The vaiyākaraṇabhuṣaṇa of Koṇḍabhaṭṭa (Sri Garib Das oriental series)
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The vaiyākaraṇabhuṣaṇa of Koṇḍabhaṭṭa (Sri Garib Das orient...
Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications
Author: V. N. Jha
Language: English
Edition: 1997
ISBN: 9788170305385
Pages: 143
Cover: Hardcover
Dimensions: 22.5 cm x 14.5 cm
Weight: 310 gm
About the Book
The Vaiyakaranabhusana by Kondabhatta (also known as Kaundabhatta) is a significant work in the category of sabdabodha (verbal understanding) literature, contributed by grammarians. The book focuses on the relationship between language and its referents, specifically exploring the meaning of verbal roots in Sanskrit. In the first chapter, Dhatvarthanirupana, Kondabhatta delves into the referents of roots, considering various perspectives from Naiyayikas and Mimamsakas. His analysis aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of grammar in deciphering meaning, challenging the view that grammarians only deal with the form of language rather than its meaning.
The text is presented in the chaste Navya Nyaya language, providing a philosophical framework for analyzing language. This translation facilitates meaningful interaction with modern disciplines such as Semantics, Philosophy of Language, Epistemology, Logic, and even Artificial Intelligence. The book also serves as a critical commentary on the views of different schools of thought during his time, particularly examining their logical validity. This English translation of the first chapter is presented in a dialogue format, making the arguments more accessible to readers. Future chapters will follow in the same format.
