[Advaita-l] Question on different Between 3 exams

[swagata chowdhury]

Thanks for giving wonderful Information.
Hope Shastra Poshaka Sabha is not suspended. [my personal opinion, no
offence to anyone.]

On Sat, 9 Nov 2024, 4:20 am , <jaldhar at braincells.com> wrote:

> 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>
>