Course Description
The diploma course in Prakrit is a literature understanding program. Prakrits are a group of languages between Sanskrit and Modern Indo Aryan
languages. Some prominent Prakrit languages are Ardhamagadhi, Magadhi,
Shauraseni and Maharashtri. Prakrits, being the language of the masses, are a
valuable literary source for understanding culture of the common people. Knowledge of Prakrits will enhance knowledge of folk culture and history of Ancient India. It will be an added qualification for understanding philosophy of
Jainism.