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This Reader aims to help students start reading original Sanskrit literature. When we study ancient languages, there often is quite a gap between introductory, grammar-based classes and independent reading of original texts. This Reader bridges that gap by offering complete grammar and vocabulary notes for 40 entertaining, thought-provoking or simply beautiful passages from Sanskrit narrative and epic, as well as over 130 subhāṣitas (epigrams). These readings are complemented by review sections on syntax, word formation and compounding, a 900-word study vocabulary, complete transliterations and literal translations of all readings, as well as supplementary online resources. The Reader can be used for self-study and in a classroom, both to accompany introductory Sanskrit courses and to succeed them.

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Author:   Antonia M. Ruppel
Publisher:   Brill
Imprint:   Brill
Weight:   0.910kg
ISBN:  

9789004468665

ISBN 10:   9004468668
Pages:   290
Publication Date:   18 November 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Read Me! A Brief Introduction You Won't Want to Miss How to Do More With Words: Building Up Your Sanskrit Vocabulary Beginning to Read Sanskrit: Some Practical Tips for English Speakers Annotations and Abbreviations The Readings 1 Hitopadesa, or Supportive Advice a The Dog, the Donkey and the Thief (2.2) b The Lion, Mouse and Cat (2.3) c The Clever Woman and the Bell (2.4) d The Clever Woman with Two Lovers (2.6) e The Lion and the Old Hare (2.8) f The Elephant, the Hares and the Moon (3.3) g The Blue Jackal (3.7) h The Sage and the Mouse (4.5) i The Old Crane and the Crab (4.6) j The Brahmin and the Pots (4.7) k The Two Demons (4.8) l The Brahmin and the Three Crooks (4.9) 2 Vikramacarita, or Vikrama's Deeds a I Volunteer as Tribute (Story 8) b Eight Jewels from Eight Goddesses (Story 21) c King Vikrama in His Element (Story 22) d Don't Believe Everything You See (Story 30) 3 Ramayana, or Rama's Journey a The Beauty of the Night (1. 33.14-18) b A Perfect Leader (2.1.15-28) c A Land Without Leadership (2.61.8-23) d Jabali the Materialist on the Meaning of Life (2.100.1-17) e Sita Cautions Rama on the Handling of Weapons (3.8.1-12, 20-29) f Rama Asks Nature If It Has Seen Sita (3.58.1-22, 31-34) g The Ascetic Sabari (3.70.4-27) h The Hermitage of the Seven Sages (4.13.12-27) i Tara Counsels Her Husband Valin (4.15.7-23) j Tara Laments Her Husband Valin (4. 20.12-17) k The Rainy Season (4.27.2-46) l Svayamprabha's Cave (4.49.12-52.13) m Hanuman Learns about His Immaculate Conception (4.65.8-28) n How Should I Address Sita? (5.28.3-44) 4 Kathasaritsagara, or Ocean of Rivers of Stories a Siva Explains the Significance of Skulls (1.2.10-15) b Brahmadatta and the Golden Swans (1.3.27-34) c Panini (1.4.20-25) d Hand with Five Fingers, Hand with Two Fingers (1.5.8-12) e Why the Fish Laughed (1.5.14-25) f King Sibi Sacrifices Himself (1.7.88-97) g How the Brhatkatha Came to Earth (1.8.1-38) h Ahalya: Bilingual and Clever (3.3.137-147) i Buddhist Merchant, Hindu Son (6.1.11-54) j The Brahmin and the Outcaste (6.1.123-133) k The Seven Princesses: King Kalingadatta Is Told a Story within a Story within a Story (6.2.9-45) l Tapodatta Tries to Replace Study with Penance (7.6.13-24) m Should You Turn a Mouse into a Girl? (10.6.125-135) n Once You've Tasted the Good Stuff ... (10.6.178-185) o Guard the Door! (10.6.209-211) 5 Brhatkathaslokasamgraha, or Verse Summary of the Great Story 6 Subhasitas, or Epigrams Appendix 1: Roman Transliteration of All Texts Appendix 2: Literal Translations of All Texts Appendix 3: Study Vocabulary

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Since receiving her Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, Antonia M. Ruppel has taught Sanskrit at Cornell, Oxford and the LMU Munich. The recipient of several awards for her teaching, she is the author of the 2017 Cambridge Introduction to Sanskrit.

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