Studies in Sanskrit Literature Culture and Art

Contents: Preface. 1. Lord Siva in the Meghaduta. 2. Treatment of Arthantaranyasa in the  Meghaduta. 3. Justification of the reading Asadhasya Pratha madivase. 4. Status of women as reflected in the Mahabharata. 5. Middle path for the King as advised in the Mahabharata: its relevance in the present society. 6. A critical note on literary merits and demerits of the Kadambari.  7. Influence of Banabhatta on Sriharsas Naisadhiyacarita. 8. Bhakti as a Rasa. 9. Searching the real identity of Gopis in the light of the Bhagavatapurana. 10. Lord Narasimha as depicted in the Puranas. 11. A fresh appraisal of Manus attitude towards women. 12. Humanism as reflected in the manusmrti. 13. Duties and responsibilities of the eldest son of an ancient Indian family. 14. Concept of Atithi in the Dharmasastras. 15. Architecture in Natyasastra. 16. Social justice and education through upavedas with special reference to the Natyasastra. 17. Puranas on performing arts.

Sanskrit literature is one of the richest literatures of the world. Ancient Indian culture and tradition have been well reflected in Sanskrit literature which have relevance even in the present day society.
 
This work is a collection of seventeen papers written by the same author. The subject matter of these papers can be classified into three categories. While one category of papers deals with works like Meghaduta kadambari Naisadhacarita etc., another category throws light on the social condition and culture of ancient India. Rest of the papers speak about architecture and performing arts practiced in ancient India.

This book is humble endeavour to introduce the young students and researchers of Sanskrit literature as well as the persons interested to know about Indian culture and tradition to the richness and greatness of Sanskrit literature. (jacket)