The Arthasamgraha of Laugaksi Bhaskara

Author: Gajendragadkar, A.B.

Brand: Motilal Banarsidass Publications

Edition: 4th

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 327

Release Date: 01-12-1998

Details: The Arthasamgraha is profound in contents, scholarly in treatmentand simple and lucid in style and language. It condenses greatamount of matter in pregnant language. The author, LaugaksiBhaskara, about whose personal life sufficient information is notavailable, probably belonged to the South and Flourished in the14th-15th century. He wrote the text for beginners and so thelanguage is characterized by simplicity and brevity which aremaintained even in the treatment of difficult problems. The workhas gained popularity among scholars and beginners both and serveswell as a gateway to the system of Purva Mimamsa. The full name ofthe wok as given by the author in the colophon isPurvamimamsarthasamgraha which means a compendium dealing with thetopics of Purva Mimamsa. The present edition comprises the Sanskrittext in Devanagari script and translation into English with profusenotes, explanatory and critical, by Professor Gajendragadkar andKarmarkar, which has proved the best on account of its merits. Anew and very useful feature of this reprint is the addition of adetailed and very useful feature of this reprint is the addition ofa detailed and very useful feature of this reprint is the additionof a detailed and very informative Introduction by Dr. Shiv Kumar.

EAN: 9788120814424

Package Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches

Languages: english