{"product_id":"a-study-of-the-apsarases-in-ancient-sanskrit-literature-art","title":"A Study of the Apsarases in Ancient Sanskrit Literature \u0026 Art","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"80\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Bharatiya Book Corporation\u003cbr data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lily N. Joshi\u003cbr data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"175\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788183151900\u003cbr data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"227\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260\u003cbr data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"257\"\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.8 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"301\"\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eThis book explores the fascinating and enchanting concept of \u003cem data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eApsarases\u003c\/em\u003e in ancient Sanskrit literature. Written by Lily N. Joshi and published by New Bharatiya Book Corporation, the book delves into the role of these heavenly nymphs in Vedic, post-Vedic, and Classical Sanskrit texts, where they often appear as backdrops in stories involving gods, demons, and heroes. While these figures frequently take a supporting role, they occasionally emerge at the forefront of narratives with significant impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eThe study is divided into four parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"863\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/strong\u003e reviews the earliest available literary works, providing the foundation for understanding Apsarases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"979\"\u003ePart 2\u003c\/strong\u003e offers hard documentary evidence from ancient scriptures, shedding light on Apsarases as a species and defining their role in the universe as envisioned by ancient thinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003ePart 3\u003c\/strong\u003e discusses supplementary information not found in traditional Sanskrit literature but essential to developing the Apsara motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003ePart 4\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the author's own interpretation of the Apsara concept and its evolution over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1644\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe book is an in-depth exploration of the cultural, literary, and mythological significance of Apsarases, making it an essential read for those interested in Sanskrit literature, Hindu mythology, and the history of ancient Indian concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEW BHARATIYA BOOK CORPORATION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49992273396016,"sku":"DRG.Newbhartiyabookcorporation__9788183151900","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/41cXCQlNA4L.jpg?v=1756465216","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/a-study-of-the-apsarases-in-ancient-sanskrit-literature-art","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}