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                      I Year Syllabus | II Year Syllabus | III Year Syllabus 

JYOTISA (Vedic Astrology) UG DEGREE SYLLABUS

B.A. (Honours) Course in Jyotisa

1. Eligibility Conditions:

The candidates who have completed PUC or equivalent examination or PDC (+2) examination are eligible to do this course. In the absence of the certificate of qualifying examination, it is open to the Director, Internet (Distance) Education of the University to grant exemption to any student from the qualifying examination subject to satisfactory evidence of the student possessing knowledge equivalent to the qualification so prescribed.

2. Duration of the Course:

The course is for three years, each year starting from June of the year ending with May of the following year.


3. Scheme of Papers:

I Year BA (Honours) Course in Jyotisa

Part I

Code No.            Marks
1.1.1.     Paper I English          100
1.1.2.     Paper II

 One of the Indian languages Sanskrit, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada or Hindi
          100

Part II

Code No.            Marks
1.2.1.     Paper I Introduction to Astrology          100
1.2.2.     Paper ll Terminology and Fundamentals of Astrology           100

Part III

Code No.     Marks
1.3.1.     Paper I     Minor -1 Sanskrit   100
1.3.2.     Paper ll    Minor -2 Sanskrit   100

 

II Year BA (Honours) Course in Jyotisa

Part I

Code No. Marks
2.1.1.     Paper I    English 100
2.1.2.     Paper II

 One of the Indian languages Sanskrit, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada or Hindi 
 100

Part II

Code No. Marks
2.2.1.     Paper Ill Predicting with Astakavargu - Shadbalau - Hora Sara 100
2.2.2.     Paper lV Alternative system of Horoscope and Auspicious Timings 100

Part III

Code No. Marks
2.3.1.  Paper I  Minor -1 Medical Astrology 100
2.3.2.  Paper ll Minor -2 Samhitas 100

 

III Year BA (Honours) Course in Jyotisa

Part II

3.2.1.  Paper V Vastu 100
3.2.2.  Paper VI Remedies 100
3.2.3.  Paper Vll Tajika and Western Systems  100
3.2.4.  Paper VllI Astrology and Literature 100
3.2.5.  Paper lX Predictive Astrology 100
3.2.6a. Paper X

3.2.6b. Paper X		 Indian Scientific & Technical Traditions
                 Or  
Introduction to Linguistics		 100
 

4. Examinations and Declaration of Results:

d) Each year the examination is held in the month of May for the Papers related to the courses done during the academic year.

e) The candidates who have completed any three papers of the I year will be allowed to keep terms for the II year. It is, however, open to the candidates to take the papers of the I & II years together. The candidates should complete all the papers of the I & II years to get admission for the III year. The Director of the Distance Education Course will, however, have the discretion to permit the candidates to take the papers of the III year along with the left over papers of the preceding years. Those who complete the course by repetition of the examination are declared as 'passed' whatever the aggregate percentage of marks they get in the three-year course.

f) (i) The candidates who have secured 75% and above marks in the aggregate of all the three years will be      declared to have passed in distinction.
ii) The candidates who have secured 60% and above marks subject to the upper limit of just below 75% in the aggregate of all the three years will be declared to have passed in First Class.

(iii) The candidates who have secured 50% and above marks subject to the upper limit of just below 60% in the aggregate of all the three years will be declared to have passed in Second Class.

(iv) The candidates who have secured 40% and above marks subject to the upper limit of just below 50% in the aggregate of all the three years will be declared to have passed in Third Class.

(v) The minimum for a pass in each paper is 35%, subject to the minimum of 40% in the aggregate for a pass in the examination of each year. Whatever the percentage, subject to the minimum of 35% for a pass in each paper and to the minimum of 40% in the aggregate of each year, the candidates of the I & II years are declared to have passed.

5. Registration and Keeping Terms:

c) The candidates are to register themselves in the month of June each year. However for the first year of commencement of the course in the Distance Education mode of the University, the registration is open to the students at such time as the Director, the Internet (Distance) Education of the University so notifies.

d) This three-year course should be completed within the maximum period of six years from the month of first registration for the course.

6. Programme of the Course:

a)The medium of the examination except for languages is English. The medium is the language concerned for the language papers including the minors.

b) Reference books including the texts for different papers will be brought on to the website www.vedamu.org and converted into eBook format progressively for easy download. Efforts will be made to bring lessons in English for all the Part III Jyotisa courses for all the papers prescribed, onto the website, progressively. The candidates will be enabled to be in contact with the Faculty of the University for clarification of doubts, advice, guidance, etc through e-mail. 

c) Every year, for the candidates of each year (I, II or III) separately, contact programmes will be held at prescribed centres (to start with at Prasanthi Nilayam) during the months of November - December, depending upon need of the candidates.

