Courses Taught By Dr. Ashutosh Pareek

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Nitishloka- Shatakatrayam by Bhartruhari

SAN3105 - This course offers a deep exploration into the timeless wisdom of Bhartruhari, one of the most celebrated Sanskrit poets and philosophers of ancient India. Best known for his triad of century-verse collections — the Śṛṅgāraśataka (on love), the Nītiśataka (on ethics), and the Vairāgyaśataka (on renunciation) — this course will focus primarily on his Nīti Ślokas, which are a profound collection of maxims on moral conduct, social values, and human psychology. Through close reading and analysis of selected verses from the Nītiśataka, students will engage with topics such as leadership, friendship, integrity, wisdom, humility, and the nature of human behavior. The course will contextualize Bhartruhari's teachings within both the classical Sanskrit literary tradition and the broader Indian philosophical landscape.