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Master Sanskrit grammar for classical and Vedic texts This edition presents the language as used in literature, not just as told by native grammarians, and includes the older language of the Veda and Brahmana.
Designed to help learners and researchers understand Sanskrit in its historical and literary context, it presents the grammar in a way that reflects real usage. It also aims to place forms and constructions of the older language alongside the classical language, offering a bridge between the two strands of Sanskrit study. A major feature is presenting facts in a statistical form to aid practical study and comparison. The book uses transliteration of all Sanskrit words into European characters to aid accessibility across sizes of type and readers.
Whether you are tackling classical Sanskrit alone or exploring its early forms, this work is built to be usable and to evolve with new editions. It acknowledges the contributions of earlier grammars while guiding learners toward a modern, evidence-based understanding of Sanskrit language and literature.
- Frame the language by its use in literature, not just grammar rules
- Include older forms from the Veda and Brahmana alongside classical Sanskrit
- Present facts in a statistical, accessible form for learners
- Use transliteration to make Sanskrit accessible in European type
Ideal for readers studying the Sanskrit language and literature, including those focused on classical texts or the Vedic period.
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The late William Dwight Whitney was Professor of Sanskrit at Yale University, Knight of the Prussian Orden Pour le Merite, Corresponding Member of the Academie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres of the Institute of France, etc., and Editor-in-Chief of "The Century Dictionary: An Encyclopedic Lexicon of the English Language".
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