यादवाभ्युदय-ग्रन्थावगाहनम् - सर्गः १
Textual Immersion of Sarga 1 of Yadavabhyudaya
Yadavabhyudaya is a magnum opus of Sri Vedanta Desika. It is a Samskrita mahakavya in 24 sargas and over 2,500 verses, celebrating the divine life of Sri Krishna and the glorious Yadava lineage. Blending classical epic grandeur with the devotional essence of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, it traces Krishna’s story from his birth to his reign in Dvaraka. The First Sarga of this work sets the foundation, introducing the Yaduvamsha and describing the plea of the Deva-s that led to Bhagavan Narayana’s decision to incarnate in the womb of Devaki. In this 3-credit course, Dr. Sowmya Krishnapur takes learners on a deep dive into the 100 verses of Sarga 1, uncovering the layers of linguistic and poetic richness through comprehensive explanations of each verse.
About the Course
What will you gain from this course? (Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes)
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the First Sarga of Yadavabhyudaya, exploring its narrative flow and intricate layers of meaning.
- Deepen Sanskrit proficiency through detailed explanations and discussions of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax in each verse.
- Strengthen shloka analysis skills by applying a traditional step-wise approach to studying verses, directly engaging with the 100 shloka-s of Sarga 1.
- Appreciate poetic artistry by identifying and understanding alankara-s, chanda-s, and other literary devices employed by Vedanta Desika.
- Prepare effectively for Paper 2 of Level 3 of the Chittoor Exams, building a strong textual and conceptual foundation.
What are the materials/support you get?
- Expert-Curated Content - Comprehensive and well-structured course content, carefully reviewed by scholars and subject experts to ensure authentic learning.
- Live, Interactive Sessions - High-quality learning through live online classes that encourage questions, discussions, and curiosity.
- Unlimited Access to Recordings - Missed a class or want to revise? Access all session recordings and course content anytime, at your own pace.
- Regular Worksheets, Projects & Assessments - For Hands-on, active learning that ensures thorough understanding and better memory
What are the prerequisites to get the best out of this course? (Eligibility)
- Should have a reasonably good hold of basic Samskrita language, vocabulary and grammar.
- Should have passed Chittoor Level 2 or 3rd level of any other exam-series in Samskrita (SSS Tritiya / SB Shiksha / Pathamala 3).
- Ability to understand simple spoken Sanskrit & English. (Note: The Sessions would be conducted in 75% Sanskrit and 25% English)
What is the effort required to complete this course?
- This is a 3-Credit Course, with total expected Student effort of 90-100 hrs.
- Each credit in our system is equivalent to approximately 30 hours of learner-effort comprising all learning activities - This includes the time for attending the live sessions, listening to the recorded class material, solving exercises and completing the projects and assessments prescribed for the course.
Effort Breakup
• Lectures (Live Sessions) - 36 hours
• Recorded Lectures - 9 hours
• Tutorials (Doubt Clarification / Exam Discussions) - 5 hours
• Assignments & Worksheets - 18 hours
• Self study - 18 hours
• Project / Activity - 9 hours
• Assessments - 5 hours
- Each credit in our system is equivalent to approximately 30 hours of learner-effort comprising all learning activities - This includes the time for attending the live sessions, listening to the recorded class material, solving exercises and completing the projects and assessments prescribed for the course.
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Know More about the Course
Yadavabhyudaya is a mahakavya in 24 cantos, composed by the renowned Srivaishnava Acharya Sri Vedanta Desika, who lived in South India in the 13th century CE. This epic poem is an ode to Krishnaleela, vividly portraying the divine life of Bhagavan Krishna. It narrates, in rich poetic detail, episodes such as Krishna’s birth, his enchanting childhood pastimes, the Govardhana episode, descriptions of the seasons, the conquest of Indra, the Rasa-lila, the slaying of the demon Kesin, and the poignant lament of the ladies of Vraja at Krishna’s departure for Kamsa’s capital. Through these and many other episodes, the kavya offers a grand and devotional exploration of Krishna’s life events.
