This book is an edition of the classic Sanskrit lexicon (dictionary) known as the Amarakośa, presented in a compact (Gutkha) format with a Hindi translation/commentary.📜 Book DetailsThe details you provided point to a specific, popular edition of the Amarakośa:FeatureDetailOriginal WorkAmarakośa (also Amarakosha)Author of OriginalAmarasiṃha (circa 4th century CE)Editor/Commentator (Hindi)Dr. Devnarayan SharmaFormatPaperback, Gutkha (Pocket/Compact size)Key FeatureHindi Vyakhya Sahit (With Hindi commentary/explanation)SubjectSanskrit vocabulary, synonymous words (Lexicon/Thesaurus)🔍 Significance of the AmarakosaThe Amarakośa is the most celebrated and authoritative Sanskrit thesaurus. It is crucial for anyone studying Sanskrit literature, poetry, or grammar.Structure: It is composed in the form of metrical verses, making it easy to memorize. The entire text is divided into three Kāṇḍas (Sections) and numerous Vargas (Chapters).Purpose: It groups synonyms together, helping students build a rich vocabulary and understand the nuances between similar words.Content: The three main sections typically cover:Svargādi Kāṇḍa: Words related to the heavens, gods, time, sound, and the general universe.Bhūvargādi Kāṇḍa: Words related to the earth, cities, human beings (including castes, professions), and animals.Sāmānyādi Kāṇḍa: Adjectives, adverbs, and words related to qualities and actions.Dr. Devnarayan Sharma\'s edition provides the original Sanskrit text of the verses along with a Hindi explanation, which is essential for modern students to easily understand and master the vocabulary.
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