"Some Aspects of Sanskrit Studies" is a collection of research articles presented at various seminars of All India level and International level. The author is Dr. C. Shivaraju, the present Chairman of the P.G. Department of Sanskrit, Bangalore University, Bangalore - 560056. I have great pleasure in contributing a Foreword to this collection. The reason for my pleasure is not far to seek. Dr. C. Shivaraju was my student at the M.A. level and a research scholar at the level of M.Phil. and Ph.D. under my guidance. Even now as a teacher in the P.G. Department of Sanskrit, he has been in close touch with me in his academic and research pursuits. am happy that he has been engaged in post-doctoral research now. I wish and expect many more research articles and books from his pen not only for the brightening of his future prospects in the field of Sanskrit but also for the use of the students in the field.
Of the twenty articles collected in this book, six articles belong to his special field of Indian polity and the rest (fourteen), belong to other fields of Sanskrit studies, in which the author has interest. The first article is an extract of his thesis entitled "Humour in Sanskrit Literature with special Reference to Vidambana Kavyas". Although the matter contains satirical humour directed at the in-built vices of society from very ancient times, it brings out the cunning ways of the courtesans with instances narrated as stories of courtesans, pimps, etc., belonging to the red world. The second article called "Religion and Democracy" surveys and comments on the ancient forms of state rule by the king under the guidance and suggestion of the two socio-political organizations of the Vedic age, viz., Sabha and Samiti, Vidatha and Sena for the regulation of religious life and expeditions. The article touches the contemporary political ideas of Gandhi and Ambedkar as the developments on the basis of the past.
"Thoughts on War and Peace in Sisupalavadha" is a critical appraisal of the views expressed by Srikrsna, Balarama and Uddhava on the question of taking action against sisupala. "Ahimsa and World Peace" gives a balanced assessment of Ahimsa in the light of the teachings of the Buddha and Mahavira and states the contribution of Ahimsa as a socio-religious and socio-political value in India wedded to the ideal of the world as a family. "Epic Narration Tradition" portrays the development of the technique of narration right from the dialogue hymns of the Rgveda and its impact on society at large. "The Technique of Social and Moral Teaching in Sanskrit Fables" is a critical appreciation of the unique technique developed through fables right from Vedic times and its relevance to the present times.
"The Universal Message of Gita" is an example of ever-refreshing, all-appealing subject of Gita which arose as a necessity to inspire Arjuna to fight the war as his duty as a Ksatriya. Its appeal is now Universal. "Vedic Hinduism: Retrospect and Prospect" is an article of some length bringing out the wide and liberal path of universal acceptance which is rooted in Veda and which has grown into a banyan tree spreading its branches far and wide. "Jain Contribution to Sanskrit Literature" highlights in brief the impact of Jainas on the life and literature of people of Karnataka. "Relevance of Kautilya" is an interesting article which shows how the political philosophy of Kautilya has been of relevance to the present times in removing some of the vices of the present day political scene.
"Ahimsa and Tolerane in Society" brings out the efficacy of Ahimsa as a tool of peace in society in its wide universal context. "Some Aspects of Vidusaka in Sanskrit Drama" shows Vidusaka's role as an instrument of humour, as a companion of the hero helping him in his love-affairs laughing at and laughed at in the world of royal harem. "Philosophical Approach to Understand the Universe" brings out the Indian views on the creation of the world as a broad area of achievements and accomplishments of the wise and dedicated people in society. "Sanskrit and Tamil" is a brief account of the relation of the two great ancient languages. "Drama as an Instrument of Social change" shows how the drama is of wider appeal in all times and climes and as a means of edification of society. It is portrayed with examples how the poets make the changes and introduce innovations in the original theme with a purpose.
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