7. Fee Structure:

a) The offer of the course is totally free.

b) The candidates are to meet their expenses to attend the contact classes whenever and wherever held subject to their needs. Their attendance of the contact classes is not compulsory.

c) The candidates are to write the examinations for each year at the centres approved by the Director, Internet (Distance) Education of the University at their own expense

 

BA (Honours) COURSE IN JYOTISA (Vedic Astrology) - SYLLABUS AND TEXTS

I Year BA (Honours) Course

Paper Code 1.1.1.  

Part I

 Marks
 English Paper I Prose, Poetry and Grammar 100
 Unit I &.Unit II   Prose About 8 - 10 essays of one author or many authors  40
Text: Patterns of Modern Prose Essays 1 - 8 
Unit III & Unit IV Poetry Select poems from Romantic Poetry or later poetry  40
Text:
 The Golden Quill
(Except Elegy written by Thomas Gray)
Unit V
 Grammar
 Tenses, Voices, Direct & Indirect Speech, Prepositions, Transformation of sentences, Phrases and Idioms  20

Books recommended

1. Patterns of Modern Prose - Ed. by M. Elias, Orient Longman,
    Madras
2. The Golden Quill - Macmillan, Madras
3. Comprehensive English Grammar and Composition - N.Krishna 
    Swamy
4. A Remedial Grammar for Advanced Students - Martin Hewings, 
    Cambridge University press, Madras

 

Paper Code:1.1.2.A Sanskrit Paper I Prose, Poetry, Grammar, 100
Translation and Composition
Unit I       Prose Selected portion of classical prose 35
Text: Harsacaritasangraha 
Unit II Poetry  Selected portion of a Mahakavya or
 a Khandakavya		 35
Text: Kumarasambhava, Canto III
Unit III Grammar   10
Sabdarupa





  
Ravi, Bhaanu, Pitru, Lata, Mati,
 Nadee,Dhenu, Vadhuu, Maatru,
 Vaari, Madhu, Marut, Aatman,
 Dandin, Vaach, Sarit, Sarva, Tad,
 Etad, Yad, Idam, Jagat, Asmad,
 and Yushmad  
Dhaturupa
Patt, Pach, Bhu, Kru, As, Ad, Han,
 Hu, Div, Tan, Tud, Su, Rudh, Kree, 
Chur, Sev, in Lat, Lajn, Lit, Lrut,
 Lote, Vidhilijn Lakaaraas.
Unit IV Translation English to Sanskrit and Sanskrit to English 10
Unit V Composition Paragraph writing in Sanskrit 10

Books recommended

1. Harsacaritasangraha - M.Krishnamachariar - R.S.Vadhyar,
    Palghat.
2. Kumarasambhava - Ed. by M.R.Kale - Motilal Banarsidass, 
    New Delhi
3. Kumarasambhava Canto III - Ed. by C.R.Devadhar - Motilal 
    Banarsidas, New Delhi
4. Sabdacandrika - Pub. CSS Office, Varanasi
5. Sabdamanjari - Pub. R.S.Vadhyar, Kalpatti, Palghat
6. Dhaturupamanjari - Pub. R.S.Vadhyar, Kalpatti, Palghat
7. Exercises in Sanskrit Translation - Pub. R.S.Vadhyar, Kalpatti,
    Palghat

 

Paper Code:1.1.2.B   Telugu Paper I Poetry, Prose and Translation 100
Unit I       Poetry 20
Text:
Manimekhala - Lessons: 
Sisupalavadha Ghosayathra and 
Maguva Manchala 
Unit II Poetry   20
Text:
Manimekhala - Lessons: Varudhini 
Pravarulu Nigamasarmopakhyanamu
 and Ganga Gouri Samvadamu 
Unit Ill Prose   20
Text: Mani Khani
Lessons: Caritra - Andhra Vangmayamu, Shaleendudu & Vuuthapadaalu - Vyarthapadaalu
Unit IV Poetry   20
Text:  Mani Khani
 Lessons: Kashmeeramu, Rayalanaati Sahityamu and Jaanapadasahityamlo Attalu - Allullu
Unit V Translation
English to Telugu and Telugu to English		 10

Books recommended

1. Manimekhala - Pub. Prasaranga, Bangalore University, Bangalore
2. Mani Khani - Pub. Prasaranga, Bangalore University, Bangalore

 

Paper Code:1.1.2.C Malayalam Paper I

Poetry and Drama

 100
 Unit I Introduction to the History of Malayalam Literature (Poetry and Drama) 20
Unit II        Bhakti literature in Malayalam 20
Text: Jnanappana by Punthanam
Unit IIl Modern Poetry  Khandakavya 20
Text:  Sisyanum Maganum by Vallattoor
Unit IV Modern Lyrics 20
Text: Prayanam
The following only:
 i      ON.V. - Bhoomikkoru Charamageetham
 ii      Katammanitta - Santha
 iii     Sachitaanantan - Evanekkoody
 iv     Sugathakumary - Gajendramoksam
 v      Chullikkadu - Gasal
Unit V Modern Drama
Text: Aa Manusyan Ni Tanne by C.J.Thomas

