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Text to Tradition: The Naisadhiyacarita and Literary Community in South Asia (South Asia Across the Disciplines)

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Uncover the enduring legacy of the Naisadhiyacarita, a seminal Sanskrit poem revered in South Asia for nearly a millennium. This insightful volume explores its author, the literary communities that shaped its reception, and its profound cultural significance within Indian literature. It offers a groundbreaking model for understanding venerated South Asian texts as dynamic traditions and redefines literary historiography. Essential for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of classical Sanskrit poetry and Indian cultural history, this book delves into the intellectual, affective, and social practices that form the heart of literary heritage. Discover the emotional power of a masterpiece.

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