Introduction to Dharmashastra Webinar

Dharmashastra is a genre of Sanskrit texts that refer to the treatises on Dharma. It comprises law and rules of conduct of the people of different categories in ancient and medieval India and had its origin in the Dharmasutras which formed the part of Vedanga-kalpasutra. The later works on Dharmashastra such as the law books (Smrti) of Manu, followed by the Yajnavalkya and others, all belonging to the early period of the Christian era, are some of the extant popular law books which codify the laws and duties. They are the continuation and further development on the secular side of the earlier Dharmasutras. There are also a large number of digests on law which are highly valuable and authoritative.

This webinar presents a short history of this literature, epitomises its contents and importance, sheds light on its style and relevance of its study as they are the fountainhead of Indian Law.

Webinar Highlights

• Comprises law and conduct of people of different categories
• Gain a clear understanding of the essentials of Dharma Shastra
• Short history of Dharma Shastra, its contents and importance
• Relevance of its study in today’s world and in the context of Indian law

Webinar Format

• 6 online sessions
• The sessions will be streamed on Zoom. Those who miss the online session can listen to the recordings available in the dashboard.

Webinar Dates & Schedule

• Starting from 22 October 2024
• No. of Sessions: 6
• Everyday: 7:30 to 8:30 PM IST

Facilitator: Dr. Parineeta Deshpande
Webinar Fees: ₹ 1500, US$ 40

Age Group
15 and above

Prerequisite

• Knowledge of English as the medium is English (though the sources are Sanskrit)
• Exposure to the only basic outline of Vedic literature desirable.
• Availability of a computer with audio -video internet conferencing facility.

About the Facilitator

Recipient of Open Merit Scholarship and UGC Research Fellowship during her illustrious academic career at Pune and Mumbai, Parineeta Deshpande did her doctorate from the University of Mumbai on the topic “Critical Study of the Ritual Legends from the Brahmana Texts” in 1985. She is the recognised guide for Ph.D. in Sanskrit, University of Mumbai, and ten students have been benefited by her wise acumen. Formerly she was the Hon. Director of Kane Chair, Asiatic Society of Mumbai, and her research papers presented in National and International conferences have been published.

Contact Details
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