Author: Brian K. Smith
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
ISBN: 9788120815322
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The classical Vedic texts that deal with large-scale sacrificial ritual and those writings that deal with domestic ritual have traditionally been treated as unrelated. The former are devoted to the explication of rituals that are dominated by wealthy male elites; the latter concern humble private ceremonies more open to famale participation. Reflections on Resemblance, Ritual and Religion argues that there is in fact, a fundamental connection between these two large and important bodies of Indic religious literature.
Reflections on Resemblance, Ritual, and Religion
Author: Brian K. Smith
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
ISBN: 9788120815322
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The classical Vedic texts that deal with large-scale sacrificial ritual and those writings that deal with domestic ritual have traditionally been treated as unrelated. The former are devoted to the explication of rituals that are dominated by wealthy male elites; the latter concern humble private ceremonies more open to famale participation. Reflections on Resemblance, Ritual and Religion argues that there is in fact, a fundamental connection between these two large and important bodies of Indic religious literature.
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
ISBN: 9788120815322
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The classical Vedic texts that deal with large-scale sacrificial ritual and those writings that deal with domestic ritual have traditionally been treated as unrelated. The former are devoted to the explication of rituals that are dominated by wealthy male elites; the latter concern humble private ceremonies more open to famale participation. Reflections on Resemblance, Ritual and Religion argues that there is in fact, a fundamental connection between these two large and important bodies of Indic religious literature.
Discovering the Vedas
Author: Frits Staal
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184758839
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
This Is A Remarkable Book. It Untangles The Many Complexities Of The Vedas And Combines Staal S Scholarly Respect For The Texts, With Explanations That Are Lucid And Occasionally Witty. His Insights Are Thoughtful And Perceptive. Romila Thapar In This Unprecedented Guide To The Vedas, Frits Staal, The Celebrated Author Of Agni: The Vedic Ritual Of The Fire Altar And Universals: Studies In Indian Logic And Linguistics Examines Almost Every Aspect Of These Ancient Sources Of Indic Civilisation. Staal Extracts Concrete Information From The Oral Tradition And Archaeology About Vedic People And Their Language, What They Thought And Did, And Where They Went And When. He Provides Essential Information About The Vedas And Includes Selections And Translations. Staal Sheds Light On Mantras And Rituals, That Contributed To What Came To Be Known As Hinduism. Significant Is A Modern Analysis Of What We Can Learn From The Vedas Today: The Original Forms Of The Vedic Sciences, As Well As The Perceptive Wisdom Of The Composers Of The Vedas. The Author Puts Vedic Civilisation In A Global Perspective Through A Wide-Ranging Comparison With Other Indic Philosophies And Religions, Primarily Buddhism For Staal, Originally A Logician, The Voyage Of Discovering The Vedas Is Like Unpeeling An Onion But Without The Certainty Of Reaching An End. Even So, His Book Shows That The Vedas Have A Logic All Their Own. Accessible, Finely-Argued, And With A Wealth Of Information And Insight, Discovering The Vedas Is For Both The Scholar And The Interested Lay Reader.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184758839
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
This Is A Remarkable Book. It Untangles The Many Complexities Of The Vedas And Combines Staal S Scholarly Respect For The Texts, With Explanations That Are Lucid And Occasionally Witty. His Insights Are Thoughtful And Perceptive. Romila Thapar In This Unprecedented Guide To The Vedas, Frits Staal, The Celebrated Author Of Agni: The Vedic Ritual Of The Fire Altar And Universals: Studies In Indian Logic And Linguistics Examines Almost Every Aspect Of These Ancient Sources Of Indic Civilisation. Staal Extracts Concrete Information From The Oral Tradition And Archaeology About Vedic People And Their Language, What They Thought And Did, And Where They Went And When. He Provides Essential Information About The Vedas And Includes Selections And Translations. Staal Sheds Light On Mantras And Rituals, That Contributed To What Came To Be Known As Hinduism. Significant Is A Modern Analysis Of What We Can Learn From The Vedas Today: The Original Forms Of The Vedic Sciences, As Well As The Perceptive Wisdom Of The Composers Of The Vedas. The Author Puts Vedic Civilisation In A Global Perspective Through A Wide-Ranging Comparison With Other Indic Philosophies And Religions, Primarily Buddhism For Staal, Originally A Logician, The Voyage Of Discovering The Vedas Is Like Unpeeling An Onion But Without The Certainty Of Reaching An End. Even So, His Book Shows That The Vedas Have A Logic All Their Own. Accessible, Finely-Argued, And With A Wealth Of Information And Insight, Discovering The Vedas Is For Both The Scholar And The Interested Lay Reader.
Illustrated Dictionary of Vedic Rituals
Author: H. G. Ranade
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Category : Hindu symbolism
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
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Category : Hindu symbolism
Languages : en
Pages : 430
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Vedic Religion and Rituals
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Languages : en
Pages : 247
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Languages : en
Pages : 247
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Encyclopaedia Indica: Vedic religion and rituals
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Category : Bangladesh
Languages : en
Pages : 274
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Category : Bangladesh
Languages : en
Pages : 274
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The Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and Upanishads
Author: Arthur Berriedale Keith
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Category : Hindu philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
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Category : Hindu philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 340
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Vedic Traditions and Rituals
Author: Raj Pruthi
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Category : Hinduism
Languages : en
Pages : 282
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Category : Hinduism
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Rituals, Mantras, and Science
Author: Jayant Burde
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
ISBN: 9788120820531
Category : Hinduism
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
In this book the author discusses the places of science in rituals and mantras. Using structural analysis he shows that rituals in general, whether religious, political, social or otherwise have common structural patterns. These patterns are shared by poetry, music,dance and gymanastics, but not by language. Consideration of animal rituals and pathological rituals leads him to propose a general theory which unifies all rituals-like activities.
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
ISBN: 9788120820531
Category : Hinduism
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
In this book the author discusses the places of science in rituals and mantras. Using structural analysis he shows that rituals in general, whether religious, political, social or otherwise have common structural patterns. These patterns are shared by poetry, music,dance and gymanastics, but not by language. Consideration of animal rituals and pathological rituals leads him to propose a general theory which unifies all rituals-like activities.
The Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and Upanishads
Author: Arthur Berriedale Keith
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
ISBN: 9788120806443
Category : Hindu philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
message from the Dalai Lama. The book provides: new ideas and ways of
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
ISBN: 9788120806443
Category : Hindu philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
message from the Dalai Lama. The book provides: new ideas and ways of
The Religion of the Veda
Author: Maurice Bloomfield
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Category : Brahmanism
Languages : en
Pages : 334
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Category : Brahmanism
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description