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Battle for Sanskrit: Is Sanskrit Political or Sacred Oppressive or Liberating Dead or Alive

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Rajiv Malhotra’s “Battle for Sanskrit” explores the contentious debate surrounding Sanskrit’s role in Indian civilization. Is it a tool of oppression or liberation? Sacred or political? Dead or alive? Malhotra challenges Western interpretations, arguing for a nuanced understanding of Sanskrit’s cultural significance. 9789352641819

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9789352641819
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Publisher Imprint: HarperCollins
  • Height: 211 mm
  • No of Pages: 488
  • Spine Width: 33 mm
  • Weight: 408 gr
  • ISBN-10: 9352641817
  • Publisher Date: 19 Mar 2019
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Width: 140 mm

21 reviews for Battle for Sanskrit: Is Sanskrit Political or Sacred Oppressive or Liberating Dead or Alive

  1. Nancy Prasad

    Challenging but dense. I appreciated the different perspective, but it was a bit difficult to follow at times.

  2. Stuti Seth

    Mind-blowing! This book will challenge everything you thought you knew about Sanskrit.

  3. Shreyashi Sarkar

    Brilliant analysis! Malhotra’s arguments are well-researched and compelling.

  4. Vaibhav Nair

    Not an easy read, but worth the effort if you’re truly interested in the topic.

  5. Priyanshu Jatolia

    Heavy read, but rewarding. This is not a book to skim through, but the effort is worth it.

  6. Shubh Gupta

    A thought-provoking read! Malhotra raises important questions about the interpretation of Sanskrit.

  7. Garima Shukla

    Interesting arguments, but I’m not sure I completely agree with everything. Still worth reading.

  8. Sumanth Yerukala

    A vital contribution to the conversation around Sanskrit. It helped me consider the many sides.

  9. Pritesh Ghosh

    Eye-opening! It made me rethink my understanding of Sanskrit and its impact. A must-read for anyone interested in Indian culture.

  10. Dharm Pal

    I wish it had more examples. The concepts are abstract and sometimes difficult to grasp.

  11. Mandeep Singh

    The writing is dry in places. Interesting subject matter, I wanted it to be more engaging overall.

  12. Yasmeen Bano

    A fascinating exploration of a complex issue. Malhotra’s passion for the subject is evident.

  13. Rahul

    Essential reading for anyone interested in Indian philosophy and culture. Highly recommended.

  14. Sriyanksha

    Some parts are repetitive. Still, the core message is powerful and relevant.

  15. Thummalapalli Manoj

    Deeply informative and thought-provoking. A valuable resource for anyone studying Sanskrit.

  16. Gopal Agarwalla

    Could be better organized. The ideas presented were fascinating, but it was not easily readable.

  17. Anukaran Sahu

    Important perspective. Although complex it presents an alternative view to the conventional narrative.

  18. Rupanjan Das

    Important book. It sheds light on the ongoing debates surrounding Sanskrit’s past, present, and future.

  19. Aaryan Kumar Pandey

    A bit biased, perhaps. Still, the author made me think about things I hadn’t considered.

  20. Saurabh Singh

    A game-changer! This book has completely shifted my perspective on Sanskrit. Highly recommended.

  21. Linu Jangid

    Provocative and insightful. This book challenges you to think critically about Sanskrit’s role in history.

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