9-month program from September 1, 2024– May 31, 2025
OBJECTIVE
To impart the knowledge of Prakrit dialects which is the language of Jain canonical texts. The specific aim of the program is the scholarly study of Jain scriptures and manuscripts. It also encourages further training and research in the language by the participants.
THE PROGRAM
This program is organized by ISJS with the financial support of and Jain Academic Foundation of North America (JAFNA), USA.
Study material and boarding & lodging facilities will be provided as per the norms of the ascetics.
DURATION
Nine (09) months, starting from September 1, 2024.
DESIRABLE
Knowledge of English.
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
English, with the help of Roman transliteration & English equivalents of Sanskrit and Hindi terms.
MODE OF SELECTION
Intent and Interaction with the Admission Committee.
EXAMINATION & PERIODICAL TESTS
Written examination and viva voce will be held at the completion of the course. Written and oral periodical tests will be held at regular intervals during the course.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Those interested in joining this program are invited to send a letter of intent to participate in the program including their future research plans to admission@isjs.in
LAST DATE OF APPLICATION
June 10, 2024
OUTLINE OF THE TEACHING CONTENT
- Introductory lectures (basics of Prakrit language)
- Prakrit grammar based on Siddha-hema-shabdanushasan by Acharya Hemachadra (8th Chapter)
- Translation and grammatical analysis of selected texts of different dialects of
Prakrit - Practice of spoken Prakrit and passage writing
- Study of Manuscripts, Epigraphs, convert them to Devanagari and Translate them into English