{"product_id":"the-thirty-two-vidya-s-gyan-books","title":"The Thirty-Two Vidya-s","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a copy of \u003cem\u003eThe Thirty-Two Vidya-s\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e K. Narayanaswami Aiyar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyan Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1896\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs The Thirty-Two Vidya-s available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – \u003cem\u003eThe Thirty-Two Vidya-s\u003c\/em\u003e is available here in Paperback and Hardcover; pick the one you want from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote The Thirty-Two Vidya-s?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Thirty-Two Vidya-s is written by K. Narayanaswami Aiyar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67964585115759,"sku":"9789371339674","price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67964585148527,"sku":"9789371337960","price":16.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9789371339674.jpg?v=1792639171","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/the-thirty-two-vidya-s-gyan-books","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}