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The Saundarananda Kavya of Arya Bhadanta Asvaghosa is a masterpiece of classical Sanskrit literature that combines philosophical depth with poetic excellence. This epic narrative poem tells the story of Nanda, the half-brother of Buddha, and his spiritual transformation.
Edited by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Mahamahopadhyaya Haraprasad Shastri, this scholarly edition provides readers with an authentic text of this significant Buddhist literary work. The poem exemplifies Asvaghosa’s sophisticated command of Sanskrit verse and his ability to weave spiritual teachings into engaging narrative. This hardcover edition from Gyan Publishing House makes this classical text accessible to modern scholars and students of Sanskrit literature, Buddhist studies, and Indian philosophy.
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