Dr. David Buchta

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Buchta's primary area specialization is Sanskrit poetry theology and bhakti, particularly within the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava tradition associated with Caitanya (1486-1533). His approach underscores the body of literature and emphasizes the interdisciplinarity of the Sanskritic intellectual world. He has developed secondary specializations in various traditions including Sanskrit poetics (alaṅkāra), linguistics (vyākaraṇa), philosophical literature (darśana), and technical literature (śāstra). Additionally, David is interested in the reception of Sanskrit literature in Bengali and Hindi sources.

Research Interests

Sanskrit Poetry Theology Bhakti Sanskrit Poetics Linguistics Philosophical Literature

Courses

Bhagavad Gītā Concepts of Self in Classical Indian Literature Karma and Free Will in Indian Philosophy India’s Classical Performing Arts Classical Philosophy in India Goddesses and Women Gurus in South Asian Religious Traditions Love, Devotion, Power, and Poverty in India's Literary Classics Elementary Sanskrit Elementary Sanskrit II Sanskrit Epic Narrative Classical Sanskrit Story Literature Early Sanskrit Philosophy and Religion Bhāgavata Purāṇa: Text Reception Sanskrit Grammatical Tradition Sanskrit Song and Music Sanskrit Belles Lettres Sanskrit Poetry and Drama Jayadeva Sings Krishna: Gītagovinda

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics