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Department of Pali

  • Role of the Dept of Pali in the Conservation of Ancient Heritage of India
    Syllabus for One Year Certificate and Diploma Courses in Pali (The day and timing of lectures and the Fees structure is subjected to change)
    Activities of the Department o Pali of Academic Year 2016-17.
    Activities of the Department o Pali of Academic Year 2015-16.

    Introduction:

    The Department of Pali was re-started in June 2005 in the Sanskrit department with 12 students. Eminent Scholar Dr. Yojana Bhagat was appointed as the Coordinator and Head of the Department. 
    Today in the independent Department of Pali which started in June 2007, we have more than 250 students in the academic year 2015-16 taking courses like M A, M.Phil, One year Certificate course and also PG Diploma in Pali. We soon are starting PhD programme now in the Department. The Department of Pali is proud to say that we have more than 200 Masters in Pali in Mumbai now with 68 NET cleared students with 15 JRF.
    The students of Department of Pali are encouraged in the interdisciplinary and pure research in Pali and students have presented research papers in International and National Seminars.
    In the Department of Pali, we give emphasis on learning Pali as taught by the Buddha-with Pariyatti, Patipatti and Pativedhana –Pariyatti  is reading, listening, discussing the teachings, Patipatti means the efforts to actually walk on the path as read or learned and pativedhana is the experiential knowledge one gains by developing one’s own wisdom.
    Thus we have one hour meditation session on every Sunday, Dhatu puja meditation on  every poornima, recitation of Ratana sutta   before every class, special lectures on every Sunday, seminars on different topics like Medicine, Law, Management, Art and architecture in Pali literature, Workshops on Flower arrangements and the teaching’s of the Buddha’, ‘Brahmi script and Pali language’ and so on. We have photo, paintings, Rangoli exhibitions and 4 days Buddha poornima celebration with lighting 2600 lamps in the University campus.
    We have N K Bhagwat Lecture series, celebrates Sir Alexander Cunningham’s birth anniversary every year with a Conference, conducts state level student’s seminar ‘Antevasikanam Pali Parisa’, take 12 hours study programme on 14th April venerating Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar’s birth anniversary. We pay homage to Babasaheb on 6th December by propagating Pali and Buddhism through notebooks and T-shirts and so on.
    Along with this we have two study tours every year where students are taken to different Buddhist archaeological sites of Maharashtra and out of Maharashtra to study the art and architecture personally. Once in every 3 years we also go on a Dhamma study tour to different places associated with Buddha in north India and interact with international Buddhist lay-followers and gain insight into Buddhist traditions of Sri Lanka, Myanmar Thailand and so on.
    University of Mumbai had a tradition of Pali learning of more than 100 years, as the first M A Pali course started in Fergusson College Pune by Pali Scholar Dharmanand Kosambi way back in 1912-13, when Pune was in University of Bombay. But it was  lost in the interim period. We are trying to bring back the glory of Pali learning by reprinting the Pali books printed and published for the first time in Devanagari script in 1936s by the Pali Text Series-University of Bombay. Till date we have reprinted books like Mahavamsa, Milindapanha and Nidanakatha and Therigatha is in process.
    Thus we do lot many things to inculcate Buddha’s Teaching in the daily life, so that learning Pali is not just academics but comes out as a culture which was prevalent in India some 1000 years ago. 

     

  • FACILITIES:

    LIBRARY FACILITIES:
    Library of Pali Department contains approximately 2,809 books on various subjects including,

    • Original Pali Text (VRI Edition)
    • Original Pali Text (Nalanda Edition)
    • Original Pali - Hindi Translation
    • Original Pali - English Translation
    • Original Pali - Marathi Translation
    • Pali Gammar
    • Books on History
    • Research
    • Encyclopedia Of Indian Philosophies
    • Encyclopedia Of Buddhism: A World Faith
    • Encyclopaedia of Buddhist Art and Architecture
    • Encyclopedia of Buddhist Thinkers
    • Encyclopedia of Pali Literature
    • Numismatics
    • Journal Of The Pali Text Society
    • The Indian Antiquary - A Journal Of Oriental Research
    • Pali-English Dictionary
    • Ancient Indian Literature
    • Archaeological Survey Of India Reports
    • The Indian Historical Quarterly
    • Studies In Indian Epigraphy
    • Indica - Heras Institute of Indian History & Culture
    • Memoirs Of The Archaelolgical Survey Of India
    • Puratattva Bulletin Of The Indian Archaeological Society
    • Annual Reports On Indian Epigraphy
    • Epigraphia Indica
    • Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum
    • South Indian Inscriptions
    • Philosophy
    • Arts, Murals, & Painting
    • Indian Historical Researches
    • Indian Art Collection
    • Miscellaneous

