Nirukta - 1st & 2nd Adhyay

Yaska Muni’s Nirukta is the oldest surviving treatise on etymology, serving as a vital Vedanga for interpreting sacred Vedic literature. This edition, prepared by Prof. Udayachandra Bandyopadhyay, provides a meticulous analysis of the foundational chapters where Yaska lays down the principles of semantic derivation. The text investigates the four major word classes—Nama (noun), Akhyata (verb), Upasarga (precedent), and Nipata (particle)—while examining historical linguistic debates led by ancient grammarians like Shakatayana and Gargya.

Featuring clear Bengali translations alongside original verses, the book provides a highly accessible framework for analyzing archaic vocabulary. It is structured to guide university scholars through complex phonetic shifts and literal interpretations. This work represents a masterful addition to collections focused on Sanskrit Sahitya, ensuring a deeper understanding of ancient Indian textual criticism and traditional hermeneutics.