Department of Prakrit & Pali

University School of Languages,

Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad – 380009.

Phone : +91-79-26302382

Director         :           Prof. Vasantkumar M.  Bhatt

Head              :           Dr. Saloni N. Joshi

Introduction

Brief History

The Department of Prakrit&Pali was established in 1968 at the School of Languages single handed by late Dr, K. R. Chandra, now devoleped as a full-fledged department. His contribution in the field of Ardhamagadhi language is remarkeble. (Acharang Sutra -1/1) Dr. R. M. Shah was appointed as a lecturer in 1987. He became the head after Dr, K. R. Chandra, i.e. in 1987. The field of Editing and Study of Old Prakrita & Apabhramsha Manuscripts is enriched by Dr. Shah’s valuable work. (Vilasvaikaha, Vasudevahimdi-majjhimakhanda etc.) He retired in 1998. Dr. Saloni Joshi as a Reader&Head and Dr. Dinanath Sharma as a lecturer joined in the department in 1998. The Department has produced 6 Doctorates in the subject and conducted two seminars (1973, 1987)

Present Scenario

The Department runs three courses (1) M.A. (2)  P.G. Cretificate Course in Prakrita and (3) Cerificate Course in Apabhramsha.Two students are studying for Ph.D. Degree under the guidence of  Dr.Saloni Joshi (Reader&Head) and Dr. Dinanath Sharma (Reader). DR. Dharmendra   Jain was appointed as a lecturer in April 2005 for 2 years.

Infrastructure & Facilities

The department is a part of   the University School of Languages. It uses the building and the Infrastructure facilities of the School.

Highlights

Our’s is the only University Department in the state Gujarat where facilities of higher studies in the field of prakrita and Apabhramsha are available

Course Offered

Course -   1

Course Name                                        :           M.A.

Course Type                                          :         Grant in Aid

Intake                                                   :           75

Eligibility                                               :           B.A. 50% or P.G. Certificate Course in Prakrita

Subject offred/ Specialization                  :           Prakrit Language and Literature; Jain Philosophy

Duration                                                :           Two years

Course Commencement                         :            June

Admission Process                                :           By Merit only

Fees                                                     :           Rs. 410 (for boys), Rs. 210 (for Girls)   per term   

Course Offered at                                   :           School of Languages

Future Career opportunity/ Placement:                 As a Lecturer in college.

                                                                        As a Research assistant in Manuscript Project             

Course -   2

Course Name                                        :           P.G. Certificate Course in Prakrita

Course Type                                          :         Grant in Aid

Intake                                                   :           75

Eligibility                                               :           Graduation – Any faculty

Subject offred/ Specialization                  :           Prakrit Language and Literature

Duration                                                :           One year

Course Commencement                         :           J une

Admission Proccess                              :           By Merit only

Fees                                                     :           Rs. 410 (for boys), Rs. 210 (for Girls) per term     

Course Offered at                                   :           School of Languages

Future Career opportunity/ Placement      :           As a Research assistant in Manuscript Project            

Course -   3

Course Name                                        :           Certificate Course in Aphabhramsha

Course Type                                          :           Grant in Aid

Intake                                                   :           75

Eligibility                                               :           Gratduation – Any faculty

Subject offred/ Specialization                  :           ApabhramshaLanguage and Literature

Duration                                                :           One year

Course Commencement                         :            June

Admission Proccess                              :            By Merit only

Fees                                                     :           Rs. 410 (for boys), Rs. 210 (for Girls) per term

Course Offered at                                   :           School of Languages

Future Career opportunity/ Placement      :           As a Research assistant in Manuscript Project    

Faculty 

Name                                       :           Dr. Saloni N. Joshi

Qualification                            :           M.A.(Prakrit), M.A.(Sanskrit), M.L.I.Sc., Ph.D.(Prakrit)

Designation                             :           Reader & HoD

Areas of Specialization            :          Prakrit, Linguistics, Manuscript editing, Prakrit Narrative Literature

Contact No.                              :           26302382 (O) 26740818 (R )

Name                                       :           Dr. Dinanath S. Sharma

Qualification                            :           M.A.(Sanskrit), M.A.(Prakrit), Ph.D.

Designation                             :           Reader

Areas of Specialization            :          Sanskrit, Prakrit, Alankar, Critical edition, Grammar

Contact No.                              :           26302382 (O) 26305157 (R )

Name                                       :           Dr. Dharmendra Jain

Qualification                            :           M.A.(Sanskrit), M.A.(Prakrit), M.A.(Jainism), DINP, Ph.D.

Designation                             :           Lecturer

Areas of Specialization            :          Sanskrit, Prakrit, Jainism, Pali, Buddhism & Nonviolence

Contact No.                              :           26302382 (O)