This document provides a syllabus for a 3-year B.A. program in Pali at National University. It outlines 6 papers to be taken over the 3 years that cover topics such as Pali prose and poetry, grammar, translation, history of Buddhism, and Pali commentarial literature. Each paper is worth 100 marks and credits. The syllabus provides detailed descriptions of topics to be covered in each paper along with recommended reference books.
This document provides a syllabus for a 3-year B.A. program in Pali at National University. It outlines 6 papers to be taken over the 3 years that cover topics such as Pali prose and poetry, grammar, translation, history of Buddhism, and Pali commentarial literature. Each paper is worth 100 marks and credits. The syllabus provides detailed descriptions of topics to be covered in each paper along with recommended reference books.
This document provides a syllabus for a 3-year B.A. program in Pali at National University. It outlines 6 papers to be taken over the 3 years that cover topics such as Pali prose and poetry, grammar, translation, history of Buddhism, and Pali commentarial literature. Each paper is worth 100 marks and credits. The syllabus provides detailed descriptions of topics to be covered in each paper along with recommended reference books.
This document provides a syllabus for a 3-year B.A. program in Pali at National University. It outlines 6 papers to be taken over the 3 years that cover topics such as Pali prose and poetry, grammar, translation, history of Buddhism, and Pali commentarial literature. Each paper is worth 100 marks and credits. The syllabus provides detailed descriptions of topics to be covered in each paper along with recommended reference books.
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National University
Syllabus Subject: Pali Three Year B.A Pass Course Effective from the Session: 2013–2014
National University Subject: Pali Syllabus for Three Years BA/BSS Pass Course Effective from the Session: 2013-2014
Paper Code Paper Paper Title Marks Credits
First Year 111401 Paper -I Pali Prose and Translation 100 4 111403 Paper-II Pali Poetry and Translation 100 4 Second Year 121401 Paper-III Pali, Pakrit, Sanskrit Grammar and 100 4 Translation 121403 Paper-IV History of Buddhism 100 4 Third Year 131401 Paper-V Basic Teachings of Buddha 100 4 131403 Paper-VI Pali Commentary (Atthakatha) Literature 100 4 Total = 600 24 Detailed Syllabus First Year
Paper Code Paper Paper Title Marks Credits
111401 Paper -I Pali Prose and Translation 100 4
Part A : Pali Prose Texts : Selected Tropics
1. Digha Nikaya : Sigalovada Sutta, Tevijja Sutta 2. Majjhima Nikaya : Angulimala Sutta, Dhammacetiya Sutta, Bodhiraja Kumara Sutta 3. Milinda Panha : Saddha, Viriya, Sati, Samadhi, Panna and Nibbana 4. Petavatthu : Tikudda Peta, Mittakundali Peta 5. Udana : Bodhi Sutta, Mucalinda Sutta, Raja Sutta, Ayu Sutta
Part B : Explanation from selected Pali Prose Text
Part C : Translation from Selected Pali Prose Text into Bengali or English
Book Reference :
1.B. A. Pali Selection Prose, Published by Calcutta University
