A Note on the Evidence of Pāṇini on Vāsudeva‑worship

By K. G. Subrahmanyam

Vol. 2 · No. 1March - 1926pp. 186-188English

Summary

The article examines Panini's sūtra 14.3.98 and its connection to Vāsudeva-worship. Pāṇini's sūtra prescribes a specific suffixation rule, and Patañjalimī's Mahābhāṣya discusses whether "Vāsudeva" refers to a Gotra, Ksatriya, or a divine name. Patañjali concludes it denotes the Lord, arguing no redundancy exists in Panini's rules. The author refutes objections claiming "bhakti" (religious adoration) in sūtra 14.3.95 is unnecessary, asserting Panini's distinction between sect-names (under 14.2.24) and divine names remains valid. The analysis affirms Bhandarkar's view that Panini's sūtra provides evidence for Vāsudeva-worship. The second section briefly reports on archaeological progress in Mysore (1923-24), highlighting Dr. R. Shama Shastri's work, including temple surveys, repairs, and museum initiatives.

Conclusion

This analysis demonstrates that Pāṇini's sūtra 14,3,98, as interpreted by Patañjalimātra

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