Spring School on Mahabharata

Applications are invited for the first Spring School on the Mahabharata at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla. The duration of the School will be from 14 April, 2010 to 28 April, 2010. It will consist of lectures by Philosophers, Historians, and Sanskritists followed by discussions among the participants on a set of pre-selected readings. The themes covered will include but will not be restricted to the following: modes of narration, the critical edition and its methodology, the central characters, the ideal life style, dharma and its transgressions, dissidence, non-violence and cruelty, the Gita and its modern interpretations. A detailed Concept Note can be found at the Institute’s web site at www.iias.org . At the end of the School, every participant will be required to submit a monograph on a relevant theme approved by the Coordinators.

Applicants should be preferably in the age group of 25-40 and should hold a Masters Degree in any subject from Humanities or Social Sciences. Proficiency in Sanskrit is NOT essential. However, working knowledge of the language is desirable. Those interested are requested to send a one page write up on why they would like to attend the School, the level of their acquaintance with the Mahabharata, along with their CV. All expenses will be borne by the IIAS.

Applications must reach IIAS by 15 December 2009. Those selected will be informed by 31 December 2009.

Applications may be sent by email at autumnschool@gmail.com or by post at: