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Manasollasa (study of Arts and Sciences)

by Mahadev Narayanrao Joshi | 1984 | 74,538 words

Hinduism Arthashastra Ayurveda Jyotisha Dhanurveda Ganitashastra Vastushastra Shilpashastra Natyashastra

This essay in English studies the Manasollasa authored by Someshvara III, representing an ancient encyclopedic work encompassing over 8,000 Sanskrit verses. The text addresses diverse topics like polity, political sciences, architecture, jurisprudence, iconography, idol-making, and various arts and sciences such as mathematics. The Manasollasa is ...

Chapter 6 - Manasollasa: the first Encyclopaedia

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1. Introduction: the Manasollasa and Encyclopaedic knowledge
2. Upabhogas or Enjoyments in Someshvara’s Manasollasa
3. Somesvara’s Geographical Knowledge of India—Introduction
3.1. Mountains and Forests described in the Manasollasa
3.2. Rivers described in the Manasollasa
3.3. Regions, States and Cities described in the Manasollasa
4. Poetical thoughts in Somesvara’s Manasollasa
5. Conclusion: The rich knowledge possessed by Someshvara
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