     

  • FACILITIES:

    LIBRARY FACILITIES:
    Library of Pali Department contains approximately 2,809 books on various subjects including,
    LIBRARY:
    The Department has its own library. Some books are donated by professor, past students. It has books prescribed for the course work and also journals, reference books and encyclopaedias. It has a fund from university enriching the library.

    Library Facilities:
    Library of Pali Department contains approximately 2,809 books on various subjects.

  • COURSES:
     

    PROGRAMMES:

    • Research Programme
      • Ph.D.
      • M. Phil
    • Post Graduate Programme
      • M.A.[TWO YEAR CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM]
    • Integrated Degree  Programme
      • Five Year Integrated BA-MA in Pali
    • P.G. DiplomaCourses
      • Two Years Post Graduate Advance Diploma in Pali
    • One Year Diploma Courses
      • One Year Diploma Course in Pali And Buddhist Studies
      • One Year Diploma Course in Pali Language and Buddhist Art
      • One Year Diploma  Course in Pariyatti and Patipatti
      • One Year Advanced Diploma in Buddhistic Studies-Vipassana Theory and Practice
    • One Year Certificate Courses
      • One Year Certificate Course in Pali Language and Literature
      • One Year Certificate Course in Pali Language and Buddhist Culture
      • One Year Certificate in Pali Language And The Teaching of The Buddha

     

    PROGRAMMES ELIGIBILITY

    SR. NO

    NAME OF PROGRAMME

    1.  
    1.  

    Ph.D.in Pali

     As per existing Ordinances

    & policy

    1.  

    M.Phil in Pali

     As per existing Ordinances

    & policy

    1.  

    M.A.[TWO YEAR CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM]

    Graduation any Faculty

    1] Graduation in B.A.(Pali) - No Entrance Examination

    2] Other Faculty Graduation - Entrance Examination

    1.  

    Five Year Integrated Course in Pali

    H.S.C. from Maharashtra State Board OR equivalent Exam from other state, OR 3 years Diploma from MSBTE

    1.  

    Two Years Post Graduate Advance Diploma in Pali

    Graduate from any Faculty Admission Through Entrance

    * Knowledge of Pali is Compulsory

    1.  

    One Year Advanced Diploma Course in Buddhistic Studies-Vipassana Theory  and Practice

    S.S.C./ H.S.C PASS

    1.  

    One Year Diploma Course in Pariyatti and Patipatti

    S.S.C./ H.S.C PASS

    1.  

    One Year Diploma Course in Pali And Buddhist Studies

    S.S.C./ H.S.C PASS

    1.  

    One Year Diploma Course in Pali Language and Buddhist Art

    ATD, GD Art, BFA PASS

    1.  

    One Year Certificate Course in Pali Language and Literature

    S.S.C./ H.S.C PASS

    1.  

    One Year Certificate Course in Pali Language and Buddhist Culture

    S.S.C./ H.S.C PASS

    1.  

    One Year Certificate in Pali Language And The Teaching of The Buddha

    S.S.C./ H.S.C PASS

     

     

    PROGRAMMES EXAMINATION SCHEME

     

    SR. NO

    NAME OF PROGRAMME

    Examination Scheme

    1.  

    Ph.D.

    Nil

    1.  

    M.Phil

    Written Theory Paper & Dissertation

    1.  

    M.A.[TWO YEAR CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM]

    Semester Patten & Dissertation

    1.  

    Five Year Integrated Course in Pali

    Semester Patten

    1.  

    Two Years Post Graduate Advance Diploma in Pali

    Yearly Patten

    1.  

    One Year Advanced Diploma Course in Buddhistic Studies-Vipassana Theory  and Practice

    Yearly Patten

    1.  

    One Year Diploma Course in Pariyatti and Patipatti

    Yearly Patten

    1.  

    One Year Diploma Course in Pali And Buddhist Studies

    Yearly Patten

    1.  

    One Year Diploma Course in Pali Language and Buddhist Art

    Yearly Patten

    1.  

