This work drawn an attention of the universe to the basic requirement of the human life i.e. Science of ethics consisting in he practice of truthfulness and righteousness. ‘Ethics for Modern Man in Sanskrit Literature’ embodies a collection of twenty-three research papers presented in the national Seminars conducted by Samskrita Shodha Samsthana (SAMSHODHANA) at Sirsi during March 2005. These papers covers a vast range of Sanskrit literature from vedic period to 16th century A.D. These papers put forth a comprehsive exposition of ancient ethical values as reinforced in the Vedas, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavadgita, Vatsyayana’s Kamasutra, Mimamsa darsana, Sankhya-yoga philosophy, Vedanta works of Sankara, Ramanuja, Madhva, saivagamas, literary works of Bhasa, Kalidasa, Bhavabhuti, Magha, among others. By and large, the present work epitomizes ideal values of Indian ethics, emerges an awareness in the hearts of modern people, and fetches the need of the day for the betterment of the society at large.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR K.B. Archak
Dr. K.B. Archak, Reader in Sanskrit, Karnataka University, Dharwad is a devoted scholar in the field of Vedanta and classical literature. He has necessary background of traditional studies. He is recipient of the Karnataka State Award, The Chancellor Jayachamaraja Wodeyar Award for having secured I class I rank at M.A. examination during 1977 at state level. He completed Ph.D. degree in 1984. Besides, he possesses the degrees-M.A. (Hindi), Vedanta-Dharmashastra-Acharya, Alankara-Vidwan. He has more than twenty years experience in teaching and research. He is associated with several academic bodies of national and international repute. He has participated in various conferences/seminars/workshops, and delivered special lectures in different Universities. He wields his pen in English, Sanskrit, Hindi and Kannada with equal felicity. He has to his credit several research papers published in various leading journals of India. He has already published eleven works on Vedanta, Dharmashastra and literature. Other Works of the Author:- 1. Sankara and Madhva on the Isavasya Upanisad; 2. Upanisad-Khandarthas of Raghavendrayati-A critical exposition; 3. A Primer of the Advaita Vedanta; 4. Vedantasara and Its teachings; 5. Tattvamasi in Brahmasutra-sankarabhasya; 6. Manusmriti and Stri (Kannada); 7. Satyadharmayati's Gangalahari-A literary study; 8. Manusmriti and woman (English); 9. In praise of Manu; 10. Varatrayam (A Sanskrit play); 11. Upanisat-katha-kaumudi (Kannada).
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