DETAILS OF BOOKS PUBLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF

SANSKRIT, UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

(THROUGH CALICUT UNIVERSITY SANSKRIT SERIES)

1. Catalogue of Manuscripts
General Editor:
Dr. M.S. Menon
Editor: Dr. N.V.P. Unithiri
A general catalogue containing details of over 631 Sanskrit and Malayalam
palm leaf manuscripts, written in Grantha and Malayalam scripts. The
originals are preserved in the Tunchan Manuscripts repository, University of
Calicut.
Published in August 1988
Price : Rs. 60.00
2. Mms Contribution to Language studies
Author : Dr. K. Kunjunniraja
A Small booklet. It is the print version if the Prof. M. S. Menon lecture
delivered in the Department.
Published in 1998.
Price : Rs.5.00
3. Traditional Sanskrit Theatre of Kerala
Author: Dr. C. Rajendran
Published in January 1989
Price : Rs.8.00
4. The Ethics of akara
Author: Dr. K.N.N. Elayath
A lucid account of Sankara's treatment of ethics, which explores the scope of
the study on Advaita Vednta from the point of view of ethics.
Published in January 1990
Price : Rs. 30.00
5. Observational Astronomy in India
Author: K.V Sarma

A book that reflects the importance of observational astronomy in India,

during the Vedic as well as the classical periods of its history.
Published in 1990
Price: Rs. 16.00
5. Contribution of Nyya System to Indian Thought Structure
Author: Prof. V.N. Jha
Small but scholarly treatise Prof. V.N. Jha dealing with all the essential
topics connected with Nyaya Philosophy and logic.
Published in December 1994
Price : Rs. 30.00
6. Vedic Traditions in Kerala
Author: Dr. E.R. Sreekrishna Sarma
Dr. Sarma has discusses the contribution of Kerala to Vedic studies in a
comprehensive manner. This booklet, small as it is, is information packed
and valuable contribution to a new field of study of considerable academic
interest.
Published in 1999
Price: Rs: 16.00
7. Contemporary Approaches to Indian Philosophy
Editor: Dr. C. Rajendran
Published in 1999
Price : Rs. 117.00
8. Kalidasa's Kumrasambhavam With iubodhin Commentary by
Sarvajavanamuni
Editor: Dr. N.V.P. Unithiri
Published in 2002
Price : Rs. 120.00
ISBN: 81-7748-027-8
9. Kalidasa's Raghuvamam with Salaka Commentary By
Sarvajnavanamuni.
Editor: Dr. N.V.P. Unithiri
Published in 2002
Price : Rs. 80.00
ISBN 81-7748-059-6

10. A Study of Samudrabandha's Commentary on Alakra Sarvasva

Dr. C. Narayanan
A study that analyses all the subtleties of Samudrabandha's erudite exposition
of Alakra Sarvasva.
Published in June 2002.
Price : Rs. Rs.200.00
ISBN 81-7748-033-2
11. Mahakavi Kuttamath's rrmakagt
Editor. Dr. N.V.P. Unithiri
Translated into Sanskrit by Vaidyaratnam Kuttamath Kunniyur Narayana
Kurup.
Published in June 2002
Price : Rs. 100.00
ISBN 81-7748-034-0
12. rauta Sacrifices in Kerala
Author: Dr. V. Govindan Namboodiri
Dr. Govindan Namboodiri in this monograph has tried to highlight age old
traditions of Kerala.
Published in August 2002.
Price: Rs. 150.00
ISBN 81-7748-046-4
13. Indian Traditions of Management
Editor: Dr. N.V.P. Unithiri
A collection of articles on various topics like Indian management thought - a
way of life, ethics in business management, Sanskrit resources for
contemporary problems in management and the contribution of Indian
philosophy to human resource management etc.
Published in 2002, 2006
Price : Rs. 110.00
ISBN 81-7748 045 6
14. Tantrasrasagraha
By Nrayaa (with Mantravimarin Commentary by Svaragrma
Vsudeva). 2 Vol.s
Editor : Dr. N.V.P. Unithiri

