amarakosha Project

After my last proposal to encode the ##amarakosha##, I got some new information
which I wish to pass along.

I understand from Thomas Malten that this ##amarakosha## should be available
on some commercial CD containing grammar stuff. I did not get any further 
information on it yet.

I think it makes sense to create a public domain version if enough volunteers 
are available. There are many different editions available and the latest one I 
had was really cheap - only 20Rs/. The text itself is classical and I presume 
the original author does not have any copyrights(:-)! (Amarasi.nha worked in
the fifth century!)

I have some volunteers and extra copies of the book can be made available.

There is a total of 1563 couplets - a total of 3126 lines. It seems to take 
about two hours for 100 lines - proofreading and all! This might be much faster 
if proofreading is not involved. I expect that 5 people in two months can 
finish it.

I have always found it to be a very valuable source - next to the dictionary 
itself!

I have a newly created web page
www.ms.uky.edu/~sohum
It contains a sample itx file as well as a postscript file of amarakosha sample. The postscript file is in a raw form - no numbering or meanings yet, 
but this can be added later.

I have also added a new experiment.

There has been discussions about pronunciations on the net. I have included two
sound recordings of pieces from amarakosha. Please try these and let me know what you think. The quality of recording is low, but it is only an experiment!

If this looks like a good way to communicate the intended sounds, I can add 
more or include your submissions too! I would also like suggestions about what 
sounds/recitations I should add here. I would like to generate a full sound 
library some day!