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The Student's Sanskrit-English Dictionary is a comprehensive reference for students of the Sanskrit language. The book provides translations and definitions for a large number of Sanskrit words in English, giving students an easy explanation which they will remember with ease. Drawing from the style and definitions in the Webster's Complete English Dictionary, this authoritative book also contains content extracted from vedic texts and literature, such as Ramayana and Mahabharata, Puranas and Upapuranas, Smrti and Niti literature, Darsanas or Systems of Philosophy, such as Nyaya, Vedanta, Mimamsa, Sankhya and Yoga. In addition, it contains extracts from famous works, allowing students to understand the language and its myriad forms of use through study. It is an indispensable resource for any Sanskrit learner or scholar. About Vaman Shivram Apte Vaman Shivram Apte was an Indian Sanskrit scholar and academician hailing from Konkan. A prodigious student from an early age, he studied Sanskrit at college and won the Bhau Daii Sanskrit Prize at the B. A. examination and the Bhagawandas Scholarship at the M. A. examination while he studied at the Deccan College. He founded the New English School in 1880, and was invested with the office of Superintendent. A staunch secularist, Apte fought against the teaching of the Bible at Matriculation Schools and brought about the Hunter Commission which is in force even today, helping teachers all across India. He has also written: Guide to Sanskrit Composition, The Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary, The Students' Hand-Book of Progressive Exercises, Part I and, II and Kusuma-mala.