Sanskrit Studies: Vol. 3: Samvat 2069-70 (Sanskrit Studies: Samvat 2069-70)

Book Detail:

• Publisher: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Author: Shashiprabha Kumar
• Edition: 2014
• ISBN: 0008124607419
• Pages: 286
• Binding: Hardcover
• Release Date: 01-04-2014
• Package Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches
• Languages: English

Description:
This book is the third volume in the Sanskrit Studies series, a scholarly anthology published by the Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The series began in 2004-05, with the second volume following in 2006-07, and continues its commitment to Sanskrit research across various disciplines.

This volume presents fifteen scholarly articles exploring a diverse range of Sanskrit-related themes, including:

• Oral Composition of the Veda and its historical impact.
• Yajusha Hautra Dispute and its relevance in Vedic traditions.
• Hermeneutics of the Upanishads, analyzing their interpretative traditions.
• Concept of Dharma in ancient texts and philosophy.
• Aesthetic Universe of Natyashastra, exploring Sanskrit dramaturgy.
• Cultural Geography of Kalidasa, linking his works to historical locations.
• Sanskrit Commentary Traditions and their role in textual transmission.
• Archaeoastronomy, studying historical astronomical references in Sanskrit texts.
• Universal Premise in Early Nyaya, a deep dive into Sanskrit logic and epistemology.
• Interrelation of Sanskrit and Tamil, highlighting linguistic and cultural exchanges.

Covering Sanskrit language and literature, philosophy, poetics, dramaturgy, lexicography, and historical linguistics, this book adopts a multidisciplinary approach, integrating Vedic studies, Buddhist canons, Pali literature, Prakrit variations, and computational linguistics.

A valuable resource for researchers, teachers, students, and scholars of Indology, this volume reflects the richness and contemporary relevance of Sanskrit studies across the globe.

About the Author:
Shashiprabha Kumar is a distinguished scholar in Sanskrit, Indian philosophy, and Indology. Her research spans Vedic literature, Sanskrit grammar, hermeneutics, and cross-cultural linguistic studies, making significant contributions to Sanskrit academia.