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This monograph of Prof. Subhash Kak on the Saka language and Sanskrit is a new perception of the languages, texts, and iconography of Khotan and Kucha which were radiation centres of the Sanskritic culture of Mahayana Buddhism to China and thence to Korea and Japan. He discusses various Hindu elements in the Buddhist culture of Central Asia. The word Hindu for the immense continuity and transformative evolution of Indian culture is now being termed sanatana or eternal. The author presents a number of Buddhist elements as manifestations of the sanatana tradition going as far as the Rigveda which is dated to the sixth millennium BC. “This groundbreaking work is an exceptional resource for scholars, students, educators, and lay readers alike. It provides a solid foundation for addressing critical issues relevant to freeing scientific inquiry from the clutches of racial and ethnocentric biases. The themes it addresses remain profoundly relevant, making this book an indispensable contribution to the interdisciplinary field of linguistics.” – Professor Tej K. Bhatia, Syracuse University The book transcends linguistic study, illuminating cultural interchange and civilizational synthesis. Blending meticulous scholarship with evocative narrative, Kak inspires readers to explore shared cultural and linguistic heritage. – Dr. R. Ramanand, Abhinavagupta Institute of Advanced Studies This book is a linguistic treat of rare and precious insights into the lost itihasa of greater Bharata. – Professor Anuradha Choudry, IIT Kharagpur The Saka Language and Sanskrit is a diligent historical-linguistic exploration of an ancient language, Saka, tracing its roots to Sanskrit, offering evidence of the cultural diffusion from India to Central Asia.– Professor Rakesh Mohan Bhatt, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
ASIN : B0FC6P15SG
Publisher : Aditya Prakashan, New Delhi; First Edition (28 May 2025)
Language : English
Hardcover : 127 pages
ISBN-10 : 8198236821
ISBN-13 : 978-8198236821
Reading age : 13 years and up
Item Weight : 600 g
Dimensions : 24 x 2 x 16 cm
Country of Origin : India
Packer : Aditya Prakashan, 2/18 Ansari Road, New Delhi 110002
Generic Name : Printed Book
Best Sellers Rank: #180,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,889 in Language Learning & Teaching
