EPICS AND CONCEPT OF DHARMA
Semester: III
Sub Code: BNYS T 302
Credits: 2
Hours/ Wk: 2
Total Hrs: 30
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3Hrs
Chapter 1: (15 hours)
Vedic Legends, Itihása vs Purána, Ramáyana and Mahábhárata: Structure, tradition, and dates. Relation to Vedic culture. Concept of Avatára. Purásas: Ůaiva, Vaiúďava and Ůakta; number, authorship and contents.
Chapter 2: (15 hours)
Historical and scientific information. Continuity of culture through story telling: Harikathá. Concept of Dharma and the two epics. Tčrtha-yátra in Puráďas. Concept of Bhárata-khaďăa as a religious symbol.
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