Prakrta Grammar

Author(s): Kamalchand Sogani, Shakuntala Jain
Publisher: Apbhramsa Sahitya Academy

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Prelude
We feel great pleasure in placing the book ‘PrākstaGrammar'in the hands of the readers. This book is an improved English translation of the first edition of the Hindi work ‘Prākrta-Vyākaraṇa' published in 2005 by the Apabhramsa Sāhitya Academy, Jaipur.
It goes without saying that Prāksta language is one of the richest Indo-Aryan languages. It is an ancient and sacred language of India.
It is of capital importance to note that Prāksta is the language of the masses. Its vast literature in varied literary forms contributes to the dignity and excellence of the cultural heritage of Indian tradition. In consequence, the proper understanding of Prāksta language and literature is indispensible for comprehending the development of Indian literature rightly and adequately.
Recognising the importance of Prākṣta language in the cultural history of India, the Managing Committee of Digambara Jaina Atiśaya Kșetra, Śri Mahāvīrajī established Apabhraíśa Sāhitya Academy in 1988, which runs correspondence courses for teaching Prāksta and Apabhraíša languages. The Academy has published books for the implementation of these courses. Such books as the Prāksta Grammar and Composition(2006), Prāksta Exercise book(2006), Prāksta Prose and Verse Part-1 (2008), Advanced Prāksta Grammar Part-I (2009) and Advanced
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