Brahmi Script Course by Mayur Gurikar

Overview

The Brahmi Script Course is a specialized online learning program designed to introduce students, researchers, and history enthusiasts to one of India’s oldest and most influential writing systems. Brahmi is the foundation of most modern Indian scripts and plays a vital role in understanding ancient inscriptions, manuscripts, and historical records.

This 7-hour structured pre-recorded course provides a step-by-step introduction to the origin, structure, and practical usage of Brahmi script. Learners will gradually progress from understanding historical development to reading, writing, transliteration, and interpretation of basic Brahmi texts. The course is suitable for beginners and does not require any prior knowledge of Sanskrit, epigraphy, or ancient languages.

Whether you are a student of Indian history, philosophy, archaeology, or linguistics, or simply curious about ancient scripts, this course offers a clear and accessible pathway to mastering the basics of Brahmi writing.

What Students Will Learn

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the historical origin and evolution of the Brahmi script

• Recognize Brahmi vowels, consonants, and numerals

• Read and write basic Brahmi characters and syllables

• Learn the structural features of ancient Indian writing systems

• Apply transliteration techniques to simple Brahmi texts

• Interpret elementary inscriptions and manuscript samples

• Develop foundational epigraphical reading skills

Course Objectives

This course aims to:

• Introduce the historical development of the Brahmi script

• Familiarize learners with the structural features of Brahmi

• Develop basic skills in reading and transliteration of Brahmi texts

• Enable application of Brahmi knowledge to inscriptions and manuscripts

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the origin and historical significance of the Brahmi script

2. Identify vowels, consonants, and numerals in Brahmi

3. Read and write basic Brahmi characters

4. Apply transliteration methods to simple Brahmi texts

5. Interpret elementary Brahmi inscriptions and manuscript samples

Course Content (7 Hours: Pre-recorded)

Unit I: Historical Background of Brahmi (1 Hour)

• Origin and antiquity of Brahmi script

• Brahmi in Mauryan and post-Mauryan periods

• Evolution into later Indian scripts

Unit II: Structure of the Brahmi Writing System (1 Hour)

• Direction and nature of writing

• Vowels and consonantal system

• Inherent vowel and orthographic features

Unit III: Reading and Writing of Brahmi Characters (1.5 Hours)

• Letter forms and variations

• Reading of syllables and simple words

• Writing practice and recognition skills

Unit IV: Numerals and Epigraphical Symbols (1 Hour)

• Brahmi numerals

• Punctuation and symbols in inscriptions

• Word separation and layout conventions

Unit V: Transliteration and Phonetic Values (1.5 Hours)

• Principles of transliteration

• Phonetic interpretation of characters

• Transliteration of simple Brahmi texts

Unit VI: Application to Inscriptions and Manuscripts (1 Hour)

• Types of Brahmi inscriptions

• Introduction to manuscript materials

• Guided reading of selected samples

Teaching–Learning Methods

• Video lectures

• Visual charts and tables

• Guided reading exercises

• Practice worksheets

Assessment Pattern (Suggested)

• Objective / short-answer quiz

• Script identification exercises

• Simple transliteration assignment

Eligibility

Open to all learners. No prior knowledge of Sanskrit or epigraphy is required.

Why Learn with Mayur Gurikar?

Mayur Gurikar brings structured academic expertise and subject clarity in Indian history, philosophy, and classical traditions. The course content is carefully designed to balance theoretical understanding with practical reading and transliteration skills, helping learners gain real script literacy instead of surface-level knowledge.

Benefits of This Course

• Gain foundational epigraphy skills

• Understand ancient Indian inscriptions with confidence

• Improve academic research ability

• Build strong historical and linguistic awareness

• Develop a rare and valuable cultural skill

• Learn at your own pace from anywhere