Maria Valíria A. de Mello Vargas

Os estudos de sânscrito no Brasil

Introduction

Os estudos de sânscrito no brasil. Explore a história dos estudos de sânscrito no Brasil. Desde os anos 50/60, o Prof. Maurer da USP utilizou sânscrito para comparar com grego/latim na glotologia clássica.

Abstract

Datam da década de 50 a 60 as primeiras manifestações de interesse pelo sânscrito no Brasil, quando o grande romanista Professor Theodoro Henrique Maurer Júnior, em suas aulas de Glotologia Clássica na Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de São Paulo, utilizava-se de elementos da gramática sânscríta para comparações com o grego e o latim, na tentativa de reconstrução do indo-europeu.

Review

This paper, titled "Os estudos de sânscrito no Brasil," aims to shed light on the historical trajectory of Sanskrit studies within Brazil. The abstract immediately identifies the 1950s and 1960s as the foundational period, pinpointing Professor Theodoro Henrique Maurer Júnior's work at the University of São Paulo as the critical starting point. Professor Maurer's pioneering use of Sanskrit grammar for comparative purposes in classical glottology, particularly in the reconstruction of Indo-European, is presented as the initial spark that ignited interest in the subject, thus establishing a precise historical anchor for the study. While the abstract is commendable for its specificity in identifying a foundational figure and institutional context for the origins of Sanskrit studies in Brazil, its brevity poses significant limitations. It effectively highlights the *first* manifestations of interest but leaves the reader uninformed about the subsequent development and broader scope of the paper. It remains unclear whether the study extends beyond this initial period to cover later scholars, the establishment of dedicated programs, curriculum evolution, or the growth of research output in Sanskrit throughout Brazil up to contemporary times. Moreover, the abstract offers no insight into the methodology employed, the specific arguments presented, or the overall conclusions drawn from this historical analysis. Consequently, while the chosen topic holds considerable relevance for the history of humanities and oriental studies in Brazil, the abstract, as it stands, provides an insufficient overview of the paper's comprehensive scope and analytical depth. To truly deliver on the promise of its title, the paper would need to offer a more expansive historical narrative and critical analysis. The abstract would be significantly strengthened by outlining the chronological progression of Sanskrit studies, identifying key subsequent figures and institutions, discussing the challenges and achievements of the field over time, and presenting the principal insights or arguments derived from this historical investigation.

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