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आचार्यस्तरीयपाठ्यक्रमः (Siddhanta Jyotisha)

Professional Master’s Level Curriculum | Nepal Sanskrit University

Professional Objectives

• Production of skilled manpower in high-level classical knowledge of Siddhanta Jyotisha[cite: 1].
• Mastery in determining the motion, position, and shape of celestial bodies[cite: 1].
• Scientific determination of directions (Dik-Sadhana) using Polaris and Solar observations[cite: 1, 2].
• Advanced research capabilities using modern and ancient astrological methodologies[cite: 3, 4].

180 Lectures/Year

10 Comprehensive Papers

Acharya Level

First Year Curriculum Breakdown

Paper I: Madhyama-Spashta Graha

Focuses on mean and true planetary motions and direction science[cite: 5, 9].

Full Marks: 100 | Pass: 40 [cite: 10, 11]

Paper II: Dik-Desha-Kala

Detailed study of time, place, and direction using celestial spheres and shadow science[cite: 5, 43].

Full Marks: 100 | Pass: 40 [cite: 5, 355]

Paper III: Graha Laghava

Analysis of Karanagranthas and Panchanga (Almanac) mathematics[cite: 5, 81].

Full Marks: 100 | Pass: 40

Evaluation Methodology

The course employs a dual-evaluation system to ensure academic rigor[cite: 25, 59].

Internal Assessment (20%)

• Class Attendance [cite: 26, 60]
• Homework & Assignments [cite: 26, 61]
• Viva-Voce & Projects [cite: 26, 61]

External Examination (80%)

• Analytical Long Questions (36 Marks)
• Descriptive Mid-range Questions (32 Marks)
• Short Answer Questions (12 Marks)

Core Reference Material

Primary Texts

• Siddhanta Tattva Viveka by Kamalakara Bhatta [cite: 22, 53]
• Siddhanta Sarani by Ramapati Sahaya [cite: 43]

Reference Texts

• Siddhanta Shiromani (Yantradhyaya)
• Surya Siddhanta [cite: 55]