Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c15.s2.t72.5

v2.c15.s2.t72.5

Giri Deshingkar possessed exceptional scholarly skills in disciplines such as history and philosophy and had an in-depth knowledge of science and technology. He was known for his comprehensive grasp of Chinese history, the eye for minute details and the rigour of analysis. He emphasised the need to pay attention to long-term historical processes, especially civilisational trends, while studying in China. As an expert in Chinese language, he insisted that scholars doing research on China should not just depend on translations but visit the original text and do a careful reading.