Career / Education in Sanskrit | Sanskrit 2019-20

Sanskrit Education

Career / Education Flow Path in Sanskrit:

Prak – Shastri (2 Yrs.) → Shastri (3 Yrs.) → Acharya (2 Yrs.) → Ph.D. / M.Phil. / D.Litt.

When you complete 10th class, you can study Prak - Shastri (equal to 10+2) which contains Sanskrit as the second language and it contains more Sanskrit papers in it. Also, if you only want to get acquainted with Sanskrit then once you pass class 10 you have three options- science, commerce and arts. In each of the streams, you have to study the stream specific subjects along with language. The option you have is to choose any of the streams and select Sanskrit as one of the languages.

After completion of Prak – Shastri, you can study Shastri (equal to B.A). You must pass in class 10+2 or Prak – Sastri to be eligible to study the Shastri course.

After completion of the Shastri course (graduation), you can study Acharya (post-graduation) in Sanskrit.

After completion of the Acharya (post-graduation), you can go for research programs like Ph.D. / M.Phil. / D.Litt. in Sanskrit.

Sanskrit: Source of every treasure (when deciphered): Bhagavad Gita

For better understanding, let us have a brief look at various courses offered:

I. Regular course:

1. Prak Shastri:

This is the course in which a student, who has passed 10^th class and has no previous background of Sanskrit, may be admitted. This is also a two year course (11^th & 12^th), but there is a greater emphasis on Sanskrit.

Available subjects to be studied are: Vyakarnam, Sahityam, Jyotisham, Mathematics, Darshanam, Veda, Science / Art / Philosophy, Sociology / Biology / Geography / Economics / History / Pol. Science

Note: I have listed all available subjects. You have to choose some of the above mentioned subjects for study. You will not study all of the subjects at a time. Along with these subjects, there will be other language subjects also like Hindi, English or Regional Language, etc.

II. Undergraduate courses:

1. Shatri:

A Student who has passed Prak–Shastri or equivalent examination with Sanskrit is eligible to take admission to Shastri, which is a three-year course. This corresponds to B. A. in Sanskrit in modern education.

This course is combined with three categories. Each category has various alternatives from which one option should be selected compulsorily.

Category 'A':

Shukla Yajurveda, Dharma Shastra, Pracheen Vyakarana, Navya Vyakarana, Phalit Jyotisha, Vastushastra, Paurohitya, Sahitya, Puranetihasa, Prakrit, Sankhya Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Visistadvaita Vedanta, Prachinanyayavaishesika, Navya-nyaya, Jain Darshan, Mimansa.

Category ‘B’:

English, Hindi, sociology, Political science, Ancient Indian history and computer

Category ‘C’:

Vocational Sanskrit, Vocational Hindi and computer

2. Shiksha-Shatri:

It is a professional course. This corresponds to B. Ed. in modern education.

This course is divided in three parts: Theoretical training, Practical training and sessional work

III. Post-graduate courses:

1. Acharya:

A Shastri or B.A. with Sanskrit can take admission to Acharya, which corresponds to M.A., but is limited to specialization in a particular shastra.

This course is available in different shastra specializations as:

Dharma Shastra, Vastushastra, Shukla Yajurveda, Pracheen Vyakarana, Navya Vyakarana, Phalit Jyotisha, Paurohitya, Sahitya, Puranetihasa, Prakrit, Mimansa, Sankhya Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Prachinanyayavaishesika, Navya-nyaya, Jain Darshan  

2. Shiksha Acharya:

It is a professional course. This course is divided into 2 parts.

i) Theoritical:

This Part is compulsory for all students.

Contents of study: Philosophy of Education, Higher education of Psychology, Educational research and statistics, Syllabus, direction and basis of comparative education

ii) Optional Subjects:

Student can select any two of the followings:

Yoga Education, Educational  Evaluation and Measurement, Educational   Administration and observation, Syllabus Modification, Distant Education, Comparative Education, Special Education, Language Training, Educational Planning, Teacher's Education, Teaching Education, Basic Education and Human Rights, Ancient Indian Philosophy of Education, Information  & Technology

IV. Reseacrh Programmes (Ph.D. / M.Phil. / D.Litt.):

1. Vidya Varidhi (Ph.D.):

A student who has completed Shastri and Acharya or equivalent examination with Sanskrit can take admission to Vidya Varidhi. This corresponds to Ph.D. in modern education.

Eligible students can pursue their research work under this course in following specializations:

Dharma Shastra, Vastushastra, Shukla Yajurveda, Pracheen Vyakarana, Navya Vyakarana, Phalit Jyotisha, Siddhanta Jyotisha, Paurohitya, Sahitya, Puranetihasa, Prakrit, Sankhya Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Visistadvaita Vedanta, Prachinanyayavaishesika, Navya-nyaya, Mimansa, Jain Darshan

2. Visishtacharya (M.Phil.):

Eligible students can pursue their research work under this course in following Shastras:

Dharmashastra, Puranetihasa, Sahitya, Vyakarana, Jyotisha, Nyaya, Advaita Vedanta, Visistadvaita Vedanta, Dvaita Vedanta, Agama, Sanskrit Manuscriptology & Palaeography

3. Vidya vachaspati (D.Litt.):

The Sanskrit version of the degree name "Vidya vachaspati" corresponds to "Doctor of Literature" of English version.