A Dictionary of Scientific Terms on Kalidasa Literature
$38.00
Author: | Jagatpati Sarkar |
ISBN 13: | 9788195549368 |
Binding: | Hardbound |
Language: | English |
Year: | 2022 |
Subject: | Philosophy and Religion/Indology |
About the Book
Kalidasa, a greatest classical poet of Sanskrit, and his works have been studied from various stand points, i.e. his similes, society, the human meaning of his poems and dramas. But no serious and systematic attempt yet has been made to study his words on science. This book is a compilation of scientific terms on Kalidasa literature which unfold various information of early Indian culture, history as well as history of science. The book has listed approximately 400 terms with photographs related to ancient astronomy, agricultural and botanical products, geography, geology, mathematics, minerals and metals, natural resources, zoology and so on. Each entry has been arranged in alphabetical order. The references to the text are mentioned. The meaning of the term has been indicated. All the information has been collected from the works of Kalidasa. This book will serve its purpose as a mini dictionary and able to create some measure of enthusiasm in the field of study and foster greater collaboration between scholars of history, literature and science.