Etymological transparency of Sanskrit, its semantic clarity and precision

Vedic Studies in the Light of Sri Aurobindo
Vladimir (InS, SAS, 550 – 3 credits) The details about the admission procedure, fee, curriculum etc. will be put up by September 2007 on this site. You can also contact ICIS at integralstudies@icis.org.in

Course Outline Vedic studies in the light of Sri Aurobindo by Vladimir
Comprising of 10 Lectures (1 hour each) followed by Discussions, Assignments:

1. The Structure and the general content of the Veda. Sri Aurobindo and the Mother on the Vedas and Vedic Rishis.
2. The Vedic Vision in the light of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.
3. The Myth of Dawn.
4. The Myth of Angirasa Rishis.
5. Agni and the concept of the Sacrifice.
6. The Myths of Creation. Nasadiya sukta. Purusha sukta.
7. Hiranya Garbha. Heaven and Earth. Vishvakarman.
8. The conception of Speech in the Vedas. The Hymn to Speech. The Svadhyaya, Jnana-yajna, Brahma-yajna.
9. The four levels of the Word. The Sphota theory in the post-vedic literature: Patanjali and Bhartrihari. The etymological transparency of Sanskrit, its semantic clarity and precision (with many examples).
10. The five Myths of Immortality. The profound symbolism of the story of Savitri in the light of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.