{s}aMkziptamahABAratam: The {m}ahABArata in brief
- US110.
- Students read an original selection from the great Indian epic {m}ahABArata that tells the whole story in 43 verses. Each verse is accompanied by several sentences each of which paraphrases the verse or some part of it to elucidate its meaning and syntax. Translation exercises are presented in an engaging interactive just-in-time learning environment that provides immediate feedback and help.
- Instructor: Peter M. Scharf.
- Prerequisite: US101–US102 or equivalent introduction to Sanskrit.
- Schedule: 17 January – 9 May 2025. No class 21 February, 11 April.
- Course meeting times: Friday 10:00am-12:00noon U.S. Central Time.
- Course fee: $1,500.
- Course fee (residents of India): ₹15,000.
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- Course materials: Scharf, Peter M. {s}aMkziptamahABArataM: The {m}ahABArata in a nutshell. Providence: The Sanskrit Library, 2022.
Topics
| 1 | The one-chapter {m}ahABArata |
Schedule
Reading original selections from the great Indian epic {m}ahABArata.
| Week of | Reading | Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| 10 January | Narrative context | The heading and verses 1–4 |
| 17 January | The end of the context, and the beginning of the story | Verses 5–8 |
| 24 January | Harrasment of the {p}ARqavas by the sons of {D}ftarAzwra | Verses 9–12 |
| 31 January | The protection of the {p}ARqavas by {v}idura, and the fire-trap | Verses 13–16 |
| 7 February | Escape from the lac house, and the slaying of {h}iqimba | Verses 17–20 |
| 14 February | The slaying of {b}aka, and marriage to {d}OpadI | Verses 21–24 |
| 28 February | Establishment of their kingdom in {i}ndraprasTa | Verses 25–28 |
| 7 March | Further establishment of their kingdom and the travels of {a}rjuna | Verses 29–32 |
| 14 March | {a}rjuna's marriage to {s}uBadrA and companionship with {k}fzRa | Verses 33–36 |
| 21 March | Construction of their palace, defeat at the dice game, and sojourn in the forest | Verses 37–40 |
| 28 March | The war and conclusion | Verses 41–43 and the trailer |
| 4 April | The war and conclusion | Review |
| 18 April | Related passages in the {m}ahABArata | |
| 25 April | Related passages in the {m}ahABArata | |
| 2 May | Related passages in the {m}ahABArata | |
| 9 May | Review of final exam. |