Books recommended

1. Jnanappana - Pub. National Book Stall, Kottayam
2. Sisyanum Maganum - Pub. National Book Stall, Kottayam
3. Prayanam - Pub. M.G.University, Kottayam
4. Sakuntalam of Rajaraja Varma - Pub. National Book Stall,
    Kottayam
5. Aa Manusyan Ni Tanne by C.J.Thomas - Pub. National Book 
    Stall, Kottayam
6. Keuraliyute Katha by N. Krishna Pilla - Pub. D.C.Books,
    Kottayam
7. Malayala Sahitya Caritram by P.K.Parameshwara Nair
        - Pub. Kerala Sahitya Academy, Trichur
8. Kavitha Sahitya Caritram by Dr. M.Leelavathy
       - Pub. Kerala Sahitya Academy, Trichur

 

Paper Code:1.1.2.D Tamil Paper I

Poetry and Prose

 100
 Unit I Poetry 20
      Text:
Tamil Paaccudar - I
Portions prescribed:
1. Pura naannuru 
2.Cilappatikaaram
3. Nantikkalambagam 
4.Kudumba Vilakku
Unit II Poetry 20
Text:
Tamil Paamaalai II
Portions prescribed:
1. Tirukkural     2. Pandiyan Parisu
Unit IIl Prose   20
Text: Ilakkiakkankal by Dr. M.Balamurugan
Unit IV Prose 20
Text: Tiru.Vi.Ka.Oor Ilakkiam by S.T.Kasirajan
Unit V Prose 20
Text: Ilakkiappozil by Dr. Ponnuswami

Books recommended

1. Tamil Paaccudar -I - Pub. Prasaranga, Bangalore University,
    Bangalore
2. Tamil Paamaalai -II - Pub. Prasaranga, Bangalore University, 
    Bangalore
3. Ilakkiakkankal by Dr. M.Balamurugan - Pub. Kavya, No.16,
          17th E Cross, Indira Nagar II Stage, Bangalore - 18
4. Tiru.Vi.Ka.Oor by S.T.Kasirajan - Pub. Manivasakar Noolagam,
          12B, West Sannadhi Veethi, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu
5. Ilikkiappozil by Dr. Ponnuswamy - Pub. Annai Pathippagam
          48 / 1, Uccinni Maakali Amman Koil Street, Palayamkotai,
   Tamilnadu

 

Paper Code:1.1.2.E Kannada Paper I Prachina Kavya, Essay and Translation 100
 Unit I Prachina Kavya 20
      Text: Prachina Kavya Kusuma
Unit II Prachina Kavya 20
Text: Prachina Kavyadhare
Unit IIl Essay   20
Text: Malenadina citragalu (Kuvempu)
Unit IV Essay 20
Text: Rathasaptami and other Essays (Pu. Thi. Na.)
Unit V Translation 20
English to Kannada and Kannada to English 

Books recommended

1. Prachina Kavya Kusuma - Ed. Prof. H.S.Madhava Rao, 
    Prof K.Kodandarama
2. Prachina Kavyadhare - Ed. Dr.K.Gokulanath, Dr. Mangala 
    Priyadarshini
3. Malenadina Citragalu - Kuvempu
4. Rathasaptami and other Essays - Pu. Thi. Na.
5. Kannada Sahitya Charitre - R.S.Mugali

 

Paper Code:1.1.2.F

 Hindi Paper I
Modern Prose, 
Poetry,Grammar and
 Translation 		100
 Unit I Modern Prose 20
      Text: Gadyavihar Ed. by Saroj Singh
Unit II Short Story 20
Text: Katha Saptak Ed. by Ram Darash Misra
Unit IIl Poetry   20
Text: Kavyatarang Ed. by Dr.Niranjan
Unit IV Grammar 20
Sanjna:Ling, Vacana, Karaka, Sarvanama, Visesan
Kriya: Kal, Vacan, Sandhi
Unit V Translation 20
English to Hindi and Hindi to English

Books recommended

1.Gadyavihar Ed. by Saroj Singh - Pub. Lok Bharati Prakasan, 
   15 A,Mahatma Gandhi Road, Allahabad
2. Kathasaptak Ed. by Ram Darash Misra - Pub. Radhakrishna 
    Prakasan P Ltd,7 / 23, Anzari Road, Daria Ganj, 
    New Delhi - 110 002
3. Kavyatarang Ed. by Dr. Niranjan - Pub. Jawahar Pustakalay,
    Sadar Bazar, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
4. Saral Subodh Hindi Vyakaran by Sri Motilal Chaturvedi - Pub.
    Vinod Pustak Mandir, Agra - 2

