Sanskrutha Vyakarana Taranghinee Karaka Samaasa Thaddhitha Tharadga

Vyakarana is usually rendered in English as grammar. But the Sanskrit version of vyakarana has a deeper meaning. It refers to explanation and analysis. Vyakarana in essence is a study of grammar as well as linguistic analysis of Sanskrit language. The ancient authoritative scholars of Sanskrit believed that a proper study of the language and its grammar will polish up a writer’s expression which leads to a rich literary experience for a reader. The Sanskrit writers of yore always made sure that they used proper grammar in their works. The writers were expected to be well conversant with grammar. Venerable Dhamminda Thera’s grammar manual offers guidelines to major gerunds of Sanskrit Grammar - akhyatha and krudantha. Published by the Old Students’ Association of Vidyodaya Pirivena the book is a comprehensive manual.