Exegetical Literature in Pali Origin and Department

by Rajesh Ranjan

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The Pali canons evince many types of exegetical literature. The two vibhangas of the Vinayapitaka are undoubtly commentaries on the Patimokkhas. In the light of the above, this book attempts to discuss "the origin and development of Buddhist Commentaries embodying exegesis, interpretation and explanation of the teachings of the sage of the Sakyas". The book is divided into five chapters. The first chapter traces in brief the origin and nature of exegetical literature in Sanskrit, Prakrit and Pali, the ancient Indian religious literature. The Second chapter discusses the sources of the Atthakatha literature in Pali. Chapter three is devoted to interpretatory literature including their interpretaters. The fourth chapter seeks to deal with the commentators of the Pali Tipitaka with their works, while the last sums up and meets the issues raised in the previous chapters. An alumni of the University of Delhi Dr. Rajesh Ranjan is currently on the faculty of Guru Gobind Singh Department of Religious studies in Punjabi University, Patiala. Dr. Ranjan, Besides, presenting papers in several national and international seminars and confrences has to his credit more than a dozen of research papers and articles on vital aspects of Pali and Buddhist Studies published in various journals of repute.

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Title: Exegetical Literature in Pali Origin and Department
Author(s): Rajesh Ranjan
ISBN: 818670051X
Year of Publication: 2005
Bibliographic Information: xvi,234p. Abbrev, Biblio Index, Ref.
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

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Exegetical Literature in Pali Origin and Department

by Rajesh Ranjan