Sanskrit Literature Courses and Certifications

Indian Classical Literature

Explore ancient India's literary treasures through Kalidasa's Shakuntalam, Vyasa's Mahabharata, Sudraka's Mrcchakatika, and Ilango Adigal's Cilappatikaram across 16 comprehensive weeks.

• Swayam
• 16 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Dhvani: Avivakṣita-vācya

Explore the concept of dhvani avivakṣita-vācya and its two varieties: atyanta-tiraskrta-vācya dhvani and arthāntara-saṃkramita-vācya dhvani in Sanskrit poetics.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Vakrokti: Padaparārddha Vakratā

Explore the third variety of vakroktis, padaparārddha vakratā, building on previous lectures about varnavinyasa vakratā and padapūrvarddha-vakratā.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Guna or Poetic Merit: Daṇḍin and Udbhaṭa

Explore the theory of guṇa (poetic merit) as conceptualized by Daṇḍin and Udbhaṭa, building on Bharata and Bhāmaha's earlier concepts in Sanskrit poetics.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Aucitya and Ānandavardhana

Explore Ānandavardhana's thoughts on aucitya in Sanskrit literary theory, building on concepts from Bhāmaha to Rudraṭa.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Rīti or the Theory of Poetic Styles

Explore the concept of rīti (poetic styles) in Sanskrit literary theory, building on the foundation of guna theory from previous lessons.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

The Concept of Aucitya: An Introduction

Explore the concept of aucitya in Sanskrit poetics, tracing its historical development, major functions in kāvyaśāstra, and impact on Sanskrit literature.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Kichaka Vadham or The Killing of Kichaka - Chapter 26

Explore the dramatic episode of Kichaka Vadham from the Mahabharata, detailing how Bhima killed Kichaka to protect Draupadi's honor during their exile.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Poetics and Prosody

Dive into Sanskrit poetics and prosody, exploring literary theory through Sahityadarpana and mastering various meters with practical examples and singing techniques for graduate studies.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Key Passages of The Bhagavad Gita (Live Online)

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Delve into the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita's key passages for practical guidance in daily life.

• CourseHorse
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• $90.00

The Upanishads: the Self and the Absolute (Live Online)

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Explore the profound philosophical and poetic inquiries of the Principal Upanishads, examining concepts like the self, consciousness, and the cosmos.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

The Mahabharata: Myth, Poetry, and Dharma (Live Online)

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Explore one of the world’s greatest epics as a living dialogue on ethics, duty, and the human condition.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Vakrokti: Prakaraṇa-vakratā

Explore the fifth variety of vakrokti, prakaraṇa-vakratā, building on previous lectures about different forms of vakratā in Sanskrit poetics.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Vakrokti: Prabandha Vakratā

Explore the concept of prabandha vakratā (deviant utterance related to composition) as a category of vakrokti in Sanskrit poetics.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Indian Knowledge System: Humanities and Social Sciences

Explore ancient India's intellectual heritage through philosophy, science, linguistics, and traditional knowledge systems, from Vedic wisdom to architectural marvels and governance principles.

• Swayam
• 10 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course