About
About Us
Pratibha Prakashan, a name synonymous with excellence in Indological literature, has been at the forefront of promoting the rich cultural heritage of India for over 35 years. Founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar, Dr. Radhey Shyam Shukla, in 1985, our mission has always been to disseminate knowledge of Indology and Indic languages to true seekers of wisdom worldwide.
We take immense pride in our impressive publications of over 800 books covering various aspects of Indology and Indic languages, including Indian art, architecture, archaeology, and more. Our publications are a testimony to our unwavering commitment to providing world-class literature to our readers, which has made us a leading force in the field of Indology in India.
Our dedication to the dissemination of knowledge has been recognized globally, and our books are widely read and appreciated by Indological diaspora across the world. Our publications are available in leading colleges and universities, research centers, and libraries worldwide.
At Pratibha Prakashan, we strive to maintain the highest standards of quality, and our books are meticulously curated to ensure that they meet the needs of all our readers. With several more publications in the pipeline, we continue to be a trusted source of Indological literature for those who seek knowledge and understanding of the rich cultural heritage of India.
We have published books in various genres of Indology such as:
Veda and Religion, Archaeology, History and Culture, Language and Linguistics, Sanskrit Grammar and Literature, Indian Music, Astrology, Ayurveda, Yoga, and more.
These segments are embellished by some great and renowned authors like:
Prof. Ram Karan Sharma (former Vice-Chancellor, Darbhanga University),
Swaraj Prakash Gupta (Chairman, Indian Archaeological Society),
Dr. Radha Vallabha Tripathi (Former VC, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan),
Dr. Smt. Pushpa Dikshit (Paniniya Shodh Sansthan)
Dr. Roop Kishor Shastri (VC, Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalay)
and more.
Few of many great publications by Pratibha Prakashan are:
अष्टाध्यायी सहजबोध (६ भाग) – डॉ पुष्पा दीक्षित
Archaeology of Orissa (2 Vols.) – Kishore K Basa
Encyclopedia of Indian Music; संगीत राग कल्पद्रुम (3 Parts) – Editor: Nagendra Nath Basu, Re-Edited with Hindi Prastavika: Dr. Radhey Shyam Shukla
Comprehensive Dictionary of Vedic Roots; वृहद् वैदिक संहिता धातु कोष (in 7 Volumes) – Satyadev Nigamalankar Chaturvedi
and many more.
Many of our publications have won national and international awards.
Our aim at Pratibha Prakashan is to provide great works of publication in the finest quality and a great price to our readers which can be consumed and cherished for generations.
As this Sanskrit verse expresses our aim accurately:
स्वस्मै स्वल्पं समाजाय सर्वस्वं।
svasmai svalpaṃ samājāya sarvasvaṃ।
A little bit for yourself and everything for others!