Prakrit Abhyasa Saurabh

This document is the table of contents and introductory pages for "Prakrit Abhyasa Saurabh" (A Compendium of Prakrit Practice), authored by Dr. Kamalchand Sogani and published by Apabhramsa Sahitya Academy in 2010.

Key Highlights:

• Purpose: The book is designed to facilitate the study and teaching of Prakrit language. It compiles exercises based on the author's earlier work, "Prakrit Rachana Saurabh" (A Compendium of Prakrit Composition). The goal is to save time spent on sending exercises individually through correspondence and to provide a structured learning resource for institutions and students.
• Author and Publisher: Dr. Kamalchand Sogani, a former Professor of Philosophy at Sukhadia University, Udaipur, is the author. The book is published by Apabhramsa Sahitya Academy, part of the Jain Vidya Sansthan at Shri Mahavirji, Rajasthan.
• Content: The book is structured around a series of exercises (Abhyasa) covering various aspects of Prakrit grammar and composition. The table of contents reveals a systematic progression through verb tenses (present, past, future), passive voice, participles, noun declensions, pronouns, and various grammatical structures. It also includes exercises on Prakrit stories.
• Structure of Exercises: Each "Abhyasa" (Exercise) typically involves:
  • Translating sentences from Hindi to Prakrit.
  • Applying specific grammatical rules from "Prakrit Rachana Saurabh."
  • Identifying correct pronouns for given verb forms.
  • Conjugating verbs according to person, number, and root.
  • Analyzing verb forms (person, number, root, and suffix).
  • Identifying pronouns (person, case, number, and gender).
• Key Grammatical Topics Covered:
  • Verb Tenses: Present, Past (भूतकाल), Future (भविष्यत्काल).
  • Voice: Active and Passive (भाववाच्य, कर्मवाच्य).
  • Participles: Gerunds (सम्बन्धक भूतकृदन्त), Infinitive forms (हेत्वर्थक कृदन्त), Present participles (वर्तमान कृदन्त), Past passive participles (भूतकालिक कृदन्त - भाववाच्य), Potential participles (विधिकृदन्त - भाववाच्य).
  • Noun Declension: Various cases and numbers for masculine, neuter, and feminine nouns (अकारान्त, प्रकारान्त, इकारान्त, ईकारान्त, उकारान्त, ऊकारान्त).
  • Pronouns: Various forms and analyses.
  • Causative Verbs: (प्रेरणार्थक प्रत्यय).
  • Idiomatic Expressions and Adverbs: (स्वायिक प्रत्यय, विविध सर्वनाम, अव्यय).
  • Grammatical Analysis: Detailed breakdown of sentence structures.
• Prakrit Literature: The latter part of the book includes exercises on several Prakrit stories (e.g., Kasessa Bhajja, Gamillayo Sagadio, Sasuragehavasinam Chujamayaranam Kaham, etc.), indicating an application of grammatical knowledge to actual literary texts.
• Methodology: The book emphasizes a systematic approach to learning Prakrit grammar and composition, building from basic verb conjugations and noun declensions to more complex sentence structures and literary applications.
• Target Audience: Students learning Prakrit, educational institutions offering Prakrit courses, and scholars interested in Prakrit grammar and literature.

In essence, "Prakrit Abhyasa Saurabh" is a comprehensive workbook designed to teach the Prakrit language through structured exercises, building upon foundational grammar to advanced composition and literary analysis, all within the context of Jain tradition and scholarship.