Maharashtra SSC Syllabus 2022 Avesta

2.33 Avesta (Second Language) Introduction 7. make a proper use of dictionaries and Avesta is one of the ancient Iranian other reference books, and languages in whith the oldest Zoroastrian 8. cultivate a broad, human and cultural scriptures are composed while Pahlavi is one outlook expressed through the literature of the Middle - Iranian languages in which read by them. later Zoroastrian religious writings are Std. IX composed. 1. Text - book Avesta and Pahlavi have great religious significance for the Parsis who immensely 20 pages of Reading - Writing - contributed to enrich Indian culture and Translation civilization. The Zoroastrian scriptures are Havana - Gah - transliteration - written in Avesta and Pahlavi and their study Translation - Explanation - Grammar will provide opportunities to understand this ancbient religion in its true perspective. (Reference : Avesta Grammar by K.S. However, very little change can be perceived Kanga and Avesta Text for University in their present syllabus as their reach and Students I. published by The Trustees scope is very much limited. of the Parsi Panchayat, Bombay, 1954) Objectives 2. Composition To enable students to Translation of simple sentences from 1. acquire knowledge of the basic Avesta into English and English into structure of the language and the Avesta. elements of grammar arising out of the 3. Grammar Text. Alphabet with transbription, Sindhi Guna 2. enrich the vocabulary and diction of the and Vridhhi, Roots and Formation of language. Nouns Degree of Adjectives, General 3. comprehend stories and literary Case Terminations. Declensions of passages from the Text as well as Nouns and Adjectives, 10 Classes of outside the text. Verbs, Conjugations and Non- Conjugational Tenses and Moods. 4. develop ability to take notes on lectures and talks relevant to the subject. 4. Oral/Conversational Skill. 5. acquire skill in reading seen and unseen Std. X passages with proper articulation, 1. Text - book pronunciations. Rapithwin gah and Atash - Niyayishn 6. acquire skill in writing passages in the including poetic stanzas from Yasna 33. language with correct spelling and 12-14 and 34.4 - Transliteration - Punctuation. Translation - Explanation - Grammar. 104

(Reference : Avesta Grammar by K. S. 3. Grammar Kanga and Avesta Text for University Revision of grammar portion studied Students I. published by The Trustees into Standard IX. of the Parsi Panchayat, Bombay, 1954) Numeral - Pronouns - Participles 2. Composition Derivative Verbs - Prepositions - Translation of simple sentences from Prefixes and Suffixes - Adverbs. Avesta into English and English into 4. Oral/Conversational Skill Avesta. 105