Vyakarana – IV: Philosophy of Language and Grammar in Pāṇini's Aṣṭādhyāyī and Bhartṛhari's Vākyapadīya

Course Description: Vyakarana - IV is the fourth course in a sequence of four courses on Vyākaraṇa (grammar) based on Pāṇini's Aṣṭādhyāyī, a monumental work in the sūtra format that established the grammar of ancient Sanskrit as a language. This course delves into the tradition of the philosophy of Vyakarana, with comparisons to other schools of Indian thought. It also provides an overview of Bhartṛhari's Vākyapadīya, a compendium that elucidates the universal philosophy of language and is considered a pathway to liberation in the Vyākaraṇa tradition.

Course Content:

Introduction to Pāṇini's Aṣṭādhyāyī and its sūtra format

Understanding the concept of apoddhara (dissection and abstraction) as the foundation of Pāṇini's grammar

Comparative study of the philosophy of Vyakarana with other schools of Indian thought

Overview of Bhartṛhari's Vākyapadīya and its significance in the Vyākaraṇa tradition

Exploration of central themes of the philosophy of Vyakarana in Bhartṛhari's Vākyapadīya

Understanding the engagement with language and grammar as a spiritual process in the Indian tradition

Application of philosophical concepts of Vyakarana in analyzing and understanding Sanskrit language and grammar

Course Objectives:

Gain a deep understanding of the philosophy of language that underlies Pāṇini's Aṣṭādhyāyī and Bhartṛhari's Vākyapadīya

Understand the concept of apoddhara as the basis for the formulation of Sanskrit grammar by Pāṇini

Familiarize with the engagement of language and grammar as a spiritual process in the Indian tradition

Explore the universal philosophy of language elucidated in Bhartṛhari's Vākyapadīya

Develop critical thinking skills in analyzing and interpreting the philosophical concepts of Vyakarana

Apply the insights gained from the course in analyzing and understanding Sanskrit language and grammar in a broader philosophical context.

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