Books by Monier Monier-Williams

A Practical Grammar of the Sanskrit Language - arranged with reference to the classical languages of Europe for the use of English students is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1877.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This vintage book contains an English translation of the Shikshapatri, a religious text comprising two hundred and twelve Sanskrit verses. The verses were originally written by Lord Swaminarayan (1781 ¿ 1830), a yogi and ascetic whose life and teachings sparked a revival of the Hindu practices of dharma, ahimsa and brahmacharya. The Shikshapatri is an important scripture for those who follow Swaminarayan and constitutes the foundation of the sect's beliefs and traditions. Sir Monier Monier-Williams (1819 ¿ 1899) was the second Boden Professor of Sanskrit at Oxford University, England. He dedicated his life to the study, documentation, and teaching of Asian languages, in particular Persian, Sanskrit, and Hindustani. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork. This book was first published in 1882.

This volume contains English translations by Epiphanius Wilson of various ancient Sanskrit texts, including "The Book of Good Counsels", "Nala and Damayanti", and the "Rámáyana" and "Sakoontalá". "Hindu Literature" will appeal to those with an interest in the Sanskrit epics of ancient India and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Contents include: "The Winning of Friends", "The Story of the Tiger and the Traveller", "The Story of the Jackal, Deer, and Crow", "The Story of the vulture, the Cat, and the Birds", "The Story of the Dead Game and the Jackal", "The Story of the Prince and the Wife of a Merchant's Son", "Parting of Friends", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.