 

Part II

Paper Code: 1.2.1.
Paper I
 Introduction to Jyotisa (Vedic Astrology)Raghuvamsa Canto 1 Marks
100
Content 1. Various instruments of Indian astrology:
    a) Almanac
    b) Ephemeris, and
    c) Description of horoscope and features of almanac
2. Introduction of Astrology 
3. Various saints of Astrology 
4. Various dynasties and their services to Astrology 
5. Impact of Indian Astrology on Western Astrology 
6. Impact of planets Vs. our past acts' impact 
7. Basics of Astronomy, Astronomy Vs. Astrology 
8. Various authors of predictive Astrology 
9. Divine dictation theory Vs. Rationality
10. Definition and changed role of Astrology

 Books recommended

1. Vignana Sarvaswam - 9th part
2. Bharatiya Jyotisha - Nemichandra Sastry
3. Jyothisastrey ethihasa - Acharya Lok Mani Dahal
4. Narada Samhita
5. Bruhat Samhita
6. Muhurta Chintamani
7. Panchasiddantika
8. Bruhajjatakam - Bhattopala vakya
9. Jyothisha Parichayam - Dr. C.V.B Subrahamanyam

 

 

Paper Code: 1.2.2
Paper II Terminology and Fundamentals of Astrology Marks
100
Content  1. Terminology 
2. Impact of Almanac year 
3. Mundane astrology
4. Ayanamasa 
5. Various scales of times 
6. Time zones - sun rise and sun set 
7. Calculation of horoscope with almanac 
8. Calculation of horoscope with ephemeris 
9. Division of 12 houses
10. 16 types of charts (Shodasa Vargu)
11. Nature and vision of planets
12. Exaltation and debalation of planets

 Books recommended

1. Vignana Sarvaswam - 9th part
2. Pidaparthi Vari Panchangam 
3. Manual of astrology - Sepharial
4. Lahiri's Indian Epheremeries
5. Jataka Deepika - Puchha Srinivasa Rao 
6. Bharatiya Jyotisha - Nemichandra Sastry
7. Jataka Deepika - Puchha Srinivasa Rao
8. Tables of Ascendants - N.C.Lahiri
9. Jyothisha Padarnavam - Puchha Srinivasa Rao
10. Bruhatparasura Hora Sastram
11. Uttara Kalamrutham
12. Jyothisha Parichayam - Dr. CVB Subrahamanyam
13. Influence of plannets on Human affiars - B.V.Raman 
14. Surya Siddantika 
15. Videsallo Jyothishopanyasalau - Dr.CVB Subrahamanyam
16. Nakshtravidullo Bharatiyula Patra - Dr. Mahidhara Nalini Mohan
17. Calendar kadha - Dr. Mahidhara Nalini Mohan
18. Jyothisha Vignana Patrikalu - Sri Madhura Krishnamurthy Sastry

 

Part III

Paper Code: 1.3.1.           
Paper I
Minor I

Sanskrit

 Marks
100
Content 1. Introduction: Alphabet, Vowel Signs (Gunintas),
    Conjuct Consonants 
2. Sabda, Linga, Vachana 
3. Conjugation 
4. Declension 
5. Sandhi, Samasa 
6. Raghuvamsa 1st Canto - Kalidasa 
7. Srimadramayanam - Sundarakanda - Valmiki 
8. Uttarakalamrutha - Karakatvalu 
9. Jatakachandrika
10.Muhurthadarpanam - Nigantuvu

 Books recommended

1. Raghuvamsam

2. Srimadramayanam

3. Uttarakalamrutham

4. Jatakachandrika

5. Muhurthadarpanam

 


 

Paper Code: 1.3.2.
Paper II 
Minor II

Sanskrit

 Marks
100
Content 1. Mahabharata - Aranya Parva 
2. Bruhatjatakam - 1st Canto 
3. Horasaram - Astakavargu Phala Kadhanadhyam 
4. Phaladeepika - Shadbaladyam 
5. Bruhatparasarahora Sastram - Yogas 
6. Essay writing 
7. Translation, Precise writing

 Books recommended

1. Mahabharata
2. Bruhatjatakam
3. Horasaram
4. Phaladeepika
5. Bruhatparasaraora Sastram

 

II Year BA (Honours) Course

Code No. 2.1.1

Part I

 Marks
English Paper II Drama, Novel, Composition 100
     
Unit I & Drama 40
Unit II Text: Nagamandala by Girish Karnad
Unit III & Novel   40
Unit IV  Text: Guide by R.K.Narayan
Unit V  Composition 20

 Précis, Letter Writing, Notes-making, Expansion,
Proverbs and Feature-writing

Books recommended

1. Nagamandala by Girish Karnad - Oxford University, Madras    
2. Guide by R.K. Narayan - Macmillan, Madras
3. Comprehensive English Grammar and Composition by
    N. Krishna Swamy