Tantrasarasangraha is an excellent piece of work on Viavaidya, Mantra

and Tantra.
Published in 2002
Price : Rs. 200.00 per vol.
ISBN 81-7748-052-X
15. A Study of Stylistics In Sanskrit Poetics With Special Reference To
Kuntaka (Part I & Ii)
Author: Dr. T. Vasudevan
A comparative study of modern stylistics and Sanskrit poetics with special
reference to Kuntaka's Vakroktijvita.
Published in 2002
Price: Rs. 300.00
ISBN 81-7748-039-1
16. Keralodaya : An Epic Kavya on Kerala History
Author: Dr. Dharmaraj Adat
In this volume, Dr. Dharmaraj Adat presents an extensive historical and
literary study of Keralodaya, the Sanskrit historical Mahkvya by Dr. K.N.
Ezhuthachan.
Published in 2003, 2007
Price Rs.200.00
ISBN 01-7748-056-1
17. Indian Scientific Traditions
Editor: Dr. N.V.P. Unithiri
A conscious effort on the part of both scientists and scholars of Sanskrit to sit
together to explore all the possibilities that scientists can make use of from
the vast unexplored region of Sanskrit literature.
Published in 2003, 2006
Price Rs. 230.00
ISBN 81-7748-059-6
18. Peeps and Perceptions
Author: Dr. P.V. Ramankutty
Dr. P.V.Ramankutty's praiseworthy attempt to recapture the past from
obscurity and oblivion to rediscover Sanskrit literature as the expression of
the sublime.
Published in 2003.

Price Rs. 100/ISBN 81-7748-061-8

19. rkavijaya of akarakavi : A Critical Study
Author: Dr. Reeja B. Kavanal
Dr. Reeja B. Kavanal has brought out the outstanding merits of the
Srikrsnavijaya highlighting the importance of rkavijaya in Kerala's
Mahakavya literature.
Published in June 2003.
Price Rs. 150.00
ISBN 81-7748-060-X
20. kayanyaprakriy
Author: Dr. P. Narayanan Namboodiri
Published in November 2003
A monograph in Sanskrit, on the not-so-well known school of grammar
founded by kayana. This monograph will be an asset to the wealth of
studies in grammar in general and Sanskrit prose in particular.
Price: Rs. 150.00
ISBN 81-7748-064-2
21. Studies in Kerala Sanskrit Literature
Author: N.V.P Unithiri
Price: Rs. 200.00
ISBN 81-7748-064-9
22. Prasarasvat
Author: Dr. N.V.P. Unithiri
Prasarasvat has a distinguished place in the galaxy of Kerala authors who
have made their mark in Sanskrit Literature.
More than 3500 quotations of the poet critic cited with original sources
details will be much value to new researchers. A hitherto undiscovered
treatise on dramaturgy is also given as an appendix of this book.
Price: Rs. 275.00
Published in 2004
ISBN 81-7748-083-9
23. Dhturpaprapaca (2 Vol.s)
Author: O. K. Munshi

This work which took six years of hard work for its completion contains all
forms of the lakra-s of all the roots in Sanskrit. English translation of each
root has also been given.
Published in 2004
Price: Rs.1250.00
ISBN: 81-7748-084-7
24. Understanding Tradition
Author: Dr. C. Rajendran
In this volume Dr. C. Rajendran interprets the ancient knowledge enshrined
in Sanskrit using interdisciplinary tools so as to bridge the gap between
tradition and the contemporary world.
Published in 2004
Price. Rs. 150.00
ISBN:81-7748-085-5
25. Vedrthavicra
Author: V.K.Narayana Bhattathiri
The late V.K.Narayana Bhattathiri, a renowned scholar on Vedic lore, had
traditional anchoring in Vedic studies which he tried to supplement with his
ever-deep explorations of the meaning of the Veda-s grossly neglected in
orthodox pedagogical methods.
Published in 2004
Price: Rs. 125.00
ISBN:81-7748-086-3.
26. Nalachandrodaya: A Critical Study and edition
Author: P.M.A Rahiman
A thorough study and edition of Nalachandrodaya, a Mahkvya. Contains a
comprehensive study of the original text too.
Price: Rs. 300.00
Published in 2007
ISBN 81-7748-102-9
27. Bhmahas Kvylakra: Critical Study And Edition
Author: C.R Subhadra
In the present work, Dr. Subhadra has ably analysed theoretical and poetical
frameworks of Kvylakra through her exhaustive treatment.
Published in 2008

