Deadline till 20 July, 2024
Objective
Knowledge of Brahmi is vital and relevant to all those students, scholars, and teachers who are studying or working in the fields of History, Archaeology, Indology, and Manuscriptology. There is a large number ofundeciphered fragments (manuscripts) of Brāhmī preserved in the British Museum, London and in many India libraries and Indological institutes as well. Due to its vast variations, it is difficult to decipher them without a sound knowledge of these scripts. This course will make them able to decipher those scripts.
INR 1,000 (for Indian participants) |
THE PROGRAM
This program is highly subsidized by ISJS to attract the finest talents.
ELIGIBILITY
Doctorate / Post-graduate / Graduate in Philosophy / History / Ancient Indian History and Culture/ Indology / Languages / Linguistics / Religious Studies, across the globe, are eligible for this course.
DESIRABLE
Working knowledge of English.
Specifics:
Daily learning, revision and practice
Study material will be provided as per requirement of the course
Special lectures by subject experts
Certification:
A digital certificate after successful completion of on-camera live test/exam
Attendance of minimum 80% of delivery time
OUTLINE OF THE TEACHING CONTENT
- Earlier Brahmi or Ashokan Brahmi: A General Introduction
- Pali, Prakrit, and Brahmi alphabets; word transliteration
- Evolution of Brahmi: Variations, and Specifications
- Deciphering a Brahmi (lang. Prakrit) inscription by Ashoka and Kharvela
- Transliteration of Prakrit passage/verse from Brahmi to Roman
- Transliteration of Prakrit passage/verse from Roman to Brahmi
Still have questions? contact us at admission@isjs.in