Samskrita Bhasha Pracharini Sabha, Chittoor was established in 1945 for the cause of Samskrita Prachara by a few veteran scholars, with Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh as its centre. This is one of the oldest Samskrita Sabha-s in India, and the Chittoor exam series is held in high esteem by scholars for its depth and comprehensiveness.
A key feature of the Chittoor exam syllabus is the introduction of Samskrita kavya-s right from the first level. All the genres of literature such as Padya, Gadya, Champu, Nataka, etc are covered in the syllabus in a graded manner, giving students exposure to authentic usage of Samskrita language by various poets of yore.
The syllabus also introduces elective Shastra-s at Level 5 and Level 6. Students can choose from 9 shastra options including Alankara, Vyakarana, Tarka, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Jyotisha, Ayurveda, Dharmashastra and Purana.
6 exams are conducted by the Chittoor Sabha.
- Level 1 - Parichaya (1 paper - 100 marks)
- Level 2 - Abhijna (2 papers - 200 marks)
- Level 3 - Vicakshana (3 papers - 300 marks)
- Level 4 - Samartha (4 papers - 400 marks)
- Level 5 - Kovida (5 papers - 500 marks)
- Level 6 - Vidyabhushana (6 papers - 600 marks)
No. This course is designed for any student of Sanskrit at an intermediate level—whether learning in a formal or informal setting—who wishes to deepen their understanding of kavya while strengthening applied grammar skills. After a couple of years of study, many learners find grammar concepts challenging and feel overwhelmed when approaching original texts. This course uses the study of a classical mahakavya to present key grammatical concepts in context, making them easier to grasp and apply, and helping learners gain the confidence to progress further in their Sanskrit journey.
Incidentally, the course is also aligned with the syllabus of Level 3 Paper 2 of the Chittoor Exam Series. One of Vyoma’s key missions is to provide support for exams conducted by various Sabha-s such as the Chittoor Sabha, Surasaraswathi Sabha, etc. In line with this mission, the course will offer extensive support to students preparing for the Chittoor exams. However, even those not appearing for these exams are welcome to join and benefit from the blend of kavya appreciation and applied grammar learning.
PDF of scanned textbooks, and typed versions wherever available, are provided in the portal for download. Those who want to purchase hard copies, please contact Chittoor Sabha. (Please note that many of the textbooks are out of print, so it is highly recommended to take a print out of the scanned or typed versions provided in the portal)
Address -
Samskrita Bhasha Pracharini Sabha
Ph No. 08572-220734
#17-388, T.V. Naidu Street,
CHITTOOR - 517001 (A.P.)
Note: In the event of the Sabha being unable to receive phone calls, kindly write a physical letter to obtain the study material.
Chittoor Board Exam - Chittoor Board conducts exams twice a year, usually on the second weekend of March and September. These are strictly OFFLINE exams, to be taken at a recognised center of the Chittoor Board.
Vyoma has Chittoor exam centers in Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Those who take and pass the exams in these centers will be provided certificates by the Chittoor board. Vyoma also conducts ONLINE exams (combination of MCQ + Descriptive) for those who cannot travel to the offline exam centers. These are usually conducted in the week after the Offline exams, and are meant purely for providing feedback to the students. These exams are not recognised by the Chittoor board, and No certificate will be provided.
Vyoma Course Completion Certificate - E-certificates will be provided by Vyoma Labs to all learners who clear the course requirements (3 Assessments + 1 Project) with 60% or more marks.
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Chittoor Board Certificate - Students who write the OFFLINE exam in any recognised Chittoor board center (including Vyoma centers in Bangalore / Chennai / Hyderabad / Mumbai) will get a certificate from Chittoor board. This certificate will be provided on completion of all Papers of a particular Level.
No certificate will be provided for the ONLINE Chittoor exams conducted by Vyoma.
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- Chittoor Level 1 (Parichaya) – Preparatory Course for First Level of Chittoor exams
- Chittoor Level 2 (Abhijna) – Preparatory Course for Second Level of Chittoor exams
- Textual Immersion of Sarga 12 of Raghuvamsha (Second Level of Chittoor exams, Paper 2)
- Enhance your Proficiency in Sanskrit Grammar and Composition (Third Level of Chittoor exams, Paper 3)