[Advaita-l] Question on different Between 3 exams

[jaldhar at braincells.com]

On Mon, 28 Oct 2024, swagata chowdhury via Advaita-l wrote:

> Dear Sir,
>
> I have a question. We know that Mahapariksha exams are conducted in Kanchi
> and Sringeri.

They are not exactly.  They are conducted by independent organizations 
which have the patronage of Shringeri and Kanchi.

> What are the differences among these exams including
> difficulties?

There are two main types; for Veda and Shastras.  For Veda the test is on 
memorization of part or whole of a shakha and more advanced, vikrtis such 
as krama, jata, ghana etc.  For shastras it is memorization and 
explanation of the classic texts of a particular field of knowledge 
starting from the basic introductions to the most advanced.  A basic 
background in vyakarana and tarka is necessary for all subjects.


> Specifically, Tenali Mahapariksha, Veda Poshaka Sabha, Shastra Poshaka 
> Sabha

These are similar.

We had a thread about this last year including links to their curricula.

https://lists.advaita-vedanta.org/archives/advaita-l/2023-June/060352.html


>  and Mahaganapati Vyakaratha Vidvat Sabha.
>

This is different.  It is a symposium where learned vidvans in different 
shastras give original works on subjects in their area of expertise.

-- 
Jaldhar H. Vyas <jaldhar at braincells.com>