Description
This landmark critical edition presents Jatarupa’s medieval commentary on the Amarakosa, one of Sanskrit literature’s most influential lexicons, for the first time in a scholarly format. Spanning two comprehensive volumes with nearly 1000 pages, this work offers invaluable insights into how ancient and medieval scholars understood Amarasimha’s classical thesaurus. The edition includes detailed introductions that contextualize Jatarupa’s contribution to Sanskrit lexicography, appendices with variant readings and textual notes, and extensive indices that make navigation effortless for researchers. Published by Motilal Banarsidass, India’s premier publisher of Indological texts, this edition is indispensable for Sanskrit scholars, linguists studying historical lexicography, students pursuing advanced degrees in classical languages, and anyone researching the transmission and interpretation of Sanskrit knowledge systems. The critical apparatus allows readers to trace how meanings evolved and were debated across centuries, making this more than just a commentary—it’s a window into the intellectual traditions of Sanskrit scholarship.
- Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishers; 1st edition (1 January 2000)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 1000 pages
- ISBN-10 : 8120816900
- ISBN-13 : 978-8120816909
- Country of Origin : India
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jatarupa’s Commentary on the Amarakosa?
Jatarupa’s Commentary is a medieval Sanskrit scholarly work that explains and interprets Amarasimha’s Amarakosa, the classical Sanskrit thesaurus. This critical edition presents the text with scholarly apparatus including introduction, appendices, and indices for the first time, making it accessible to modern researchers and students of Sanskrit lexicography.
Who should buy this Amarakosa commentary edition?
This edition is essential for Sanskrit scholars, researchers in Indian linguistics and lexicography, PhD students working on classical texts, university professors teaching Sanskrit literature, and libraries building Indology collections. It’s particularly valuable for anyone studying the history of Sanskrit dictionaries and the interpretation of classical vocabulary.
Is this Amarakosa commentary in English or Sanskrit?
The commentary text itself is in Sanskrit, while the critical apparatus—including the introduction, editorial notes, appendices, and indices—are in English. This makes it accessible to scholars who can read Sanskrit texts with English scholarly support.
Why is this critical edition of Jatarupa’s commentary important?
This is the first time Jatarupa’s commentary has been critically edited with scholarly rigor, collating manuscripts and providing textual variants. It preserves an important medieval interpretation of the Amarakosa and helps scholars understand how Sanskrit lexical meanings were understood and transmitted across centuries, making it a significant contribution to Sanskrit studies.
Can I buy this Amarakosa commentary book online in India?
Yes, this two-volume hardcover edition is available online in India at ₹1295. Published by Motilal Banarsidass, it’s in stock and ready to ship for scholars, students, and institutions requiring this specialized Sanskrit lexicography resource.
