বাক্যপদীয় [ব্রহ্মকাণ্ড] (Vakyapadiya [Brahmakanda]) by Vishnupada Bhattacharya represents one of the most important texts in Sanskrit grammatical and philosophical literature. This second edition, published by Paschimbanga Rajya Pustak Parshad, presents Bhartrhari's profound work on the philosophy of language and grammatical theory with scholarly commentary.
The text systematically examines the relationship between language and reality through sophisticated philosophical analysis. Important sections include গ্রন্থকারের নিবেদন (Granthakarer Nibedan), presenting the author's introduction to the work, and detailed discussions on the nature of word (shabda), sentence (vakya), and their meanings. The Brahmakanda specifically focuses on the metaphysical foundations of language, exploring how words relate to ultimate reality (Brahman) and consciousness.
This edition serves advanced Sanskrit students, linguists, and philosophers interested in classical Indian theories of language. The comprehensive commentary helps readers understand Bhartrhari's complex arguments about the nature of linguistic expression and meaning. For those studying broader aspects of Sanskrit linguistic analysis, you can explore Sanskrit grammar books that provide additional perspectives on classical Indian grammatical traditions and philosophical approaches to language study.