Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v1.c4.4

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I have no doubt that the public, both expert and lay, will find this work of great value. Modern engineers, in particular, will find this volume a source of inspiration, something that will provoke thought and may possibly bring some contribution to current thinking on the subject. Such works shall take a long time to be appreciated and longer time still for being re-printed. From this point of view, it is necessary that the first edition should be excellently printed and excellently edited. Study of sanskrit is becoming more popular after independence but I feel the tradition of devoted and dedicated work, particularly, in Sanskrit research, is not well-sustained. A scientific and sy tematic outlook in the interpretation of Sanskrit lore deserves to be encouraged. Dr. Shukla's research work, I am sure, will inspire younger generation to undertake such work. In conclusion I hope that Dr. Shukla completes all the ten volumes of this particular branch of Indology as he has contemplated.