Bhaṭṭoji Dīkṣita

Bhaṭṭoji Dīkṣita
Born
Maharashtra or Andhra Pradesh, India
Philosophical work
Era17th-century
Main interestsSanskrit Grammar, linguistics
Notable worksSiddhantakaumudi, Shabdakaustubha, Prauda Manorama
Notable ideasSphota

Bhattoji Dikshita was a 17th-century Sanskrit grammarian who authored the Siddhānta Kaumudī, Shabda-Kaustubha, and Prauda Manorama. He was born into a Brahmin family and settled in Varanasi, a major hub for Sanskrit learning. Here, he focused on his scholarly pursuits through financial support from the local rulers.

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