• ISBN13: 9789371338752
• Binding: Paperback
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• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: January 1, 2025
• Pages: 108
• Original Price: INR 220.0
• Language: English
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• Item Weight: 250 grams
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A Second Handful of Popular Maxims Current in Sanskrit Literature by George Adolphus Jacob continues his exploration of classical Sanskrit wisdom through a curated collection of maxims drawn from ancient texts. Each saying is presented in its original Sanskrit, accompanied by English translation and explanatory commentary. The work highlights moral, philosophical, and practical teachings prevalent in Indian culture, offering insight into the values and thought systems of traditional Hindu society. Designed for students, scholars, and admirers of Sanskrit literature, this volume deepens understanding of India's intellectual heritage and reflects Jacob’s scholarly effort to make Eastern wisdom accessible to Western audiences.

George Adolphus Jacob (1846–1918) was a British scholar and Indologist known for his deep engagement with Sanskrit literature and Hindu philosophy. His major works include A Handful of Popular Maxims Current in Sanskrit Literature, where he compiled and interpreted widely known Sanskrit aphorisms, offering insights into Indian ethical and cultural thought. He also translated and analyzed key philosophical texts such as The Vedantasara in A Manual of Hindu Pantheism and the Mahanarayana-Upanishad. His Concordance to the Principal Upanishads and Bhagavadgītā is a valuable reference for scholars. Jacob's works bridged Indian philosophical traditions and Western scholarship with clarity and respect.