Paninian Tradition of Grammar and Linguistics

Book Detail

• Author: Rama Nath Sharma
• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number Of Pages: 286
• Release Date: 01-01-2017
• EAN: 9788124608753
• Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Languages: English

Description:

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the Sanskrit tradition of grammar and linguistics, focusing on its historical evolution through texts and trends. The study particularly emphasizes the Ashtadhyayi, analyzing its rule formulation, interpretation, and interaction. The author examines Panini’s approach (acharya-pravritti) to rule application and explores the interpretive statements (vyakhyana) made by Patanjali.

The presentation is structured around the interpretive conventions outlined by Nagesha, particularly (2) yathoddeshah samjna-paribhasham and (3) karyakalam samjna-paribhasham, which shape the understanding of rule interpretation within and across different domains. This study introduces a new perspective on the derivational history of Sanskrit grammar, offering clarity on how Panini’s definitions guide derivations and determine rule application sequences.

Additionally, the book addresses the repetition of definition terms in the Ashtadhyayi, showing how they facilitate derivational clarity and historical reconstruction. The final section provides a comprehensive review of modern studies on Panini, bridging traditional scholarship with contemporary linguistic analysis.

This scholarly work is essential for students, researchers, and academicians interested in Sanskrit grammar, Panini’s linguistic framework, and the broader historical and interpretive traditions of Sanskrit linguistics.

Author Details:

Rama Nath Sharma is a renowned scholar in Sanskrit grammar and linguistics, with a particular focus on Panini’s grammatical tradition. His work delves deeply into the interpretative methods of classical Sanskrit scholars, examining the Ashtadhyayi in light of historical and modern perspectives. Through his research, Sharma has significantly contributed to the understanding and contemporary relevance of Panini’s linguistic formulations.