Dictionary of Sanskrit Names [Paperback]

Integral Yoga Institute (Compiler)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 1989

This long-awaited dictionary provides an extensive list of ancient, beautiful Sanskrit names, along with their significance and spiritual meanings. Numerous references to the classical scriptures of India are included to help in research and further study of a name. The spiritual qualities associated with each name, such as particular aspects of God, character traits, and spiritual virtues are highlighted with cross-references to other names having the same quality. The Dictionary of Sanskrit Names is very helpful in naming babies, understanding spiritual names, and as a resource book on Hindu mythology for scholars and researchers.

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About the Author

His Holiness Sri Swami Satchidananda ia one of the most revered Yoga Masters of our time. A much-loved teacher, well known for his combination of practical wisdom and spiritual insight, he gave his life to the service of humanity, demonstrating by his own example the means of finding abiding peace. His message of peace, both individual and universal, has been heard worldwide. Each year, he received hundreds of invitations to speak at conferences, colleges, medical groups, and houses of worship around the globe.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Integral Yoga Publications (December 15, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0932040357
• ISBN-13: 978-0932040350
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 18 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #656,259 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #14 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > Sanskrit
  • #35 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > Hindi

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic resource for modern and historical names, June 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Dictionary of Sanskrit Names (Paperback)

This book is well designed and well organized, offering a unique service. With its pronunciation guide, serves as a great introduction to Sanskrit, as well as mythology. Highly recommended!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Reference, January 28, 2001

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SRINIVASA RAO BATCHU (Cedar Rapids, IA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dictionary of Sanskrit Names (Paperback)

This book is a good collection of Sanskrit names and their meanings from various contexts and commentaries. I don't think this is a complete collection of all the remarkable names that exist in this great language. Many of the missing names(?) that can't be found in this book are from Yoga itself. This is a good reference book and the authors did good job in compiling the names. I was disappointed to find that a book from Yoga Institute does not have complete resource of the names of Yoga itself in this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Dictionary is what it is, July 3, 2006

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S. Pedagandham "dad2be" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dictionary of Sanskrit Names (Paperback)

Well, when I bought this book, I though it would help me find a name. But the name listings are not as many as I thought would be. What this book is...is a dictionary. If you know what the meaning of a name is, then use this book as a reference. I did not find it real helpful to find a baby name.