 

Paper Code:2.1.2.A  Sanskrit Paper II Drama, Fable or Popular tale, 100
Grammar and Composition
Unit I & Drama 35
Unit II Text: Malavikagnimitra of Kalidasa
Unit III  Fable   35
Text: Pancatantram (I Tantra)
Unit l V Grammar 20
  Sandhis
Karakas, 
Samasas, 
Pratyayah
Kritpratyay - Ktva, Lyap,Tumun, 
Nyat, Yat, Kta, Ktavatu,
Satru, Saanach, Tavyat, Aneeyar
Tadditas Pratyayh - Matup, In, Thak, Tva, Tal.
Sreepratyay - Tap and Jneep
Change of Voice,
unit V Composition 10
Essay writing in Sanskrit or Comprehension in Sanskrit

Books recommended

1. Malavikagnimitra Ed. by M.R.Kale - Motilal Banarsidass, 
    New Delhi
2. Malavikagnimitra Ed. by C.R.Devadhar - Motilal Banarsidass,
    New Delhi 
3. Malavikagnimitra Ed. by M.D.Paradkar - Motilal Banarsidass, 
    New Delhi
4. Pancatantram Ed. by M.R.Kale - Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi
5. A Higher Sanskrit Grammar by M.R.Kale - Motilal Banarsidass,
    New Delhi
6. A Concise History of Sanskrit Literature by Gaurinath Sastri 
    Pub. Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi 
7. Sanskrit Nibandha Ratnakara by Dr. Sivaprasad Bharadwaj
    Pub. Ashok Prakasan, Delhi
8. Vibhaktivallari - Samskrita Bharathi, Aksharam, Girinagar,
    Bangalore
9. Natva Nijantam - Samskrita Bharathi, Aksharam, Girinagar,
    Bangalore 
10. Kalabodhini - Samskrita Bharathi, Aksharam, Girinagar,
     Bangalore 
11. Samasah - Samskrita Bharathi, Aksharam, Girinagar,
     Bangalore
12. Sandhih - Samskrita Bharathi, Aksharam, Girinagar, Bangalore
13. Karakam - Samskrita Bharathi, Aksharam, Girinagar,
     Bangalore

 

Paper Code:2.1.2.B  Telugu Paper II Drama, Short Story and Composition 100
Unit I Drama 20
Text: Sri Krishnadevarayalu by Prof. K.Sreerama Murth
Unit II  Drama   20
Text: Nayakuralu by Uppaala Satyanarayana
Unit lll Short Story 20
Text: Telugu Katha Ed. by D.Ramalingam
  The following only:
i) Eduruchustunna Muhurtham
ii) Nannugurinchi Katha Vrayavu?
iii) Karmasiddhantham
iv) Anavasarapu Dampathyam
v) Sanmana Bhangam
Unit lV Short Story 20
Text: Katha Bharathi - Telugu Kathanikalu Ed by Vakati Pandu Ranga Rao and
  Puranam Subrahmanya Sarma
The following only:
i) Mamakaram
ii) Parvathi Parinayam
iii) Asha kiranam
iv) Purnahuti
v) Kaanuka
Unit V Composition   20
Essay and Comprehension in Telugu

Books recommended

1. Sri Krishnadevarayalu by Prof. K.Sreerama Murthy 
    Visalandhra Publishing House, 4-7-435, Bank Street,
    Hyderabad - 500001
2. Nayakuralu by Uppaala Satyanarayana, Alaknagar, Hyderabad
3. Telugu Katha Ed. by D. Ramalingam - Sahitya Academy,
    New Delhi
4. Katha Bharathi - Telugu Kathanikalu Ed. by Vakati Pandu 
    Ranga Rao and Puranam Subrahmanya Sarma, National Book 
    Trust, India
5. Vyasavali by Diwakarla Venkatavadhani, 
    Sreerama Book Depot, Market Street, Secunderabad
6. Vijnana Vyasavali by Maralla Nageswara Rao
    Maruthi Book Depot, No.63, Main Road, Guntur - 520 003

 

Paper Code:2.1.2.C  Malayalam Paper II       Prose 100
Unit I General Introduction to Prose Literature in Malayalam 20
Unit II Essay
  Text:  Pariprekshyam (1999). 20
The following only:
i) P.K.Narayana Pisharodi - Keralathile kalakal
ii) S. Gupthan Nair - Ibsen
iii) Sara Joseph - Pennezhuthinte Prasakthy
iv) Sukumar Azhikkode -Sree Narayanante Darsanam
v) R.Narendra Prasad - Nishedhavum Adhunikathayum
Unit lll Biography / Autobiography / Travelogue 20
Text: Balidvipu by S.K.Pottekadu
Unit lV Novel 20
Text: Khasakkinte Itihasam by O.V.Vijayan
Unit V Short Story   20
Text:                 Naveena Katha
                 .      The following only:
                        i) Karoor - Mothiram
                        ii) Thakazhi - Thahasildarule Achan
                        iii) Uroob - Rachiyamma
                        iv) Sacaria - Prapanchathinte 
                            Avasistangal
                        v) Madhavikutty - Unny 

