University of Mysore Mysuru
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- ESTD 1916
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Master of Arts (M.A) Jainology and Prakrit
M.A Jainology and Prakrit
Course
Jainism, an ancient religion, attempted to rebuild the society and improve the quality of spiritual life of the people based on the principle of non-violence. Syadvada of Jainism gives inspiration to its followers to respect the views of people of other living faiths and ideologies. It emphasizes the theory of relativity of knowledge and thus stand for openers and catholicity. Jainism thus contributes ideologically to the harmony of religions in India. Its impact on language, literature, arts, architecture and philosophy is paramount. Jaina poets were successful in introducing Prakrit along with Sanskrit.
The study of Jainism is much interlinked with the land and language of Karnataka. Jaina religion played a significant role not only in the history of Karnataka but also in upholding the human values, thus making an individual a perfect man and an universal man. "Manujakula tanonde valam" (Mankind is one) is the basic concept through which Jainism knitted the lives of people in all walks of life. It paved way for careful and absorbed study in detail
Duration : 2 Years
Eligibility : A candidate must have passed the Any degree of this University or of any other University recognized as equivalent
Higher Studies
- M.Phil (Jainology and Prakrit)
- Ph.D (Jainology and Prakrit)
