Department of Dvaita Vedanta, NSU

Introduction

Dvaita Vedanta is a one of the famous philosophies in Indian Philosophy, introduced by the Sriman Madhwacharya. The philosophy has more than 40 sarvamoola Granthas written by the Sriman Madhwacharya. This Philosophy discusses the Sutra Prasthana, Upanishad Prasthana, Gita Prasthana, Itihasa Prasthana , Purana Prasthana, Tantra Sara and others. All the sarvamoola granthas have commentaries. Some commentaries written by the direct disciples of Sriman Madhwacharya, Sri Padmanabha teertha, Sri Narahariteertha, and Sri Trivikrama Pandita are available. Commentaries for most of Sarvamoola granthas were written by Sri Jayateerthacharya (Tikakrutpada). All these commentaries once again have sub-commentaries written by Vyasateertha, Vadirajateertha, Vijayeendratirtha, Raghottamateertha, Sri Raghavendra Teertha’s etc. In this way the Dvaita Vedanta philosophy was developed.

This Major Philosophy was introduced for study by the National Sanskrit University, Tirupati in the year 1998. After that Sastri, Acharya, M.Phil and Ph.D classes showing good development. The department has adopted the Choice Based Credit System at Post Graduate level.

Strengths of the Department

1. The department has produced 24 Ph.D Scholars and 23 M.Phil scholars.
2. The department has been able to preserve and promote the rare traditional system of Indian philosophy i.e. Dvaita Vedanta.
3. The Department maintains quality in teaching
4. The Department has developed two volumes of Dvaita Vendata Viswa Kosha (A Dictionary of Dvaita Vedanta)
5. The department has adequate infrastructure facilities including ICT tools.
6. The Department has introduced three online Programs in Dvaita Vedanta.
7. The Department has it`s own website. This website is designed for the students of Dvaita Vedanta who are studying online mode and regular mode.
8. The Department has developed its own website which facilitate text books soft copy, study material teaching videos, and all information about programmes offerd by the Department.

Student Enrichment Programs

Details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar involving external experts.

Department is conducting separate classes to increase the knowledge of Dvaita Vedanta by renowned scholars for 7 days in every year.

Department is preparing students to do Vakyarthas in a traditional way to participate in various competitions

Department is giving Coaching for NET / SLET and competitive exams by the faculty members to the students and M. Phil, Ph. D guidance.

How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored?

The department monitors and reviews the learning outcomes in departmental meetings.

List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.

Traditional teaching along with Teaching through PowerPoint presentation and using computers.

How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored?

The department monitors and reviews the learning outcomes in departmental meetings.

Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.

All the students participate in NSS activities. The students of the department also participated in Swach Bharat programme.

Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university.

All students in Sastri and Acharya get financial assistance

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