________________
FOREWORD
It gives me great pleasure, indeed, in publishing Dr. S. C. Banerji's monograph entitled "Fundamentals of Ancient Indian Music and Dance". This is really a good introduction to the subject. It explains lucidly the essentials of ancient Indian music and dance. The introduction traces the origin and development of Indian music, and points out its salient features. Chapter I is devoted to vocal music, Chapter II to instrumental music, Chapter III to tāla and Chapter IV to dance. The work is embellished with five interesting appendices. Appendix e contains the Sanskrit text of Pañcama-sārasamhitā of Nārada, hitherto unpublished. Glossary and Biblio. graphy given at the end enhance the value of the work.
I am most thankful to Dr. S. C. Banerji, ex-secretary, Vargiya Sanskrit Śikṣā Parişad, Calcutta, for agreeing to the publication of this work in the L. D. Series. I have no doubt that the students, teachers and others interested in this subject will find this book interesting and of genuine help in understanding Indian music and dance.
L. D. Institute of Indology, Ahmedabad-380009. 15th December, 1976.
Nagin J. Shah - Director.
Jain Education International
For Private & Personal Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org
