BA Vaishnavism - More details from Dr. MAV

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======Message from Dr. MAV of Univ. Of Madras==========

We are very happy to inform that the University of Madras has introduced a

three-year

B.A. Degree Course on Vaishnavism through correspondence.

 

Eligibility: Those who have passed 10 + 2 or P.U.C are eligible to join the

course.

 

The course is available in both in English and Tamil medium and hence the

students can

choose either English medium or Tamil medium.

 

The contact classes for the course will be conducted on Sundays during December

and

January months, it is NOT compulsory to attend these classes.

 

The fees is around Rs.1500 per annum. On payment of the Annaul Fees,

the Study Materials for one full year will be provided.

 

The students will have to write five papers a year.

 

Syllabus for B.A. Vaishnavism

 

Year I

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Foundation Course English I

Language I

 

Major I History of Vaishnavism

Vaishnavism in Vedic Period,

Ithihasas & Puranas.

Sangam Tamil Literature.

Alvars, & Acharyas upto 15th Century.

 

Major II Divyaprabandham I

Thiruppalandu,

Thiruppavai,

Thirumalai,

Amalanadhipiran &

Kanninunsiruthambu.

 

Allied I Srivaishnava Commentary Literature

Detailed Study of the Commentaries on the

Divyaprabandham by the Srivaishnava Acharyas

Pillan, Nanjiyar, Nampillai, Periyavachan Pillai,

Alagiya Manavala Jiyar, Alagiya Manavalapeurmal

Nayanar, Vedanta Desika, Manavala Mamunigal & Pillailokam Jiyar.

 

II Year

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Foundations Courses English II

Language II

 

Major III Divyaprabandham II

Mudal Thiruvandadi 1-15

Irandam Thiruvandadi 1, 11-24

Mundram Thiruvandadi 1, 63-76

Thiruchanda Viruttam 101 - 120

Perumal Thirumoli 4, 5, 8 & 9 pathikams

 

Major IV Rahasya Literature I

Arthapanchakam of Pillai Lokacharya

Srivachana Bhushanam (407 - 463)

Mumukshuippadi (Full)

 

Allied II Vaishnavism in Indian Philosophy

Sankara, Madhva, Nimbarka, Ramananda,

Vallabha, Chaitanya and Swami Narayana.

 

III Year

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Major V Tamil Stotra Literature

Paripadal Thirattu,

Natrinai, (Kappu Seyyul)

Silappadhikaram

Kamba Ramayanam (Iraniyan Vadai) Villibhaharatam,

Adhikarasangraha of Desika (40-56)

Arthi prabandham of Mamuni(Selection)

Bharathiyar Padal

 

Major VI Rahasya Literature II

Guruparamparasaram,

Pradhana Satakam

Rahasya Ratnavali with Hridayam

of Vedandta Desika.

 

Major VII Concepts of Visishtadvaita

Vedartha Sangraha of Sri Ramanuja

Gita Bhashya II Chp. Ashtasloki of Sri Parasara Bhatta

 

Major VIII Sanksrit Stotra Literature

Bhajagovindam of Sri Sankara

Stotra Ratna (Select) of Sri Yamuna

Sriranga Gadyam of Sri Ramanuja

Athimanushasthavam of Sri Kuresa

Sriranganatha Stotram of Sri Parasara Bhattar

Godasthuti of Sri Vedanta Desika

Yathiraja Vimsathi of Sri Manavala Mamuni

 

Application oriented Agamas and Temple Worship.

Subject. Pancharatra & Vaikhanasa Agamas,

Important temple festivals.

 

Annual written Exams will be conducted during the month of May or June.

Apart from this there will be no exams or assignments or projects in the middle.

Supplementary exams will be held during the month of October or November.

Hence it will be enough if the students could come to India once in a year.

Even if it is not possible, they could write the first year papers at the

end of second year along with second year papers or all the 15 papers

together at the end of third year.

 

Those who already hold a Bachelor Degree in India will be exempted from

writing the English and Language papers.

 

Study materials for one full year together will be given at the time of paying

the annual fees.

 

Applications can be had by paying Rs.100/- Filled in applications should reach

the

University of Madras before 30-9-2002.

 

Even though students can take up this course from anywhere,

it is suggested that those who are desirous of joining the course may give their

local

(Indian) addresses only and not foreign addresses to receive the study materials

and

other correspondences.

 

For further information contact krishnanmav

or send mail to svcourse

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