The Thirty-Two Vidya-s

Here's a copy of The Thirty-Two Vidya-s by K. Narayanaswami Aiyar – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 132 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

The Thirty-Two Vidyā-s by K. Narayanaswami Aiyar is a scholarly exposition on the traditional Indian classification of knowledge systems, known as "vidyās" or sciences. Drawing from ancient Hindu scriptures, Aiyar outlines and explains each of the thirty-two vidyās, which encompass spiritual, philosophical, ritualistic, and practical domains of learning. He explores how these diverse forms of knowledge—from grammar and logic to metaphysics and sacred arts—contribute to holistic education and spiritual evolution. The work reflects Aiyar’s mission to illuminate the richness of India’s intellectual heritage, showing how these ancient disciplines remain relevant for understanding consciousness, ethics, and human development today.

Book details

• Author: K. Narayanaswami Aiyar
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 132
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1896

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The Thirty-Two Vidya-s is written by K. Narayanaswami Aiyar.

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