Books recommended

1. Malayala Sahitya Caritram by P.K.Parameshwaran Nair
    Pub. Kendra Sahitya Academy, New Delhi
2. Pariprekshyam - Pub. M.G.University, Kottayam (1999)
3. Balidvipu by S.K.Pottekadu - Pub. D.C.Books, Kottayam
4. Khasakkinte Itihasam by O.V.Vijayan - Pub. D.C.Books, 
    Kottayam
5. Naveena Katha - Pub. M.G.University, Kottayam (1999)

 

Paper Code:2.1.2.D  Tamil Paper II Novel, Drama and Short Story 100
Unit I Novel 20
Text: Anti - Dr. S.Shanmuga Sundaram
Unit II  Drama   20
Text: Manonmaniyam - Sundaram Pillai
Unit lll Novel 20
Text: Kurincitteen - Mrs. Rajam Krishnan
Unit IV Short Story
Text: Uyirizai - Mr. V.P.Ithaya Venthan
Unit V Short Story
Text: Veetkai - Suryakantan

Books recommended

1. Anti by Dr. S.Shanmuga Sundaram 
    Pub. Kaavya, No.16, 17th Cross, Indira Nagar, II Stage,
    Bangalore
2. Manonmaniuyam by Sundaram Pillai - Pub. Paarinilayam, Madras
3. Kurinchitteen by Mrs. Rajam Krishnan 
    Pub. Tamil Puththakalayam, Broadway, Madras
4. Uyirizai by Mr. V.P.Ithaya Venthan
    Pub. Kaavya, No.16, 17th Cross, Indira Nagar, II Stage,
    Bangalore
5. Veetkai by Suryakantan - New Century Book House P Ltd, 47B,
    Citko, Industrial Estate, Ambattur, Madras - 600 098

 

Paper Code:2.1.2.E Kannada Paper II Drama, Short Story, 100
Pravasakathana and Composition
Unit I Drama 20
Text:  Karnata Sakuntala, Acts 1-4 by Basavappa Sastri
Unit II Drama 20
Text: Jalagara by Kuvempu
Unit lll Short Story 20
Text: Vyasaraya Ballalara Ayda Kathegalu
Unit IV Pravasakathana 20
Text: Uyirizai - Mr. V.P.Ithaya Venthan
Unit V Essay writing in Kannada 20
Sankshepalekhana and Visayagrahike

Books recommended

1. Karnata Sakuntala by Basavappa Sastri
2. Jalagara by Kuvempu
3. Vyasarayaballalara Ayda Kathegalu by Vyasarayaballala
4. Pampayatre by Vi. Si.
5. Prabandhaloka Ed. by Srinivasaraju 

 

Paper Code:2.1.2.F Hindi Paper II Drama, Khandakavya, Bhaktikavya, 100
Novel and Functional Hindi
Unit I Drama 20
Text: Katha ik Kams Ki by Dayaprakash Sharma
Unit II Khandakavya 20
Text: Shakuntala by Maithilisaran Gupt
Unit lll Bhaktikavya 20
Text: Ramacharita Manas - Ayodhya Kanda
Unit IV Novel 20
Text: Mahabhoj by Mannu Bhandari
Unit V Functional Hindi 20

Books recommended

1. Katha ik Kams Ki by Dayaprakash Sharma
    Radhakrishna Prakashan P Ltd, 7 / 23, Anzari Road,
    Daria Ganj, N.Delhi
2. Shakuntala by Maithili Saran Gupta - Sahitya Sadan, Jhansi
3. Ramacharita Manas - Pub. Gita Press, Ghorakhpur
4. Mahabhoj by Mannu Bhandari Radhakrishna Prakashan P Ltd,
    7 / 23, Anzari Road, Daria Ganj, N.Delhi
5. Vyavaharik Hindi Vyakaran by Dr. Hardev Bhahari
    Lok Bharathi Prakashan, 15A, Mahatma Gandhi Road, 
    Allahabad - 1
6. Prayojanamoolak Hindi by Ram Prakash and Dr. Dinesh Gupta
   Radhakrishna Prakashan P Ltd, 7 / 23, Anzari Road, Daria Ganj,
   N.Delhi

 

Part II

Paper Code: 2.2.1.

