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Date: Signature:
Name of BOS Chairperson / Dean:
______________________________________ Sr.
No. Heading Particulars
1 Title of the Course Skill Based Course on Alamkaras and Vrittas
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 1 Semester
6 Level P.G. / U.G./ Diploma / Certificate
7 Pattern Yearly / Semester
8 Status New / Revised
9 To be implemented
from Academic Year From Academic Year 2017 -18 AC___________
Item No. ______
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for Approval
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1 Title of the Course Skill Based Course on Alamkaras and
Vrittas
2 Course Code UDSKTSBAV
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 As per university rules
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
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Essentials Elements of the Syllabus
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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
25 List of MOOCs NA
Preamble and Objectives:
This course is one of the Skill -based Courses offered for MA Part II - Semester
IV. The Figures of Speech and Prosody constitute major part of the expression
of creative thought in poetry. T his also implies that t hey complete the
understanding and appreciation of the poetry . Course therefore encompasses
various aspect s of Alamkaras and Vrittas . It facilitates a holistic study of
literature , by enabling the understanding of poetic expression .
Course aims at empowering the student to apprehend, interpret, and analyse the
Sanskrit literature in light of prosody and figures of speech , to expedite a
complete understanding. It also aspires to empower them to use these
Alamkaras and Vrittas in their independent compositions , thereby making it
ornate .
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Skill -based Course in Alamkaras and Vrittas
Unit 1 - Alamkaras 30
a. Introduction to Alamkaras and Select Shabdalamkaras (Anuprasa and its
types, Yamaka, Shlesha)
b. Select Arthalamkaras (Select types of Upama , Rupaka, Utpreksha,
Ullekha, Upameyopama, Pratipa, Bhrantimat, Atishayokti,
Arthantaranyasa, Virodha, Drishtanta, Sandeha, Vyatireka,Vibhavana,
Anyokti, etc.)
Unit 2 - Vrittas 3 0
a. Introduction to Vritta s and Vedic Chhandas (Gayatri, Ushnik, Anushtup,
Brihati, Pankti, Trishtup, Jagati)
b. Select Vritta s (Anushtup, Shloka, Indravajra, Up endravajra,
Bhujangaprayata, Vam shastha, Praharshini, Vasantatilaka, Malini,
Shikharini, Prithvi, Mandakranta, Shardulavikridita, Sragdhara,
Mandaramala, Viyogini, Pushpitagra, Giti, Upagiti, Arya , etc. )
Assignment -
Explaining any prose/ poetry passage in light of Alamkaras and Vrittas.
Paper pattern:
Q. 1. Explain the verses in light of Alamkaras . (Two of Three) 15
Q. 2. Explain the passages in light of Alamkaras. (Two of Three) 15
Q. 3. Write short notes. (Two of Three) 15
Q. 4. Scan and explain the meter . (Two of Three)
OR
Explain the Vrittas citing appropriate examples. (Two of Three) 15
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Bibliography :
1. Pingala’s Chhandasutras
2. Appayya Dikshit’s Kuvalayananda
3. Mammata’s Kavya Prakasha
4. Vishvanatha’s Sahitya Darpana
5. History of Sanskrit Poetics - S. K. De
6. History of Sanskrit Poetics - P. V. Kane
7. History of Vedic Metres - Arnold
8. Vrittadarpana - Parashuram Godbole
9. Vrittaratnakara of Kavi Kedara