Universität Wien

142040 VO The tradition of Pancaratra in the light of its original sources (2020W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie
Moodle

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 05.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Monday 12.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Monday 19.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Monday 09.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Monday 16.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Monday 23.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Monday 30.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Monday 07.12. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Monday 14.12. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Monday 11.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Monday 18.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Monday 25.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This class will present the teachings, rituals and historical development of the Vaiṣṇava tradition of Pāñcarātra on the basis of original historical sources. Text passages from various genres of Sanskrit literature and inscriptions will be presented in translation. These passages will be contextualized and discussed both historically and in terms of content. This should provide a general overview of the teachings, rituals and history of the tradition. Further, it should offer an insight into various literary genres as well as the terminology and language styles used in them. Methodological questions will also be discussed, as for example, how to deal with compiled texts.
Topics that will be examined include: early evidence of Vaiṣṇavism, Pāñcarātra in the Sanskrit epic Mahābhārata, cosmology and creation theories, religious (temple) rituals, yoga practice, and interactions with other religious traditions.
The lectures will be held online and in English, unless all participants prefer them to be held in German.
Knowledge of Sanskrit will help, but is not taken for granted. Students who do not know Sanskrit are welcome!

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral examination at the end of the semester

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To pass the exam, 50% of the questions must be answered correctly.

Examination topics

Subject matter treated in the lectures

Reading list

A bibliography and handouts with the text passages to be discussed will be provided online in Moodle.

Association in the course directory

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Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:17