Aparajitaprucchha

SR No.: 008438
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: B Bhattacharya
Publisher: Oriental Research Institute Vadodra
Total Pages: 810
Language: Sanskrit, Hindi
Classification: Book_Devnagari, Culture, & Art
File Size: 12 MB

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latitude than what is generally allowed under the canons of critical compilation, by resorting to a reconstruction of the text in the light of similar passages from extrancons sources and yet it may be stated that
eye was maintained to see that the essential features of the science had not been disturbed in that reconstruction,
The more I explored the subject from the scanty and cruce materials, the more despondent did I grow in my Naturally, therefore, had 1 to turn to extraneous help furnished for the elucidation of the subject and with a view that the 3-like succinct indications of the subject may be made more precise.
The unique nature of this work centres in the fact that its treatment, though aphorismic, unlike a a rt, is based on a Comparative method. The points of distinction of several warfs viz. lnt, afac, A3 etc. are brought out in a marked manner, so much so that the various styles of Architecture are clearly differentiated.
The 3** of aeg (perspective view of structures) is described in greater details than in #
r a i. It hints at a possible number of these views as obtained by a combination of forms, primary, secondary, tertiary etc. This aspect of *is not generally met with in ordinary works on Architecture.
The subject of tal of flare (the profile of a spire) in one aspect alone, viz. Farul a to 39Zigazi tai, with thcir corresponding #81, at, etc., also of the Fm and its derivatives, is described at great length, with a result that as many as 256 Vals are elaborated. There are other aspects of fun which are embodied in tara and other works, and are worth perusal.
In the same way, the tuzes (mouldings) of different kinds to suit the architectural styles, viz. A1, gif, g, fax, 2199 and व्यन्तर, the phenomenon of सप्तमालिका in connection with seven स्वर्गs, the chronology of the Avatāras of Vişņu right from the fate and fats to different is under them, instead of the mere five uis of the Indian Calendar (at) etc. are some of the unusual features treated in अपराजितपुरछा.
I cannot but express, in conclusion, my deep debt of gratitude to those scholars who have rendered substantial help in bringing to light this edition. Had it not been for the cordial and selfless help volunteered by Sastri Narhari Panda of Badrinath in the work of emendation as well as of reconstruction of the text where necessary, and sincere labours and guidance of my friend, Pratapray Udeyshanker Rindani, B. A., retired Head-Master at Khambhalia, and last but not the least, of Mr. P. K. Gode of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Poona, this edition, I am afraid, would not have seen the light of day.
P. A. M.