2. Majjhima Nikaya, Dharmadhar Mahasthavir 3. Milinda Panha, Dharmadhar Mahasthavir 4. Udana, Sthavir Pragyaloka 5. Tripitaka Pariciti O Annanya Prasanga, Dr. Sukomal barua & Dr. Suman Kanti Barua 6. History of Pali Literature, B. C. Law 6. History of Indian Literature, M. Winternitz 7. Goutam Buddher Mohajibon O Dharmadharshan, Dr. Jagannath Barua
Paper Code Paper Paper Title Marks Credits
111403 Paper -II Pali Poetry and Translation 100 4
Part B : Explanation from selected Pali Poetry Text
Part C : Translation from Selected Pali Poetry Text into Bengali or English
Book Reference :
1.B. A. Pali Selection Poetry, Published by Calcutta University
2. Dhammapada, Girisha Chandra Vidyabinode, 2. Kathaya Dhammapda , Rabindra Bijoy Barua 3. Pali Sahitye Dhammapada, Dr. Sukomal Barua and Dr. Revata Priya 4. Petavatthu, Jinavamsa Mahathera 5. Samyutta Nikaya, P.T.S. London 6. Samyutta Nikaya, Silananda Brahmacari 7. Sutta Nipata, Bhikkhu Silabhadra 8. Sutta Nipata, Sadhanananda Mahasthavir (Vana Bhante) 9. Pali Sahityer Itihas, vol. 1 & 2, Rabindra Bijay Barya 9. Tripitaka Pariciti O Annanya Prasanga, Dr. Sukomal barua & Dr. Suman Kanti Barua 6. History of Pali Literature, B. C. Law 6. History of Indian Literature, M. Winternitz
Second Year
Paper Code Paper Paper Title Marks Credits
121401 Paper-III Pali, Pakrit, Sanskrit Grammar and 100 4 Translation
Part A : Pali Grammara :
Selected Topics : Pali Alphabet, Gender, Number, Person, Pali Numerical, Tense and Modes, Euphony (Sandhi), Declension (Sabdharupa), Conjugation (Dhatu Rupa), Compound (Samasa), Case and Case Endings (Karaka), Indeclinable (Upasagga O Nipata), Causative Verb, Desiderative verb, Denominative Verb, Incomplete verb (Gerund and Infinitive), and participles
Part B : Pakrit Grammar :
Selected Topics : Origin and development of Pakrit Language, Classification of Pakrit Language, Characteristics of Pakrits, Declension, Conjugation, Pakrit Synonyms words Pakrit Texts : Vasanrtasena and balaka (Sauraseni), Micchakutika (Sixth Act), Gatha Saptasati (Maharastri), Asokan Inscription 1.
Part C : Sanskrit Grammar :
Selected Topics : Euphony (Sandhi), Declension, Conjugation, Causative Verb, Denominative Verb, Case and Case Endings and Compound (Samasa). Sanskrit Text : Pancatantra : 1. TheTtortoise and the Geese 2. The Ass in the Tiger Skin Part D : Translation Into Pali from Bengali or English : 1. Five from sentences : 2. One from two Paragraphs:
Book Reference : 1. B. A. Pali Selection : Prose and Poetry, Published by Calcutta University 2. Pali Kaccayana Vyakarana, Vansadip Mahasthavir 3. Pali Prabesh, Gyanishvara Mahasthavir 4. Pali Vyakarana and Anuvada Shiksha, Nirod Ranjan Musuddi and Bhupendranath Mutsuddi 5. Pali Prakasika, P. R. Barua 6. Madya Bharatiya Arya Bhasa O Sahitya, Rabindra Bijoy Baryua 7. Pali Vyakarana O Anuvad Shiksha, Nutan Chandra Barua 8. Pali Vyakarana O Anuvad Pariciti, Dipankar Srigyana Barua 9. Madya Bharatiya Arya Bhasa O Sahitya, Atindra Majumdar 10. Sanskrit Bhasar Upakramika, Anil Chandra Ghosa 11. Samgra Vyakarana Kaumodi, Ishvara Chandra Vidya Sagar 12. Pali Bhasar Itivritta, Dr. Dilip Kumar Barua 13. Dr. Jagannath Barua – History of Buddhist Sanskrit literature.