    One Year Certificate Course in Pali Language and Literature

    Yearly Patten

    1.  

    One Year Certificate Course in Pali Language and Buddhist Culture

    Yearly Patten

    1.  

    One Year Certificate in Pali Language And The Teaching of The Buddha

    Yearly Patten

     

     

     

    PROGRAMMES FEE STRUCTURE

    SR. NO

    NAME OF PROGRAMME

    Admission Fee

    Examination Fee & Dissertation fee

    1.  

    Ph.D.

    Rs. 10,085/-

    Rs. 10,000/-

    1.  

    M.Phil

    Part I

    Rs. 6955/-

    Rs. 10,000/-

    Part II

    Rs.3850/- (Six Month)

    1.  

    M.A.[TWO YEAR CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM]

    Part I

    Rs. 4985/-

    As per University Rule

    Part II

    Rs. 3985/-

    1.  

    Five Year Integrated Course in Pali

    FYBA

    Rs. 6380/-

    Rs. 2,100/-

    SYBA

    Rs. 6200/-

    Rs. 2,100/-

    TYBA

    Rs. 4280/-

    As per University Rule

     

    M. A. Part I

    Rs. 4985/-

    M.A. Part II

    Rs. 3985/-

    1.  

    Two Years Post Graduate Advance Diploma in Pali

    Part I

    Rs. 2700/-

    Rs. 8,60/-

    Part II

    Rs. 2650/-

    Rs. 8,60/-

    1.  

    One Year Advanced Diploma Course in Buddhistic Studies-Vipassana Theory  and Practice

    Rs. 2700/-

    Rs. 6,60/-

    1.  

    One Year Diploma Course in Pariyatti and Patipatti

    Rs. 2700/-

    Rs. 6,60/-

    1.  

    One Year Diploma Course in Pali And Buddhist Studies

    Rs. 2200/-

    Rs. 6,60/-

    1.  

    One Year Diploma Course in Pali Language and Buddhist Art

    Rs. 3200/-

    Rs. 6,60/-

    1.  

    One Year Certificate Course in Pali Language and Literature

    Rs. 1190/-

    Rs. 5,60/-

    1.  

    One Year Certificate Course in Pali Language and Buddhist Culture

    Rs. 1700/-

    Rs. 5,60/-

    1.  

    One Year Certificate in Pali Language And The Teaching of The Buddha

    Rs. 1700/-

    Rs. 5,60/-

     

     

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    Department of Pali, University of Mumbai,, Ranade Bhavan, 3rd Floor, Room No. 352, Vidyanagari campus, Santacruz (East) Mumbai 400098

    Office Phone No.:- 022 26522506

     Department Email ID :- departmentofpali@gmail.com

     

    SCHOLARSHIPS:

    • The Department Merit scholarships to M.A. Part I students 

    GOI scholarship/Freeship is given to eligible students belonging to SC/ST/DT/NT/VJNT/OBC

  • RESEARCH:

    REPRINTING OF BOOKS:
    1] Milind Panho 
    2] Mahavamas
    3] Nidan Katha

    MPHIL RESEARCH:
    1] Mr. Sunil Kamble             “A Study of The Buddha’s  Dhamma in the light of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity”
    2] Mr. Janakraj Kadam        “Sila and Its Impact on the existing Law”
    3] Mr. Ganesh Ingale            “Concept of Karaka(Syntax) in Kaccayana Grammar – A Study”
    4] Mrs. Lakshmi Shelar        “Development of Aptitude Test on the basis of Buddha’s Teaching”
    5] Miss. Karuna Jadhav        “Aggasavaka from Ekakanipata of Anguttara nikaya : A Critical Study”

  • SEMINAR AND EVENTS:

    SR. NO.

    MONTH

    DATE

    SEMINAR AND EVENTS

    1

    JUNE

    23/06/2015

    10 Days Free Crash Course  for M.A Pali Entrance Examination

    2

    JULY

    31/07/2015

    Gurupoornima  Celebration – Venerating the greatest teacher ‘The Buddha’

    3

    AUGUST

    1/8/2015

    One day State-Level Seminar - 09th Mani Kamerkar Memorial Semiar

    4

    AUGUST

    9/8/2015

    Half Day Seminar on “Death:How to Face It”

    5

    AUGUST

    20/08/2015 to
    21/08/2015

    STUDY TOUR (Kondanne, Bedse, Karle and Bhaje)

    6

    SEPTEMBER

    6/9/2015

    Arambhakam - The Beginner M.A. students Seminar.

