Heritage of India and the West

Book Details

• Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers

• ISBN 13: 9788195096152

• ISBN 10: 8195096158

• Edition: New Delhi

• Year: 2021

• Language: English, Sanskrit, Hindi

• Subject: Buddhism

About the Book
This comprehensive survey explores the evolution of life and thought from the transcendent visions of the Vedic samhitas to the practices of srauta and grhya rituals, from philosophical speculation to the social order of the Smrtis. It examines the journey from Brahman in the Upanisads to the Bodhi of Lord Buddha, presenting the combined efforts of scholars from both the East and the West. The book highlights critical editions of rare Sanskrit, Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, Mongolian, Tangut, Burmese, and Old Javanese works, providing rich insights into the cultural exchanges and intellectual advancements that shaped the history of Buddhism and Indian civilization.

Facsimile editions of rare Buddhist texts, including the Gilgit Manuscripts and the three versions of the Kanjur (Mongolian, Urga, and Narthang), demonstrate the reach and influence of Buddhism in Tibet, Mongolia, China, Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Indonesia. The transmission of scripts, the establishment of agricultural societies, the creation of kingdoms, and the development of national languages for modern India are all integral parts of this fascinating narrative.

The book further discusses the rich history of Indology across the Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Romania, and Hungary, as well as the global influence of Sanskrit culture. From ancient maritime voyages to Bali in galleons to the pioneering Sanskrit broadcasts by the Voice of Germany, this volume offers an extensive look at the cross-cultural and academic legacy of Sanskrit in the modern world.