The Adyar Library Series No. 30

GENERAL EDITOR:

G. SRINIVASA MURTI, B.A., B.L., M.B. & C.M., Jewel of Physiciansoriginal: "Vaidyaratna"; a title of honor bestowed upon practitioners of traditional Indian medicine

Director, Adyar Library

THE OCEAN OF MUSIC BY SHARNGADEVA original: "Saṅgītaratnākara of Śārṅgadeva"; literally "The Jewel-Mine (or Ocean) of Music," the most authoritative 13th-century Sanskrit text on Indian classical music and dance

WITH TWO COMMENTARIES

Sangita Ratnakara

The Adyar Library Series No. 30

THE OCEAN OF MUSIC BY SHARNGADEVA original: "Saṅgītaratnākara of Śārṅgadeva"; literally "The Jewel-Mine (or Ocean) of Music," the most authoritative 13th-century Sanskrit text on Indian classical music and dance

Vol. I—Chapter 1 original: "Adhyāya 1"