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Ancient Sanskrit Literature
Book Details
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Author: Max Muller
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Publisher: Bhartiya Kala Prakashan
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Language: English
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Edition: 2nd
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ISBN: 9788180901621, 8180901629
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Pages: 470
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Cover: Hardcover
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Size: 8.75 x 5.75 inch
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Weight: 0.800 gm
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Year: 2023
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Country of Origin: India
Author Info:
Max Müller was a pioneering scholar of Sanskrit and one of the most significant contributors to the study of Indian culture and philosophy in the West. His work on the Rig Veda and other ancient Sanskrit texts helped lay the foundation for the field of comparative philology. This book brings together Müller’s profound insights into the Vedas, ancient Indian literature, and the cultural significance of these texts, emphasizing their importance in understanding the historical growth of language, religion, and philosophy across civilizations.
Preface & Introduction:
In the preface to this edition, Müller reflects on the interruption of his work on Sanskrit studies due to his academic duties at Oxford, yet expresses his commitment to the critical task of editing the Vedic texts. The introduction highlights the importance of Sanskrit philology, which began with the translation of Śakuntalā by Sir William Jones, and underscores the growing academic interest in Sanskrit literature, philosophy, and culture, which have become integral to understanding the history of human speech and thought.
