Look Inside

Jottings on the Literary- Aspect of the Brahmandapurana (An Old and Rare Book)

FREE Delivery
Express Shipping
$22
Express Shipping: Guaranteed Dispatch in 24 hours
Quantity
Delivery Ships in 1-3 days
Item Code: HAL743
Author: Asoke Chatterjee Sastri
Publisher: THE ASIATIC SOCIETY
Language: English
Edition: 1997
Pages: 189
Cover: HARDCOVER
Other Details 8.50 X 5.50 inch
Weight 310 gm
Book Description
Foreword

It is regrettable that the significance and value of the Puranas have not yet been critically, systematically and scientifically processed. This enormous magnitude of the realm of letters, often considered an aberration of Indian mind has been uncared for by the litterateur. The number of its connoisseurs is barely sufficient. Scholars like H.H. Wilson, F.E. Pargiter. W. Kierfel, H.P. Shastri, V.R.R. Dikshitar, R.C. Hazra and others have made some unique contribution in bringing out their critical editions. studying and reconstructing them from the viewpoint of their different recensions, highlighting their prime importance as the fountainhead of the socio-political con- dition of ancient India and writing a synthetic history of Indian life and surroundings.

Introduction

In the history of Sanskrit studies in modern India when we entered the present advanced age of the printing press, one of the first things which attracted the attention of scholars as well as lovers of Sanskrit was naturally the need to have printed editions of great Sanskrit classics. The pride of place in age as well as in achievement has to be given to Edicio Princeps of the greatest book of India and possibly the whole world-the Sanskrit Mahabharata, which was brought out by the scholars under the auspices of the Asiatic Society of Calcutta during 1834 to 1839. The Italian scholar Gaspare Gorressio brought out the first edition which may be described as fairly critical of the Ramayana from Paris with an Italian translation during the years 1843 to 1850. Then we have that Magnum Opus of German Sanskrit scholarship when Friedrich Maxmueller from Germany. who had settled in England, edited and published for the first time the oldest book of India and the Indo-European world, the Rgvedasamhita with the commentary of Sayana in six volumes (1849-1870).

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q. What locations do you deliver to ?
    A. Exotic India delivers orders to all countries having diplomatic relations with India.
  • Q. Do you offer free shipping ?
    A. Exotic India offers free shipping on all orders of value of $30 USD or more.
  • Q. Can I return the book?
    A. All returns must be postmarked within seven (7) days of the delivery date. All returned items must be in new and unused condition, with all original tags and labels attached. To know more please view our return policy
  • Q. Do you offer express shipping ?
    A. Yes, we do have a chargeable express shipping facility available. You can select express shipping while checking out on the website.
  • Q. I accidentally entered wrong delivery address, can I change the address ?
    A. Delivery addresses can only be changed only incase the order has not been shipped yet. Incase of an address change, you can reach us at [email protected]
  • Q. How do I track my order ?
    A. You can track your orders simply entering your order number through here or through your past orders if you are signed in on the website.
  • Q. How can I cancel an order ?
    A. An order can only be cancelled if it has not been shipped. To cancel an order, kindly reach out to us through [email protected].
Add a review
Have A Question

For privacy concerns, please view our Privacy Policy

Book Categories