Book Details

• Publisher: Maha Bodhi Book Agency
• Author: Buddhadev Bhattacharya
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9789380336473
• Pages: 172
• Cover: Hardcover
• Edition: 2012
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm × 14 cm (8.5 × 5.5 inch)
• Weight: 350 gm

About the Book

This scholarly work by Buddhadev Bhattacharya offers a detailed study of Buddhist Gatha Sanskrit, an important linguistic form used in several Buddhist texts. The book examines the historical development, linguistic characteristics, and literary significance of this unique language, which represents a blend of Sanskrit, Pali, and other Middle Indo-Aryan elements. Drawing upon major Buddhist texts, the author explores the role of Buddhist Gatha Sanskrit in the evolution of Buddhist literature and philosophy.

Written with academic depth and clarity, the book is an essential resource for students and researchers of Buddhism, Sanskrit, Pali, linguistics, and ancient Indian cultural history. It provides valuable insights into the language traditions that shaped Buddhist literary and philosophical expression across centuries.