Paper III
 Predicting with Astakavargu - Shadbalau - Hora Sara Marks
 100
Content 1. Calculation of Astakavargu 
2. Search of Astakavargu 
3. Impact of Astakavargu on the result of house 
4. Impact of Astakavargu on longevity 
5. System of calculating longevity 
6. Astakavargu - Transit of Planet - Auspicious timing 
7. Calculations of Shadbalas and its impact 
8. Sub-planets and impact 
9. Important elements in predicting - I 
10. Important elements in predicting - II 
11. Astrology in ancient medical books

Books recommended

1. Asthakavarga - C.S.Patel and C.A.S.Iyer
2. Asthakavarga - Diwakaruni Venkata Subba Rao
3. Bharatiya Jyothisha - Dr.Nemichandra Sastry
4. Sachitra Jyothisha Siksha - B.L.Thkoor
Paper Code: 2.2.2.
Paper IV Alternative system of Horoscope and Auspicious Timings Marks
 100
Content  1. Various alternatives of answering queries 
2. Basic precautions to be taken in deciding auspicious time. Impact of auspicious time 
3. 5 important ceremonies of life - auspicious timing 
4. Auspicious timing for agriculture and business 
5. Auspicious timing for journeys 
6. Auspicious timing for constructional works 
7. Matching of horoscopes 
8. Main elements of query 
9. Western aspect of answering query of foreign journeys
10. Preparing horoscope basing on query 
11. Transit of planets and impact

Books recommended

1. Bruhjjatakam
2. Bruhatparasura Hora Sastram
3. Phaladeepika
4. Bharatiya Jyotisha - Nemichandra Sastry

 

Part III

Paper Code: 2.3.1.
Paper I Medical Astrology Marks
100
Content 1. Bharatiya Vaidya Vidhanalu
2. Health and ill health
3. Astrology and Medical sciences
4. Physical and mental health problems
5. Planets - houses and Treatment
6. Permissible food and behaviour
7. Prajnaparadham (Mistakes doing with knowledge of result) 
8. Acheivement of health with food habits
9. Gemtheraphy, Color theraphy and natural theraphy

Books recommended

1. Vaidya Jyothishyam - Satyanarayana
2. Charakasamhita
3. Basavarajiyam - Karma Vipakam

 

Paper Code: 2.3.2.    
Paper II Samhitas Marks
100
Content  1. Introduction of Samhitas 
2. Sakunam (natural indication) 
3. Swapnam (dream) 
4. Ancient principles of various ceremonies 
5. Astrology and treatment 
6. Testing a gem 
7. Geology and Astrology 
8. Observation of climate 
9. Constellations and related matters
10. Astrology according to animals
11. Astrology according to physic
12. Astrology according to hand
13. Mundane Astrology

Books recommended

1. Jyothisastreyethihasa - Acharya Lok Mani Dahal
2. Bruhat Samhita
3. Narada Samhita
4. Panchasiddantika
5. Surya Siddantika
6. Ganakanandam 
7. Muhurta Chintamani

 

III Year BA (Honours) Course

Part II

Paper Code:3.2.1. Sanskrit Major Paper V
Paper V Vastu Marks
100
 Content 1. Knowledge of land 
2. 4 types of construction 
3. 16 characteristics of land 
4. Examination of under ground 
5. Measurement 
6. Aayam 
7. Deciding directions / facing 
8. God of Vastu 
9. Construction of rooms
10. Defects of houses

Books recommended

1. Vastu Sastra Vivekam
2. Maya Vastu
3. Vastu Raja Vallabham
4. Viswa Karma Prakasika
5. Gruha Vastu Rahasyam

Paper Code: 3.2.2.
Paper VI Remedies Marks
100
Content 1. Remedy: Definition and various aspects 
2. Mantra: Recitation and impact 
3. Yantra 
4. Donations 
5. Piligrimage 
6. Remedy to avoid present problem and to get success when we are doubtful 
7. Lal Kitab 
8. Various remedy systems 
9. Basic precautions to be taken while suggesting remedy		 20

Books recommended

 

Paper Code: 3.2.3.
Paper VII
 Tajika and Western Systems Marks
100

Tajika Siddhanta
Content 1. Calculation annual horoscope
  2. Yogas / combinations 
3. Sahamas and importance 
4. Impact of houses and planets 
5. Vision of signs 
6. Calculation of year lord and Muntha and their impact 
7. Dasa systems 
8. Twelve lords and strength 
9. Basic precautions to be taken while suggesting remedy

Western System
 
 1. Impact of sign, house and planet in western system.
2. Outer planets of Saturn orbit.
3. Vision of planets.
4. Progressive horoscope
5. Transit astrology
6. Horoscope matching
7. Education, occupation and health in Western Astrology -
 8. An observation.

