (three out of four) 30
Paper 5: Jaina – Bauddha Darshana
Unit I – Write paragraphs (two out of three) 15
Unit II – Essay type question (one out of two) 15
Unit III – Write paragraphs (three out of four) 30
Select Bibliography :
1) Studies in Indian Philosophy – Prof. R.D.Ranade
2) Outlines of Indian Philosophy – Hiriyanna
3) Samkhyadarshana – Dr. Ramnath Jha
4) Samkhyakarika – Acharya Jagannath Shastri
5) Patanjali’s Yogasutras – Rama Prasada, Cosmo Publications, New
Delhi,2008
6) Yogadarshana – Harikrishnadas Goyandaka, Geeta Press, Gorakhpur
7) Studies in Nyaya – Vaisheshika Metaphysics – S.Bhaduri, BORI, 1947
8) The Nyaya –Sutras of Gotama - Ganganath Jha, MLBD, Delhi, 1984
9) Vaisheshika Darshana, Dr. Uday Kumthekar, Prasad Prakashan, Pune
10) Prashastapadabhashyam, Dhundiraj Shastri, Chowkhamba Sanskrit Sansthan,
Varanasi
11) Mimamsa Darshan ka Vivechanatmaka Itihas, Dr. Musalgaonkar
12) Studies in Applied Purva Mimamsa – S.G.Moghe
13) Mimamsa Paribhasha – Swami Madhavanand
14) The Philosophy of Vedantasutras, M.M.Publishers
15) Brahmasutras (Vol.1 and 2) Thibaut,G.
16) Brahmasutra Bhashya (Marathi Translation) – Abhyankar
17) A Study of Vedanta in the light of B rahmasutras – Shailaja Bapat, New
Bharatiya Book Corporation, Delhi
18) Jaina Dharma Va Tattvajnyana- Dr. Sindhu dange
19) Bauddha dharma Va Tattvajnyana – Dr. Sindhu Dange
20) A History of Indian Buddhism – Akira Hirakawa, University of Hawai