Course Content

❖Module 1: Compound Words in Sanskrit

• Introduction to compound words (samāsāḥ): Definition and significance.
• Classification of compound words: Avyayībhāva, Tatpuruṣa, Bahuvrīhi, Dvigu, and Karmadhāraya.
• Rules and methods for forming compound words as per Aṣṭādhyāyī.
• Exercises on identifying and classifying compounds in Sanskrit texts.

❖Module 2: Śabda and Artha

• Exploration of śabda: The concepts of dhvani (sound) and sphoṭa (burst of meaning).
• Relationship between śabda and artha (meaning) in linguistic expression.
• Analysis of the philosophical and grammatical perspectives on śabda.
• Illustrative examples of śabda and artha concepts in classical texts.

❖Module 3: Meaning and Interpretation of Compound Words

• Understanding the semantic nuances of compound words.
• Contextual analysis of compounds to derive meaning.
• Techniques for hypothesizing meanings of compounds in literary and grammatical contexts.
• Practical exercises on hypothesizing and interpreting meanings from classical Sanskrit works.

❖Module 4: Application of Aṣṭādhyāyī in Textual Organization

• Overview of Aṣṭādhyāyī principles relevant to organizing Sanskrit texts.
• Application of grammatical rules to interpret and structure texts systematically.
• Case studies of classical Sanskrit texts organized and analyzed through Aṣṭādhyāyī.
• Practice sessions on organizing and annotating texts based on grammatical insights.