Odia Bhasatatwa (Odia)

“Odia Bhasatatwa” (ଓଡିଆ ଭାଷାତତ୍ତ୍ୱ) by Pandit Sri. Gopinatha Nanda Sharma is considered a seminal and foundational work in the field of Odia linguistics. Published in 1927, this comprehensive book delves deeply into the intricacies of the Odia language, exploring its grammar, structure, and historical evolution.Authored by Pandit Gopinatha Nanda Sharma, a highly respected Odia linguist, scholar, and lexicographer, the book provides a detailed analysis of the language’s origins and development, tracing its connections to Sanskrit and Prakrit while asserting its independent identity. Sharma’s scholarly approach, backed by extensive examples from Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Odia literature, makes “Odia Bhasatatwa” an authentic and essential resource for understanding the linguistic landscape of Odia.The work is highly regarded for its in-depth discussion of Odia alphabet, pronunciation, and grammar, and it remains a crucial reference for students and scholars of Odia language and literature. Pandit Gopinatha Nanda Sharma’s contribution through this book is considered invaluable, earning him a distinguished place in the history of Odia scholarship.Reprinted with new chapter and introduction by Upendra prasad Dalai,Who is also a distinguished scholar on odia language and anther of origin and development of odia in odia