{"product_id":"carrying-enemies-on-your-shoulder-indian-folk-wisdom-in-tibet","title":"Carrying Enemies on your Shoulder; Indian Folk Wisdom in Tibet","description":"\u003cul data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eBook Title\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eThe Nitisastra of Masuraksa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hugh Meredith Flick, Jr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"190\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sri Satguru Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"266\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"266\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1996\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788170304791\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"306\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 137\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"338\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"376\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22.5 cm x 14.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 280 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"425\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eBook Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eFrom the Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eThe cultural interaction between India and Tibet is a rich tapestry of shared traditions and exchanges, particularly in the realm of religion. However, beyond the religious sphere, many other areas of human activity, especially folklore, also demonstrate significant interaction. Oral traditions, which preserve these folk beliefs, played a crucial role in facilitating this cross-cultural exchange. One of the most important forms of folklore that crossed cultural boundaries is folk wisdom, often preserved in short verses. While Tibetan folklore has very little written documentation, much of it survives in oral traditions, and a significant portion of this wisdom can be traced back to Indian sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eNitisastra\u003c\/em\u003e of Masuraksa, although the Sanskrit original has not survived, exists in a Tibetan translation that is found in the \u003cem data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003ebsTan ‘Gyur\u003c\/em\u003e. It is likely that Masuraksa compiled this collection of verses from both manuscript sources and oral traditions. The book provides a detailed introduction to the verses, discusses their Sanskrit sources, and offers a translation of the Tibetan text with annotations referencing occurrences in Sanskrit literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eMasuraksa's text is a key example of the cultural interchange between India and Tibet. Selected for inclusion in the \u003cem data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003ebsTan ‘Gyur\u003c\/em\u003e (the Tibetan canon), this work represents an important piece of secular Indian literature that was considered valuable enough to be preserved within Tibetan sacred literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003ePreface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003eThis study of the \u003cem data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eNitisastra\u003c\/em\u003e of Masuraksa was initiated as a way to examine the role of folklore in ancient India. The verses are an integral part of India's ancient folklore, and this collection, which serves as a case study, sheds light on the dynamic relationship between folklore and written literature. Moreover, it highlights the cultural interaction between India and Tibet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003eThe book also serves as an introduction to the broader field of oral traditions in ancient India. The research draws heavily on the resources of Harvard University, where the \u003cem data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003ebsTan ‘Gyur\u003c\/em\u003e is housed in several recensions, including the \u003cem data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003esDe-dGe Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003esNar-Thang Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eCone Edition\u003c\/em\u003e. The Sanskrit sources were consulted from the collection at Widener Library, Harvard University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2759\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003eThe author expresses deep gratitude to various individuals for their contributions to the study, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"3313\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003eProfessor Daniel H.H. Ingalls\u003c\/strong\u003e for his guidance in Sanskrit narrative literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2990\"\u003eProfessor Masatoshi Nagatomi\u003c\/strong\u003e for his help with Tibetan verses and insights into the cultural exchange between India and Tibet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003eMr. Siddiq Wahid\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003eVenerable Tulku Thondup\u003c\/strong\u003e for their personal knowledge of Tibetan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3313\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3313\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eSpecial thanks to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3223\"\u003eHarriet Caplan\u003c\/strong\u003e for her unwavering support and encouragement throughout the research and writing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shri Satguru Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49954780119344,"sku":"DRG.ShriSatguruPub_9788170304791","price":425.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/shri-satguru-publications-book-default-title-carrying-enemies-on-your-shoulder-indian-folk-wisdom-in-tibet-41334285795632.webp?v=1775950668","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/carrying-enemies-on-your-shoulder-indian-folk-wisdom-in-tibet","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}