The Book Aims To Give A Compact Account Of Hindu Philosophical Concepts. It Focuss On The Rational Principles And Concepts Rather Than Mysticism Usually Associated With Hindu Philosophy.

This volume provides a detailed resume of current knowledge about the classical Indian Philosophical systems of Nyaya and Vaisesika in their earlier stages, i.e. covering the literature from their inception in the sutras of Gautama and Kanada before the time of Gangesa (about A.D. 1350). The summaries are arranged in relative chronolo-gical order to assist the reader in tracing the development of the syncretic school,s thought. Scholars around the world-India, Japan, American-have collaborated in the undertaking. The summaries in the volume serve as a tool for introducing Indian thought into their courses on problems of Philosophy, history of thought, etc. and guide the students for further study.

India Is The Home Of Philosophy, Religion And Spirituality. Every Age, She Provides The World With Her Armies Of Spiritual Masters. She Uses Every Means To Reach The People Of Various Parts Of The World To Enlighten Them To The Grand Avenues Of A Meaningful Life. Encyclopaedia Of Indian Philosophy Contains Various School Of Indian Philosophy. Though Many Of The Chapters Deal With Problems In Metaphysics And Epistemology, Some Are In The Field Of Ethics, Social Philosophy And Philosophy Of Religion. Between Them, The Papers Cover Almost All The Major Schools Of Philosophy Although Not With Equal Weightage On Each School. The Reader Will Be Able To Get An Authentic Idea About The Current Trends In Indian Philosophy. The Book Concludes With A Survey Of European Perceptions As Well As Misconceptions Of India From Earliest Times To The Late Nineteenth Century.

In course of his studies in Sanskrit literature and research relating to various aspects of it, the author of the present work often felt the need of a vade mecum containing brief accounts of authors and works, information about the principal characters of Sanskrit plays, poems and prose works, the meaning of certain technical terms in common use, the common geographical names and the notable myths and legends. A Companion to Sanskrit Literature, the first work of its kind, covers a period of nearly 3500 years from the Vedic age down to the modern times. It seeks to acquaint the reader, within a brief compass, with the contents of outstanding works and authors in Sanskrit literature, followed by up-to-date bibliographies. Brief accounts of the important character in well-known poems, dramas and prose works have also been given. Important geographical names, with their modern identification as far as practicable, have also been laid down. Common technical terms, used in the different branches of Sanskrit literature, have been briefly explained, Prominent figures in myths and legends have been dealt with. In a number of appendices, various kinds of useful information about Sanskrit literature including sciences, sports and pastimes, etc. in ancient and medieval India have been set forth. It is an indispensable vade mecum for the general readers, the specialists and researchers. It is like a capsule taking the reader through the vast firmament of Sanskrit literature up to remote ages. -- Amazon.com.