Shastri (Sahitya Stream)
An 8-semester (4-year) Shastri program in the Sanskrit Sahitya stream, at Goswami Dukhi Baba Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Agaganj Tikri, Ayodhya, affiliated to Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi.
About This Course
This 4-year (8-semester) Shastri program offers a deep and sequential study of Sanskrit poetry, drama, poetics, grammar and literary criticism in the Sahitya stream. It is affiliated to Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi and follows the university's prescribed syllabus and examination system. Graduates can build careers in Sanskrit teaching, research and literary fields.
Curriculum Highlights
SHS01 – Sanskrit Grammar (Paniniya Vyakarana)
Sequential study of word forms, verb forms and sutra-based grammar.
SHS02 – Sanskrit Poetry and Mahakavya
Study of classical works such as Raghuvamsha, Kumarasambhava and Kiratarjuniya.
SHS03 – Poetics (Alankara Shastra) and Literary Philosophy
Detailed study of poetic qualities, rasa theory and figures of speech.
SHS04 – Sanskrit Drama and Prose Literature
Study of dramas such as Abhijnana Shakuntalam and prose works.
SHS05 – Essay Writing and Oral Skills in Sanskrit
Development of writing and speaking ability in Sanskrit.
(Detailed semester-wise syllabus is as per the syllabus booklet prescribed by Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi.)
What You'll Achieve
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
✅ Gain deep and authentic knowledge of Sanskrit grammar and literature
✅ Interpret Sanskrit poetry, drama and prose literature
✅ Be able to write and speak in Sanskrit
✅ Be eligible for Sanskrit teaching, research and higher education