 

Books recommended

1. Jyothisha Padarnavam - Puchha Srinivasa Rao
2. Tajika Nilakanti - Sri Seetha Rama Sarma
3. Laghu Tachakam - Vavilla Ramaswami Sastrulu
4. Varshaphal - B.V.Raman
5. A to Z Horoscope maker
6. The Astrologers Hand Book 
7. The Key to Your Nativity
Paper Code: 3.2.4.
Paper VIII
 Astrology and Literature Marks
100
Content
 1. Astrology discussions in various ancient literature 
2. Kalagnam - Potuluri Brahmendra Swami, Nostradamus, etc. 
3. Astrology and healing 
4. Differentiation of gems 
5. Defects of gems and impact of defects 
6. Basic precautions to be taken in suggesting gems 

Books recommended

 
Paper Code: 3.2.5.
Paper IX Predictive Astrology Marks
100
Content 1. Various Schools of Predictions 
2. Various Dasa Systems 
3. Impact of planets and houses 
4. Calculation of power of houses 
5. Longevity 
6. Ascendants - benefic and malefic planets 
7. Usual effects of various Vimosattari Dasas 
8. Various combinations - Yogas 
9. Ascendant and impact
10. House - Beneficial issues - Malefic issues

Books recommended


1. Bruhatparasura Hora Sastram
2. Phaladeepika 
3. Jyothisha Parichayam - Dr. CVB Subrahamanyam
4. Videsallo Jyothishopanyasalau - Dr.CVB Subrahamanyam
5. Uttara Kalamrutham
6. Saravali
7. Horasaram
8. Phaladeepika
9. Sanketanidhi
10. Bruhjjatakam
11. Jataka Parijatam
12. Jataka Chandrika
13. Jyothisa Ratnavali - K.Seshavatara Sastry 
14. Jyothisha Padarnavam - Puchha Srinivasa Rao
15. Jyothisa Ratnavali - 2nd Part - P.Sundara Ramayya
16. Bhavarda Ratnakaram - Sri Madhura Krishna Murthy Sastry 
17. Phaladeepika

 

Paper Code:3.2.6.A
Paper X-A Bharatiya Tantravijnana Paramparaha
(Indian Scientific and Technical Traditions)
(Texts and History)		 Marks
100
Unit I

Ayurveda - Carakasamhita
 Sutrasthana Adhyaya 1 - Deerghajeeviteeya
 Vimanasthana Adhyaya 8 - Janapadodhvamsa

 20
Unit II  Vrksayurveda - Brihatsamhita Chap 55 20
Unit III  Vastusastra - Brihatsamhita Vastuvidyadhyaya 20
Unit lV Ganita and Bhumiti 20
Lilavati - Sreni-vyavahaaraantha Adhyayas 1-3
Bhaskara's Beejaganitam Adhyayas 1-2
Unit V History of Scientific and Technical Literature 20

Books recommended

1. Ayurved ka Pramanik Itihas - Gupta, etc. Krishnadas Academy
    Chaukhamba Sanskrit Series, Varanasi 1998
2. Ayurved ka Vaijnanik itihas - Priyavrat Sarma, etc. 
    Chaukhamba Orientalia, Varanasi 1975 
3. History of Indian Medicine - Mitra, Jyotir, Jyotirloka Prakashan,
    Varanasi 1974
4. Pracina Bharatiya Vriksayurveda - M.D. Pandit 
   Shubhada Saraswati Prakashan, Pune 1999

Athava (or)

Paper Code:3.2.6.B
Paper X-B Bhashavijnana Bhumika (Introduction to Linguistics) Marks
100
Unit I
 Language - Its nature, importance,
Origin and Development		 20
Linguistic families, criteria to decide.
Unit II  Methods of Classification of Languages 20
Indo-European family: Chief common Characteristics.
History of Indo-Aryan languages.
Unit III  Phonetics 20
Sanskrit Alphabet, Physiology of Language,
Acoustic Phonetics, Accent, Ablaut, Phonetic Changes,
Analogy.
Unit lV Morphology 20
Suffixes, Noun Forming Suffixes (Krut and Taddhitha)
Vedic Infinitive, Gerund, Compounds:
Origin and Types; Verbal Morphology.
Unit V Semantics  20
Primary and Secondary meanings, Etymological meaning
Synonyms, Polysemy, Antonyms, Clauses of semantic
change, Kinds of semantic change.

Books recommended

1. Introduction to Linguistics - Ratford.A, elal, Cambridge
    University Press 1999
2. Introduction to Theoretical Linguistics - Lyons John 
    Cambridge University Press 1968
3. Phonology in Generative Grammar - Kenstowiez.M, Basil
    Blackwell, 1994
4. Morphology - Spencer.A, Cambridge University Press 1995
5. Elements of General Phonetics - Abercrombie David, 
    Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, 1966
6. An Introduction to Sanskrit Linguistics - M.Srimannarayana
    Murthi, D.K.Publishers, Delhi, 1984
7. An Introduction to Linguistics - Prof. Kuriakose & J. Mathew
    Gayathri Publishers, Kochi.
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