Postgraduate Program

Master Of Arts in Nyaya

Overview of Nyaya

The historical development of Nyaya school is unclear, although Nasadiya hymns of Book 10 Chapter 129 of Rigveda recite its spiritual questions in logical propositions. In early centuries BCE, states Clooney, the early Nyaya scholars began compiling the science of rational, coherent inquiry and pursuit of knowledge.

By 2nd century CE, Aksapada Gautama had composed Nyāya Sūtras, a foundational text for Nyaya school, that primarily discusses logic, methodology and epistemology. The Nyaya scholars that followed refined it, expanded it, and applied it to spiritual questions. While the early Nyaya scholars published little to no analysis on whether supernatural power or God exists, they did apply their insights into reason and reliable means to knowledge to the questions of nature of existence, spirituality, happiness and moksha. Later Nyaya scholars, such as Udayana, examined various arguments on theism and attempted to prove existence of God. Other Nyaya scholars offered arguments to disprove the existence of God.

Majors

M.A Vyakarana

M.A Visishtadvaita Vedanta

The most important contribution made by the Nyaya school to Hindu thought has been its treatises on epistemology and system of logic that, subsequently, has been adopted by the majority of the other Indian schools.

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First Semester


Pakshata

This is the text of the book on Anumanam. The source text is Tatva Chintamani. The text is DeediDee. The text is written by Gadadhara Bhattacharya. Study of the substance up to Sisadayiksha  is prescribed.

Avayava Gadhadhari

Avayava Lakshanam
This is the text of the book on the nyaya concept of Anumana pramanam(valid knowledge of inference). The source text is Tatva Chintamani. The commentary  text is DeediDee. The text is written by Gadadhara Bhatta. The study prescribed is about Sat Hetu(reason) and details of avayava lakshana(definition).

Nyaya Sutra Bashyam

The sutras in this text were authored by Gautama Muni. The commentary for this text  Nyaya Bhashyam was authored by Vatsyayana Maharishi. It contains definitions (lakshana) for sixteen substances and their description. There are 538 Nyaya Sutras in this work.

Shaktivada – 2

This text is authored by Gadadhara Bhattacharya. This describes where the power of Sanskrit words lies.

History of sanskrit – 1

Vedic I 

This book is a reference book on all the texts in the Sanskrit language. In the first semester, everything from the Rig Veda to the Kavyas  are covered.

Linguistics -1

A Text  on the history of  the Sanskrit  language and its origin This is a book about how other languages ​​originated from the   Indo-Germanic language. 

Linguisti 1 Up to  Samasam is covered in the first semester while Lin. 2 in the second semester covers balance items.

Soft Skill 1
Soft Skill are prescribed

Second Semester


Pakshata – 2
This is the text on Anumanam(inference). The source text is Tatva Chintamani. The text is DheedhiDee. The text is written by Gadadhara Bhatta and the text is in our course. This is about Sat hetu (reason). The prescribed study is up to Paksha(side).

Avayava Gadhadhari – 2

Avayava lakshana

This is the  nyaya concept of Anumana pramanam(valid knowledge of inference). The source text is Tatva Chintamani. The commentary  text is DeediDee. The text is written by Gadadhara Bhatta. The study prescribed is about Sat Hetu(reason) and details of the second concept Pratignya(averment) lakshana(definition).

Nyaya Sutra Bashyam – 2

The sutras in this text were authored by Gautama Muni. The commentary for this text  Nyaya Bhashyam was authored by Vatsyayana Maharishi. It contains definitions (lakshana) for sixteen substances and their description. There are 538 Nyaya Sutras in this work.

Shaktivada – 2
This text is authored by Gadadhara Bhattacharya. This describes where the power of Sanskrit words lies.
This is also the book of Katadara Butter. In it he describes where the power of Sanskrit words lies. Study from Tat (that) padartham to kim(what) padartham is prescribed.

History of sanskrit – 2

This book is a reference book on all the texts in the Sanskrit language. In the first semester, everything from the Rig Veda to the Kavyas  are covered. Vedic II Second semester: Rest of the texts are complied.

Linguistics -2

A Text  on the history of  the Sanskrit  language and its origin This is a book about how other languages ​​originated from the   Indo-Germanic language. 

Linguisti 1 Up to  Samasam is covered in the first semester while Lin. 2 in the second semester covers balance items.

Soft Skill 2
Soft Skill are prescribed

Third Semester


Hetvabhasa Samanya Nirukti – 1

This is also a detailed commentary on the text Tatva Chintamani of Gadadhara bhatta. This is about the asat hetu(cause). Study prescribed is about the first Hetvabhasa lashana.

Nyaya Kusumanjali – 1

This text was authored by Udayanacharya. The author establishes Easwara with the help of Nyaya Sastra. The text is divided in to 5 parts. The first part is prescribed for study

Vyutpatti Vada

Name given to a topic in grammar which deals with the derivation of words as suitable to the sense

The author of this book is Gadadhara Bhattachary. This book is about the relationship and relevance of words. Shaabda bodham is another name. It has  seven subdivisions and seven cases(vibhakti).