Price: Rs.255.00
ISBN 81-7748-120-7
28. Metre in Sanskrit
Author: K.K Geethakumari
This book is a study on the metre in Sanskrit with special reference to
Vttavrtika of Rmapivda studying in detail the rhythmic patterns of the
Prastra-s of Anuubh exemplified by the author in Rsakr.
Published in 2008
Price: Rs. 125.00
ISBN 81-7748-122-3
29. khyyikpaddhati of Rmapivda
Author: K.P Sreedevi
The study contains two parts. The first part is a detailed study of
khyyikpaddhati of Rmapivda . Rmapivda is a prolific Keralite
author of medieval times. The second part is a critical edition of the text.
Published in 2008
Price: Rs. 200.00
ISBN 81-7748-123-1
30. A Critical Study of Nryaa Paita and his works
Author: K. Sekharan
The work aims to study four available works of Nryaa Paita, which
come under different faculties, which deserve thorough study and critical
evaluation.
Published in 2008
Price: Rs. 125.00
ISBN 81-7748-125-8
31. Indian Theories of verbal comprehension and hermeneutics
Editor: N.K. Sundareswaran
As is well-known India has a very rich tradition of Hermeneutics. This
volume containing 21 articles in English and Sanskrit covers the entire gamut
of the same.
Published in 2011
Price: Rs. 170.00
ISBN 81-7748-1171-1

32. The Contribution of Kelallr Nlakaha Somayj To Astronomy

Author: N.K. Sundareswaran
Kelallr Nlakaha Somayji is one of the brilliant products of Kerala
school of Mathematics. Well known for his elaborate commentary on
ryabhaya, he drives home the point that Jyotia is a science subject to
periodical modification and revision.
The present work evaluates the contribution of Somayji to the twin
disciplines of Mathematics and Astronomy.
Published in 2011
Price: Rs. 90.00
ISBN 81-7748-149-5
33. Temple Architecture And Rituals of Kerala
Author: Dr. Jayan Erancheri illam
Kerals has got a unique tradition of temple architecture and rituals. The
Tantrasamuccaya is an important treatise on all ritualistic and architectural
aspects of Kerala temples. The present work gives a lucid account of all these
aspects in a comprehensive manner.
Published in 2009
Price: Rs. 125.00
ISBN 81-7748-150-9
34. Science and technology as reflected in Arthastra
Author: Dr. P.V Narayanan
The scientific and technical literature in ancient India is a major unexplored
area of research. Arthastra of Kauilya is one of the important treatises in
this regard. The present study extensively deals with several aspects of
Arthastra like agriculture, animal husbandry, architecture, mining and
metallurgy etc.
Published in 2011
Price: Rs. 170.00
ISBN 81-7748-151-7
35. Current Readings in Arthastra
Editor : Dr. C Rajendran