14. Dr. Jagannath Barua – Mhakabi Asvaghusar Jibon & Shayatkarmo.
Paper Code Paper Paper Title Marks Credits
121403 Paper-IV History of Buddhism 100 4 1. History of Sixteen Janapadas 2. Buddhism during Buddha’s Period 3. Buddhism in Asokan Period including Nanda Dynasty 4. Buddhism in Post Asokan Period : Kaniska to Gupta 5. Buddhism in Pala Period 6. Causes of Decline of Buddhism 7. The role of Buddhists Kings and Setthis 8. The Origin and development of Buddhist Sangha
Book Reference : 1. Political History of Ancient India, H. C. Roy Chowdhury 2. Buddhist India, Rhys Davida 3. Geography of Early Buddhism, B. C. Law 4. Early History of India, V. A. Smith 5. Royal Patronization of Buddhism in Ancient India 6. Contemporary Buddhism in Bangladesh, Sukomal Chaudhuri 7. Bangalir Itihas, Niharranjan Roy 8. History of Bengal, (ed.) R. C. Majumdar 9. Baudha Dharmer Itihas, Manikuntala Halder 10. Bangalee bauddhader Itihas Dharam O Sanskriti, Dipankar Srijana Barua 11. Syncretisdm in Bangladeshi Buddhism, Dr. Dilip Kumar Barua 12. Goutam Buddher Mohajibon O Dharmadharshan, Dr. Jagannath Barua
Third Year
Paper Code Paper Paper Title Marks Credits
131401 Paper-V Basic Teachings of Buddha 100 4 1. Four Noble Truths (Caturaya Satya) 2. Eight Noble Paths (Arya Asthangika Marga) 3. Dependent Origination (Pratityasamutpada) 4. Ten Perfections (Dasa Parami) 5. The Theory of Karma (Kammavada) 6. The Theory of non-Existence of the Soul (Anatmavada) 7. The Doctrine of Universal Change and Impermanence (Anityavada) 8. Nibbana 9. Importance of Buddha’s Teachings 10. Moral Values of Buddha’s Teachings 11. Rebirth (Jarmantaravada) 12. Bodhisattva Idealism Book Reference : 1. Life and Teaching of Buddha : Narada Thera 2. Gautama Buddher Dharma-Dharshan : Dr. Sukomal Chaudhuri 3. Mahamanab Buddha : Ranadhir Barua 4. Buddha Banir Multattva : Dr. Sumangal Barua and Dr. Belu Rani Barua 5. Bauddha Darshaner Ruprekha : Jitendra Lal Barua 6. Bauddha Parami Tattva : Dr. Suman Kanti Barua 7. Bauddha Darshan : Rahul Sankrityan 8. Bharatiya Darshan : Pramathnath Ghosh 9. Bauddha Darshane Prgya Tattva : Dr. Jinabodhi Bhikkhu 10. Bharatiya Darshan : Arjun Bikash Chaudhury
Paper Code Paper Paper Title Marks Credits
131403 Paper-VI Pali Commentary (Atthakatha) Literature 100 4
1. Origin and Development of Pali Commentary Literature
2. Importance of Pali Commentary Literature 3. Buddhaghosa : Life and Works 4. Buddhadatta : Life and Works 5. Dhammapadatthakatha : Cakkhupala vatthu, Kaliyakkhinivatthu, Visakhavatthu 6. Sumangala Vilasini : Poranavajjidhamma, Buddhassa Dhatu Nidana 7. Samantapasadika : Dhammasokassa Abhiseka, Nigrodhasamanerakatha, Sanghassa Vivadakatha, Mahinda-Sanghamitta Devadhammakatha 8. Jatakatthakatha : Ranno Pasendissa Antimakalo, Sakiyanidanakatha
Book Reference :
2. Dhammapadatthakatha : Silalankar Mahasthavir
3. Dhammapadatthakatha : Dr. Sukomal Chaudhuri 4. Pali Sahityer Itihas, Vol. I & II : Dr. Rabindra Vijoy Barua 5. Life and Works of Buddhaghosa : B. C. Law 6. Pali Atthakatha Sahityer Itivritta : Dr. Dilip Kumar Barua 7. Kirtiman Bauddha Sahityik O Darshanik : Dr. Dilip Kumar Barua and Dr. Suman Kanti Barua 8. Buddhaghosupatti : Dr. Dilip Kumar Barua and Sipra Barua 9. B. A. Pali Selection 2 Vols. : Kolkata University 10. History of Indian Literature : M. Winternitz 11. Studies on the Pali Commentaries : Kanai Lal Hazra 12. Visuddhimarge Bauddhatattva : Dr. Revata Priya Barua 13. Pali Atthakath : Belu Rani Barua.
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