The Nighantu and the Nirukta

The Nighantu and the Nirukta is a classic of ancient Indian literature. Written in Sanskrit, the book is a dictionary of important words from Vedic literature, along with commentary and interpretation. Compiled in the 5th or 6th century BCE, the Nighantu and the Nirukta is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Sanskrit literature and the Vedas.

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