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A collection of popular maxims (nyayas) and proverbs of Sanskrit literature with English translation and notes.”Nyaya” in Sanskrit is a popular maxim (proverbial saying) that illustrates a general truth, fundamenatl principle or rule of conduct. Apart from giving an insight into the life and beliefs of ancient people these maxims are current and useful in […]

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An exhaustive collection of popular maxims (nyayas) of Sanskrit literature with English translation and notes. This book, Laukika Nyayanjali (рд▓реМрдХрд┐рдХ рдиреНрдпрд╛рдпрд╛рдЮреНрдЬрд▓рд┐рдГ) or Handful of Popular Maxims, contains three volumes of handful of popular Sanskrit maxims authored by Col. G. A. Jacob in the beginning of 20th century. A “nyaya” is a popular maxim (proverbial saying) […]

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