Description
Thorough knowledge of the extent and divisions of the Mahābhārata; its different editions; and reading and working with its critical edition. This course will also prepare students to read the Mahābhārata thoughtfully, using the tools of philosophy, logical inquiry, hermeneutics, and poetic theory. Students will learn to locate the Mahābhārata within a textual tradition extending backwards into the Vedic Saṃhitās and forward into the Purāṇas and Āgamas. They will also develop an appreciation for why, even today, this text continues to be foundational for the living tradition of Hinduism.
Areas of Study: Text and Traditions
Required/ Elective: Elective
Prerequisites: Must have completed Orientation to Hindu Studies or Completed Orientation to Hindu Studies
Instructor: Dr. Vishwa Adluri
Day:- Every Wednesday
Start Date:-8 July 2020
End Date:- 16 September 2020
Time:- 10am-1 pm EST.
Quarter: Summer 2020
