Advanced Philosophical Sanskrit

Harvard FAS

The central objective of this course is to enable students to analyze and interpret poetry (kāvya) in classical Sanskrit. Whether this is your first encounter with kāvya or the most recent of many, this course is here to help you practice and grow your skills as a reader. Most lessons involve students collaborating with their peers. What does it mean to “read” Sanskrit poetry? Depending on your experience with the language and the genre, these skills may involve: determining the…