Sanskrit Prosody and Numerical Symbols Explained (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161619027)

Sanskrit Prosody And Numerical Symbols Explained is a comprehensive guide to the study of Sanskrit language and its poetic meter. Written by Charles Philip Brown, an eminent scholar of Sanskrit, the book provides a detailed explanation of the various aspects of Sanskrit prosody, including the different types of meters, the rules of syllable counting, and the use of numerical symbols in Sanskrit poetry. The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the basics of Sanskrit prosody, such as the nature of sound, the structure of syllables, and the rules of accentuation. The second part of the book focuses on the numerical symbols used in Sanskrit poetry, such as the anudatta, udatta, and svarita marks, and their significance in determining the meter of a verse. The author has provided numerous examples of Sanskrit verses to illustrate the concepts discussed in the book. The book also includes a glossary of Sanskrit terms, a list of references, and an index. Overall, Sanskrit Prosody And Numerical Symbols Explained is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of Sanskrit language and literature. It provides a clear and concise explanation of the complex rules of Sanskrit prosody and will be of great help to anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of Sanskrit poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Philip Brown
ISBN-10: 116161902X
ISBN-13: 9781161619027
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 62
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d