Prashastapada Bashyam

This is a text on the philosophy of Vaiseshika School (Vaiseshika Darshanam) containing Vaiseshika Sutras.. This was written by Prasastha  Paadar. The next two chapters are prescribed for study.

Computer Science Theroy
Computer science are prescribed

CS Practical
As per University of Madras syllabus prescribed for MA

Soft Skill 3
Soft Skill are prescribed

Fourth Semester


Hetvabhasa Samanya Nirukti – 2

This is also a detailed commentary on the text Tatva Chintamani of Gadadhara bhatta. This is about the asat hetu(cause). Study prescribed is about the second Hetvabhasa lashana.

Nyaya Kusumanjali – 2

This text was authored by Udayanacharya. The author establishes Easwara with the help of Nyaya Sastra. The text is divided in to 5 parts. The second part is prescribed for study

Vyutpatti Vada – 2

Name given to a topic in grammar which deals with the derivation of words as suitable to the sense The author of this book is Gadadhara Bhattachary. This book is about the relationship and relevance of words. Shaabda bodham is another name. It has  seven subdivisions and seven cases(vibhakti). Study on the Second case(vibhakti) is prescribed.

Prashastapada Bashyam – 1

This is a text on the philosophy of Vaiseshika School (Vaiseshika Darshanam) containing Vaiseshika Sutras.. This was written by Prasastha  Paadar. The next two chapters are prescribed for study.

Computer Science Theroy – 2
Computer science are prescribed

CS Practical 
As per University of Madras syllabus prescribed for MA

Soft Skill 4
Soft Skill are prescribed

Performing strictly their daily ablutions like Trikala Sandhyavandana as mandated in the Sastras and recitation of Stotras after their Sandhyavandana develop devotion and faith in the Sanatana Dharma.

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Why Study Here?

In addition, the students are taught the essential portions of Yajur Veda, 4000 Divya Prabandham and Agama subjects. Emphasis is given more to the Students’ adherence to perform their nithya karmanushtana such as trikala sandhya vandana and reciting stotra pathas as per the sampradaya.

According to the University syllabus, Tamil, English languages, Computer Science are also taught in keeping with the requirements of modern times. This ensures and enhances the students’ employability after passing out.

Benefits
Self Development
Spirituality
Eligibility

Why Choose Ahobila Math?

This Mahavidyalaya was one of the oldest Institutions teaching Sanskrit in this country. It was established by the peerless preceptor, the 42nd Jeeyar of Sri Ahobila Math, Injimedu Srimad Azhagiyasingar in 1942 to teach Veda, Prabandha, Sastra and Sanskrit, all under one roof, in the traditional Gurukula style with a hostel attached.

 The mission statement of the founder is maintained and nurtured by successive Jeeyars of the Math even to date. The Institution is well administered by Sri Malolan Educational Trust. 

The Institution is recognised by Rashtria Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi(now Central Sanskrit University) as Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya

The Mahavidyalaya is affiliated to the University of Madras in the faculty of Oriental Studies in the branches of Vyakarana, Nyaya and Visishtadvaita Vedanta and offer courses in Praksiromani I&II( 2years), Madhyamasiromani(B.A-3 years) and Siromani (M.A-2 years).

Self Development

The students have access to a well-equipped Library that contains more than 10000 books, fully catalogued, under 18 categories and  palm leaf Manuscripts. This will ensure to expand their knowledge base. 

Participation in the debates organized by the Kalyana Abhivardhini Sabha, founded by the first Principal Goshtipuram Sri U.Ve.  Sowmya Narayana charya Swami in 1942, improve their knowledge in the  Sanskrit literature 

Participating in National /level competitions and Seminars expose the students to increase their competitive spirit to perform better later in their lives 

A full-fledged Computer Lab with peripherals are at the disposal of the Students to increase their Computer skill. Yoga practice and Sports activities stimulate the brain and physique

Spirituality

Performing strictly their daily ablutions like Trikala Sandhyavandana as mandated in the Sastras and recitation of   Stotras after their Sandhyavandana develop devotion and faith in the Sanatana Dharma.

Learning the essential Veda and Prabandha ensure strong spiritual base for the student to face the problems squarely with equanimity  in their lives.

The learning of essential portions of Scriptures such as Vedas, Agamas, Upanishads, Itihasa, Puranas, Srimad Bhagavad Gita,  essential aspects of Dharma Sastras will have good grounding in their spiritual development.

Eligibility

Krishna Yajur Veda – Age 7 Completed(Duration – 7 Years)

4000 Divya Prabandha – Age 7 Completed(Duration – 4Years)

Praksiromani- 2 years:A pass in SSLC/OSLC/Samhitantam Veda adhyyanam/Agama

Madhyama Siromani (B.A.) 3 years:—-A pass in Praksiromani/Dip in Sanskrit. Even if there is no prior Sanskrit knowledge at the time of admission provided the same is acquired within 6 months of joining. 

Siromani (M.A) 2 years:  A pass in Madhyamasiromani/B.A(Sanskrit)