A Sanskrit Grammer Including Both The Classical Language And The Older Dialects, Of Veda And Brahmana by William Dwight Whitney

A Sanskrit Grammer Including Both The Classical Language And The Older Dialects, Of Veda And Brahmana by William Dwight Whitney

Learn the mysteries of the classical language that shaped ancient and medieval South Asian culture and philosophy with William Dwight Whitney's definitive work: A Sanskrit Grammar Including both the Classical Language and the Older Dialects, of Veda and Brahmana. Delve deep into the sacred language that lies at the heart of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and reveal the millennia-old connections that once bridged South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia through its shared vocabularies.

Whitney's hallowed status as the first-ever Professor of Sanskrit in the United States and his profound influence on linguistic thought make this grand opus an essential and authoritative guide to mastering Sanskrit grammar. First published in 1879, Whitney's seminal text is celebrated for its enlightening critique of the Ashtadhyayi - Panini's painfully intricate and elaborately obfuscated Sanskrit grammar. Embark on a revelatory journey that pierces the cryptic algebraic veil of Panini's work, shining a blazing beacon of clarity on concepts once shrouded in shadows. Gathered within the pages of A Sanskrit Grammar are treasures of knowledge encompassing the intrigues of the Indo-European linguistic family and the fascinating history of the Indo-Aryan language branch. Urging students of the sacred word to embrace the language as a social institution, Whitney's lucid elucidations extend from Sanskrit's Bronze Age origins to its pivotal role as a link language throughout its storied past.

Do not miss this chance to gain unparalleled insights from the groundbreaking research of visionary linguist and scholar William Dwight Whitney. A Sanskrit Grammar is a must-have for anyone pursuing an understanding of this classical language. Embrace the challenge and immerse yourself in this rich heritage, guided by the expert hand of a true linguistic luminary.

Whitney, William Dwight: - The late William Dwight Whitney was Professor of Sanskrit at Yale University, Knight of the Prussian Orden Pour le Mü¾Ž–”¼rite, Corresponding Member of the Acadü¾Ž–”¼mie 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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ISBN 13	9781444624281
ISBN 10	1444624288
Title	A Sanskrit Grammer Including Both The Classical Language And The Older Dialects, Of Veda And Brahmana
Author	William Dwight Whitney
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Read Books
Year published	2009-04-14
Number of pages	508
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