    7

    OCTOBER

    23/10/2015 to
    09/11/2015

    Dhamma Study Tour “Ajjhayana Carika

    8

    NOVEMBER

    6/11/2015

    “59th Dhammacakkapavattan: Revival of Buddhism in India”.

    9

    NOVEMBER

    29/11/2015

    “Kartika Poornima” done Merit Distribution of the Dhamma Tour

    10

    DECEMBER

    02/12/2015 &
    04/12/2015

    “Prof. N. K. Bhagwat Memorial Lecture Series” by Renowned Pali & Buddhist Studies Scholar Prof. (Mrs.) Meena V. Talim.

    11

    DECEMBER

    6/12/2015

    Giving tribute to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Propagation of Pali language

    12

    DECEMBER

    10/12/2015 to 12/12/2015

    Participated in State Level conference: 11th Session Brihanmahashtra Pracyavidya Parishad, held at Amravati

    SR. NO.

    MONTH

    DATE

    SEMINAR AND EVENTS

    13

    JANUARY

    16/01/2016

    Half Day Conference on “Law and Administration as seen in Pali Literature”.

    14

    JANUARY

    17/01/2016

    15 Days workshop at “Shree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kaladi, Kerala” on Pali language & Buddhist Studies

    15

    JANUARY

    23/01/2016 to
    24/01/2016

    2 Days Seminar on, “Coins of Ancient India” on occasion of 202nd Birth Anniversary of Sir Alexander Cunningham (The Father of Archaeological Survey of India).    

    16

    FEBRUARY

    06/02/2016 to
    07/02/2016

    2 Days workshop on “Flower arrangement and Teachings of Buddha” accompanied with
    “Flower Exhibition”.

    17

    FEBRUARY

    13/02/2016

    Half Day Conference on “Principles of Management and Pali Literature”.

    18

    FEBRUARY

    20/02/2016 to
    21/02/2016

    Two Days Workshop on Brahmi Lipi and Pali Bhasha, accompanied with photo exhibition

    19

    MARCH

    6/3/2016

    Department of Pali organizes State level Conference: “Antevāsikānam Pāli Parisā-2016”.

    20

    MARCH

    26/03/2016

    The Half Day Seminar on “Marathi Sant Sahitya ani Buddha ca Dhamma”.

    21

    APRIL

    14/04/2016

    Paying Homage to Dr. Babasaheb  Ambedkar by studying continuously for 12 hours

    22

    APRIL

    15/04/2016

    1 Day Seminar on Writings and speeches of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

    23

    APRIL

    24/04/2016

    Send Off: “Arohakam – The Climber” M.A. students Seminar.

    24

    MAY

    19/05/2016 to
    22/05/2016

    Vesak Poornima (Buddha Poornima) - Pali Department celebrated 2604 enlightenment year of Buddha by lightning 2604 Lamps, Rangoli, Exhibition, Conference etc.

  • Services

    The office staff is fully equipped with computers and printers. As this is a student-friendly Department, the teaching and non-teaching staff provides first -aid to the students in difficulty. 

  • Faculty

    Name                :-            Dr. Yojana Bhagat
    Designation       :-            Assistant Professor-cum Coordinator Department of  Pali                                      
    Telephone         :-            022-26522506
    Emai                  :-           bhagatyojana@gmail.com
    Website              :-          Curriculum Vitae
    Name                 :-            Dr. Meena V. Talim        
    Designation       :-            Visiting Faculty,  Department of Pali
    Telephone         :-             022-26522506
    Email                 :-  
    Website             :-             Curriculum Vitae
    Name                :-            Mrs. Vidya Pravin Pandit
    Designation       :-            Assistant Professor, Department of Pali
    Telephone         :-             022-26522506
    Email                :-             vidyakardak@yahoo.com
    Website            :-     
    Name                :-          Mr. Vinod Tulshiram Bhele
    Designation      :-            Visiting Faculty, Department of Pali
    Telephone        :-             022-26522506
    Email               :-            Vinodbhele0@gmail.com 
    Website            :-           Curriculum Vitae

     

  • ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF:

    Mr. Nandkumar Govind Agre (Sr. Typist Clerk)