Sarasvataprakriya Explained

The Sarasvataprakriya (Sanskrit: सारस्वतप्रक्रिया; IAST: Sārasvataprakriyā) is a text on Sanskrit grammar written by Anubhūti Svarūpācārya[1] between 1250 and 1450.[2] It is a commentary on and rearrangement of 700 sutras composed by Narendra[3] and includes around 900 rules. The grammatical system based on this text, called Sārasvatavyākaraṇa, was popular due to its brevity[4] and relative simplicity,[5] especially among Jains.[1] The name "Sārasvata" comes from the claim that Narendra received his inspiration for his sutras from the goddess Sarasvati.

Notes and References

  1. Book: New Catalogus Catalogorum. XXXVIII. 364.
  2. Web site: Sanskrit Manuscripts : Sārasvataprakriyā. 2022-01-20. Cambridge Digital Library.
  3. Web site: Sanskrit Dictionary. 2022-01-20. sanskritdictionary.com.
  4. Web site: Sanskrit Dictionary. 2022-01-20. sanskritdictionary.com.
  5. The grammatical structure of Sarasvata vyakarana. International Journal of Sanskrit Research. 2394-7519.