Notes on the Grammar of the Rámáyan of Tulsí Dás (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edwin Greaves

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267438206 ISBN 13: 9780267438204

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the grammar behind the Ramāyan with this detailed study of the verb system.

This edition analyzes how the verb and its tenses are formed and used, with clear examples drawn from the Ramāyan of Tulsī Dās.

This work explains the different verb forms, including the indefinite tense, gerundive, and various finite tenses. It also covers special forms and their distinct meanings, such as the gerundive’s nuanced uses and the Imperative, Passive, and Infinitive constructions. Readings are tied to practical translations and metre, making the material accessible to students and readers of classical Indian poetry alike.

• Learn how the simple verb and its auxiliaries function across tenses and moods.
• See how forms terminating in certain endings modify meaning beyond basic grammar.
• Explore the use of the indefinite and gerundive tenses, plus less common tenses and constructions.
• Understand irregular verbs and how irregular patterns arise in the Ramāyan’s verse.

Ideal for readers of the Ramāyan, students of historical Hindi and Sanskrit grammar, and scholars seeking a precise, text-backed overview of verbal forms.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267438206
• ISBN 13: 9780267438204
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 44