Course Content

Sahitya-04 – Advanced Sanskrit Poetics (Kāvyalakṣaṇa in Rasagaṅgādhara)

1. Introduction to Kāvyalakṣaṇa (Poetic Attributes)

• Study based on the classical text Rasagaṅgādhara
• Examination of poetic elements and their theoretical foundations

2. Application to Literary Forms

• Analysis of prose forms(gadyāni) through the lens of Kāvyalakṣaṇa.
• Exploration of poetic qualities in:
  • Gadya kāvya(prose literature)
  • Padya kāvya(poetry)
  • Campū kāvya(a fusion of prose and poetry)

3. Comparative and Critical Analysis

• Comparative reading of different kāvya styles
• Critical evaluation of select Sanskrit texts
• Group discussions and case studies to deepen understanding

4. Integration with Nyāya-śāstra

• Reconstruction of Sāhitya-śāstrausing methods from Nyāya-śāstra
• Emphasis on logical structure and argumentation in poetic critique

5. Practical Engagement and Skill Building

• Workshopsto apply Kāvyalakṣaṇa principles in live settings
• Scriptwriting exercisesrooted in classical aesthetics
• Peer reviewsand feedback sessions for collaborative refinement

6. Final Project and Synthesis

• Independent critique and reconstruction of a chosen literary text
• Presentation of findings and insights
• Reflective component to articulate personal learning trajectory

7. Outcome

• Mastery of advanced analytical toolsin Sanskrit poetics
• Cultivation of creative expressioninformed by śāstra
• Deep appreciation of the nuanced structure, and beautyof kāvya