• ISBN13: 9789367800102
• Binding: Paperback
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• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: January 1, 2024
• Pages: 84
• Original Price: INR 185.0
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• Item Weight: 219 grams
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"The Bâlacharita of Bhâsa," edited by T. Ganapati Sastri, is a significant Sanskrit play that explores the themes of heroism, love, and moral dilemmas through the story of Prince Bhârata. Sastri's meticulous edition provides valuable commentary and annotations, enhancing the understanding of the text's cultural and historical context. His scholarly approach highlights the dramatic structure, character development, and linguistic richness of Bhasa's work. This edition not only revives appreciation for Bhasa's contributions to classical Indian literature but also serves as an important resource for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of Sanskrit drama and its enduring legacy.

About The Editor: Mahamahopadhyaya T. Gaṇapati Śāstrī (1860–1926) was a distinguished Sanskrit scholar and editor of the Trivandrum Sanskrit Series, renowned for discovering the lost plays of Bhasa. Born in Taruvai, Tirunelveli District, he served as principal of the Sanskrit College in Trivandrum and curator of the Oriental Manuscripts Library. He also edited the Trivandrum edition of the Arthashastra and authored "Bharatanuvarnana." His contributions to architectural texts, particularly MayaMata, have been influential in Vedic studies. He was awarded an honorary Ph.D. by the University of Tübingen in 1924.