The Nighantu and the Nirukta: The Oldest Indian Treatise on Etymology, Philology and Sementics - Gyan Books
The Nighantu and the Nirukta: The Oldest Indian Treatise on Etymology, Philology and Sementics - Gyan Books
The Nighantu and the Nirukta: The Oldest Indian Treatise on Etymology, Philology and Sementics - Gyan Books
About The Book: Lakshman Sarup’s The Nighantu and the Nirukta is a critical study of two ancient Vedic texts that are foundational to Indian linguistics. The Nighantu is a glossary of rare Vedic terms, while the Nirukta provides their etymological and semantic interpretations. Sarup’s work reveals the sophisticated linguistic and philological methods of early Indian scholars, highlighting their profound understanding of language, meaning, and grammar. This book is a cornerstone in the study of Sanskrit and ancient Indian intellectual history.
Author: Lakshman Sarup
Pages: 688
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