Kalikal Sarvagna Hemchandracharya

Author(s): Anandsagarsuri, Sagaranandsuri
Publisher: Manav Mangal Bombay

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grammar is required for a complete study of the Sanskrit language. The first seven sections are for studying Sanskrit and the last section is for the study of the Prakrit language. In all, the number of total sutras is 4791. Inclusive of 106 sutras of Unadipath.
In case of the ancient grammar by Panini who is the best known grammarian, many learned pandits have elucidated and added to enrich it. At some points even the basic sutras have had to be changed. Vartiks (commentaries) had to be further enjoined to clear some ambiguities. In spite of all these additions and alterations, it has still not been a volume on grammar all by itself. Compared to this, the grammar written by the Acharya has needed no additions, changes or vartiks. This shows the complete all round mastery of the subject by Acharya Hemchandrasoori.
Prakrit Vyakaran (Grammar): This is not an independent book but the eighth section which deals completely with the Prakrit language, showing its specialities and differences from the Sanskrit language. Further, the differences among Prakrit, Shourseni, Magadhi, Paishachi, Chulika Paishachi and Apabhransh have been given.
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