Contributions of Sanskrit Inscriptions to Lexicography (An Old & Rare Book)

About the Book An attempt has been made here, probably for the first time to collate and examine, firs! of all, such words which have been used in the Sanskrit and semi sanskrit inscriptions noticed so far, but which do not find place in dictionaries. Likewise, those words which though defined in lexicons, have undergone change in their meaning when used in the composition of inscriptions, are also sorted out and examined afresh. In the same way, a good number of desi words used either in their desi or sanskritized forms in the inscriptions are listed here for the first time and examined in detail. Finally, a list of such words and expressions which came out and got circulated in the vocabulary of epigraphists either on acconnt of a faulty reading or because of the mutilated, defaced and fragmentary nature of the record, is compiled with modest suggestions of improvements. Besides all these words discussed in four different groups, an appendix is also added that deals in detail with the lexicographical import of more than fifteen words and expressions.

About the Author Dr. S.P. Tewari (b. 1944) obtained his Master's Degree in Ancient Indian History and Archaeology with merit from the Lucknow University (1969). He joined the National Museum, New Delhi in 1971 and worked there till 1976. Presently he is with the Epigraphy Branch of the Archaeological Survey of India Mysore, in the at capacity of Deputy Superintending Epigraphist specializing in the Sanskritic and North Indian inscriptions.

A recipient of the Netherlands Government Reciprocal Fellowship (1973-76) Tewari has pursued advanced studies in the field of South East Asian Art and Archaeology at the University of Amsterdam. During his long stay in Europe he has visited almost all the Museums of repute and studied the collection of Indian Art there. In Europe he has lectured on Hindu Iconography. Epigraphy, Culture and Numismatics at several Universities such as Lille (France), Brussels (Belgium) and Amsterdam (Nether lands). For his erudition in Sanskrit he has earned the admiration of scholars and the students alike.

Dr. Tewari has been closely associated with the International Council of Museums (ICOM), Museums Association of India, Archaeological Society of India, Epigraphical Society of India, The Place Names Society of India and many other academic bodies. Apart from a good number of research papers published in the journals of repute, Tewari has also four other mono graphs to his credit. These are Hindu Iconography (based on Literature, anthological verses and epigraphs), "Cultural Heritage of Person al-Names and Sanskrit Literature, Nupura the anklet in Indian Literature and Art' and 'Royal Attendants in Ancient Indian Literature, Epigraphy and Art'. Besides, his forthcoming books on the 'Evolution of Brahmi Numerals and the 'Cultural Aspects of the Sunagadh Inscription of Rudradaman are already in the press. With firsthand knowledge of the original sources from Sanskrit literature Tewari's writings present deep insight and erudition.

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