The Arthastra is seminal text of ancient Indian polity from a

multidisciplinary perspective. The present volume contains many articles on
different aspects of the work authored by distinguished scholars from a wide
range of disciplines. Francis Zimmermann, M.G.S. Narayanan, Rajan
Gurukkal and Veluthat Kesavan are some of the contributors to the volume.
Published in 2008
Price: Rs. 150.00
ISBN 81-7748-132-0
36. Sahithyasudha
Editor: P. Narayanan Nabmoodiri
Sahithyasudha is a commemoration volume in the name of Prof. M.S.
Menon, the founder head of the department. Prof. Menon was a committed
teacher and an acclaimed literary critic. The present volume covers the
multifarious facets of Indology.
Published in 2011
Price: Rs. 175.00
ISBN 81-7748-163-0
37. The Concept of Pratibh
Author: Dr. J. Prasad
Pratibh is one of the unique concepts of literary criticism and philosophy of
ancient India. The present volume discusses in detail all the literary aspects
of the same.
Published in 2011
Price: Rs. 175.00
ISBN 81-7748-161-7
38. Agadatantra
Author: Dr. Ajitha T.S
Scientific literature is a major unexplored area of research in the traditional
knowledge systems of India. The present author has made a comprehensive
study of toxicology which deals with the symptoms and treatment of poison.
Objective approach and the rational temperament are the notable features of
the present work.
Published in 2011
Price: Rs. 250.00
ISBN 81-7748--162-4

39. Mnameyodaya
Author: V.R. Muralidharan
Mnameyodaya is an important and handy manual on Bha
Mms , jointly authored by Melputtr Nryaa Bhaa and Nryaa
Paita. It covers both the mna and meya categories of Bha school of
Prvamms. The present work contains a lucid exposition and critical
evaluation of Mnameyodaya.
Published in 2011
Price: Rs. 145.00
ISBN 81-7748-168-1
44. Daranasudh
Editor: Dr. N. K. Sundareswaran
Daranasudh (Prof. T. K. Narayanan felicitation volume) contains 19
articles on different aspects of Indian philosophy, written by eminent
scholars like Dr. C. Rajendran, Dr. N. P. Unni and Prof. K. N. Neelakantan.
Price: Rs. 120.00
ISBN 81-7748-175-4
45. Creative writing in Sanskrit
(Studies in Rjaekharas Kvyamms)
Author: Dr. V. K. Vijayan
The first ever critical and comprehensive study on Kvyamms.
Price: Rs. 300.00
ISBN 81-7748-176-2
46. Prarodanam
(Sanskrit rendering of the famous Malayalam poem Prarodanam authored
by Kumran n. Translator Sri Vasudeva Ganakan)
Editor: N.K. Sundareswaran
Published in December 2012
ISBN 81-7748- 177-0
978-81-7748- 177-8
47. Subbarmyam
(Collected Sanskrit works of P.S. Subbarama Pattar)
General Editor: Dr. N.K. Sundareswaran

The volume is a collection of complete Sanskrit works of P. S. Subbarama

Pattar (1889-1977), a traditional Sanskrit scholar from Kerala. Sri Pattar was a
master of Sanskrit grammar and poetics. He has written on a wide range of
topics. Simplicity and clarity are his credo. His works include essays,
khaakvya-s, plays, stotra works and stories.
Published in December 2012
ISBN 81-7748- 178-9
978-81-7748- 178-5
Price: Rs. 185.00
48. Reign of Rasa in Sanskrit criticism
(First ever English study on Dhvanyloka)
Author: P. S. Subbarama Pattar
Editor: Dr. N.K. Sundareswaran
The author of the work is Sri P. S. Subbarama Pattar (1889-1977), a
traditional Sanskrit scholar from Kerala. The work is perhaps the first serious
and systematic study in English on Dhvanyloka. It is divided into two parts.
In the first part the author gives a brief but profound critique on the epoch
making text Dhvanyloka. In the second part, he tries to establish that the soul
purpose ofnandavardhana in writing Dhvanyloka is to enunciate a new
theory - the theory that the supreme source of aesthetic delectation as well as
the ultimate end of poetry is realization of Rasa-s
Published in December 2012
ISBN 81-7748- 179-7
978-81-7748- 179-2
Price: Rs. 125.00
49. Vedgadpti
(Collected works of straratna M. Divakaran Namputiri)
Editor: Prof. P. Narayanan Namboodiri
Published in March 2013
ISBN 81-7748- 180-0
978-81-7748- 180-8