A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy: Sanskrit Terms Defined in English (Hardcover)

by John A. Grimes (Author)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 366 pages
• Publisher: State University of New York Press; Rev Sub edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791430677
• ISBN-13: 978-0791430675
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,194,738 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for the spritual reader, June 2, 2000

By	Per Kistler (Zurich, Switzerland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy: Sanskrit Terms Defined in English (Paperback)

It helps me to find a translation of certain spritual sanskrit terms. If different schools hold a differnt meaning for the term, the meanings are listed separately for each school. It has to be said that if one would want to find really everything, one would have to buy Monier Williams super large sanskrit english dictionary. However, for a spiritual reader like myself, Grimes book is just great.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for Quick Reference and for Students, November 22, 2000

By	Walter O. Koenig "Amoxtli" (San Diego, California, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy: Sanskrit Terms Defined in English (Paperback)

While not comprehensive, this book is a concise "...introduction to the basic terms found in the major schools of Indian Philsosophy." (From the Preface) I find this statement to be true. As a quick reference this book is very helpful. It contains most of the terms of Indian Philosophy one would need to know, and in many cases it provides a multiple definitions. Sure, some definitions seem simplified, but that is due to their nature, the limitations of the English Language and our own Philosophical Concepts, and to the scope of the book. Dr. Grimes clearly states the aim of the book in the Preface. It is to define "...most terms", and to do this in a 440 page paperback one needs to be brief. Presumably Scholars of Sanskrit and Indian Philosophy should have other References to consult, but I think it still is helpful also to them, because it is easy and quick to use. Sanskrit Students will also benefit because all terms are given in the Devanagari Script and in Romanized Transliteration. I use this book and recommend it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Sourcebook, July 28, 1997

By A Customer

Here is a wonderful sourcebook for transliterated(i.e. roman lettering) terms with definitions in English for the new Vedanta or Sanskrit scholar or spriritual seeker.
In addition, the Devanagari script(i.e. Sanskrit) is in a nice, clear printing.
I have only found smaller wordlists up to now, and not with Devanagari accompaniment.

I rate it 9 due to the higher, paperback price of, I believe, $26.95.

Oh, by the way, I plan to buy it as soon as the rent's covered.
Namaste.