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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a significant contribution to the study of useful Indian maxims, often referred to as nyayas. The Indian tradition of philosophy, religion, and literature employs nyayas as figures of speech to illustrate complex ideas. For example, âthe illustration of the crow and the owl at night-timeâ encapsulates the idea that what is day to one may be night to another, conveying the relative nature of reality. The author includes over one hundred and fifty maxims and classifies them according to their meaning. Additionally, the author provides insightful commentary on each maxim, drawing connections to historical contexts, philosophical concepts, and literary sources. This text is a valuable and accessible resource for scholars and students of Indian thought, language, and literature, as well as anyone interested in the depth and nuance of this ancient wisdom tradition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333821364_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333821364
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