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About The Book: "Nalopākhyānam: Story of Nala" by Monier-Williams is a scholarly edition and translation of the Nala episode from the Indian epic Mahabharata. The story centers on King Nala and his wife Damayanti, exploring themes of love, fate, virtue, and redemption. Nala, a noble king, loses his kingdom and is separated from Damayanti due to a gambling curse. After enduring trials, including disguises and wanderings, he regains his true self and reunites with her. Monier-Williams presents the Sanskrit text with English commentary, highlighting its poetic beauty and moral depth, making it accessible for Western audiences interested in Indian classical literature and philosophy. About The Author: Sir Monier Monier-Williams (1819–1899) was a renowned British Sanskrit scholar and the second Boden Professor of Sanskrit at Oxford University. Dedicated to the study of Indian languages and culture, he translated major Sanskrit works such as Śākuntala, Vikramorvaśī, and the story of Nala and Damayanti. His original works—like Indian Wisdom, Hinduism, and Buddhism—explored Hindu and Buddhist philosophies with scholarly precision. He also compiled the monumental Sanskrit-English Dictionary, still a vital resource today. Aimed partly at promoting comparative religion and partly at supporting Christian missionary efforts, his work bridged Eastern and Western thought during the height of British colonial influence in India. booksongujarat The Title 'Mahatma Gandhi Life Writings And Speeches written/authored/edited by Mrs. Sarojini Naidu', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789371069342 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 463 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.