Author: Frits Staal
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780143099864
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
In this unprecedented guide to the Vedas, Frits Staal, the celebrated author of Agni- The Vedic Ritual of the Fire Altarand Universals- Studies in Indian Logic and Linguisticsexamines 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.
Discovering the Vedas
Author: Frits Staal
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780143099864
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
In this unprecedented guide to the Vedas, Frits Staal, the celebrated author of Agni- The Vedic Ritual of the Fire Altarand Universals- Studies in Indian Logic and Linguisticsexamines 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 Books India
ISBN: 9780143099864
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
In this unprecedented guide to the Vedas, Frits Staal, the celebrated author of Agni- The Vedic Ritual of the Fire Altarand Universals- Studies in Indian Logic and Linguisticsexamines 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.
The Holy Vedas
Author: Satyakam Vidyalankar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788185120546
Category : Hindu hymns, Sanskrit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788185120546
Category : Hindu hymns, Sanskrit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Wisdom of the Vedas
Author: Jagadish Chatterji
Publisher: Quest Books
ISBN: 0835630544
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
How did the universe come into being? What is the nature of God? Of the human spirit? All who seek understanding will find this book an illuminating presentation of India's oldest and most profound religious and philosophical tradition. The Wisdom of the Vedas was first published in 1931 by Kailas Press under the title India's Outlook on Life. The Theosophical Publishing House published a second edition in 1973, and again in 1980 under the Quest imprint. The present 1992 edition was edited to reflect the modern use of inclusive language, and includes an introduction by Vedic scholar David Frawley. Mr. Frawley explains to the Western reader, "The Vedas are the original scripture or source teaching of the Hindu tradition, from which its many branches of Vedanta, Yoga, and Tantra have emerged through time, and to which they all look back with reverence." The Vedas are also "..the background relative to which the Buddhist religion evolved, and Buddhism also preserves many Vedic terms and practices." The study then, of the Vedas is important to understanding many different Eastern teachings. The author is from India, and has an unusual ability to frame the subtleties of Eastern thought for the Western world.
Publisher: Quest Books
ISBN: 0835630544
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
How did the universe come into being? What is the nature of God? Of the human spirit? All who seek understanding will find this book an illuminating presentation of India's oldest and most profound religious and philosophical tradition. The Wisdom of the Vedas was first published in 1931 by Kailas Press under the title India's Outlook on Life. The Theosophical Publishing House published a second edition in 1973, and again in 1980 under the Quest imprint. The present 1992 edition was edited to reflect the modern use of inclusive language, and includes an introduction by Vedic scholar David Frawley. Mr. Frawley explains to the Western reader, "The Vedas are the original scripture or source teaching of the Hindu tradition, from which its many branches of Vedanta, Yoga, and Tantra have emerged through time, and to which they all look back with reverence." The Vedas are also "..the background relative to which the Buddhist religion evolved, and Buddhism also preserves many Vedic terms and practices." The study then, of the Vedas is important to understanding many different Eastern teachings. The author is from India, and has an unusual ability to frame the subtleties of Eastern thought for the Western world.
The Vedas
Author: Roshen Dalal
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184757638
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Your essential guide to the Vedas When were the Vedas written, and why? Who were the people who composed them? Where did they come from, how did they live? Questions, conjectures and debates go hand in hand with the Vedas, the sacred keystone texts of Hinduism. Now, noted historian Roshen Dalal sifts through centuries of information and research to present, in a straightforward and succinct manner, an account of the Vedas that is authoritative yet accessible, thus appealing to both scholars and lay readers. In this book, key insights into the Vedas are complemented by a celebration of the poetry that lies within the texts. Using socio-economic data and archaeological and linguistic research, the author introduces us to the Vedic era, enabling us to understand the culture and philosophy that produced these ancient and sublime texts. • Based on original research and numerous authoritative sources, including auxiliary texts and early commentaries • Appendices featuring selected hymns from all four Vedas, and listing all the hymns that make up the Rig Veda • Conveniently cross-referenced with a wealth of information
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184757638
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Your essential guide to the Vedas When were the Vedas written, and why? Who were the people who composed them? Where did they come from, how did they live? Questions, conjectures and debates go hand in hand with the Vedas, the sacred keystone texts of Hinduism. Now, noted historian Roshen Dalal sifts through centuries of information and research to present, in a straightforward and succinct manner, an account of the Vedas that is authoritative yet accessible, thus appealing to both scholars and lay readers. In this book, key insights into the Vedas are complemented by a celebration of the poetry that lies within the texts. Using socio-economic data and archaeological and linguistic research, the author introduces us to the Vedic era, enabling us to understand the culture and philosophy that produced these ancient and sublime texts. • Based on original research and numerous authoritative sources, including auxiliary texts and early commentaries • Appendices featuring selected hymns from all four Vedas, and listing all the hymns that make up the Rig Veda • Conveniently cross-referenced with a wealth of information
Vedic Physics
Author: Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781637545690
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The ?igveda is the first book of humankind and the most sacred scripture of Hinduism. It also happens to be the most ill-understood book of our times. Despite the extensive study by academic and religious scholars, the purpose and meaning of the ?igveda and many ancient Hindu scriptures remain unclear. In this pathbreaking book, the discovery of the ?igveda as a book of ancient cosmology is described, and related to the seals of ancient Indus Valley Civilization, thereby challenging our perception of humanity."The Vedas have always been lauded as containing the secrets of cosmogenesis. Raja Roy in his remarkable book shows how this is true not only from the yogic vison but according to the latest insights of modern physics. The book takes the reader on a vast panoramic journey through the universe of matter, mind and human history as well."David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), Director, American Institute of Vedic Studies"Roy presents a new framework for the understanding of the Vedic hymns from the point of view of physics and then he draws parallels with recent theories on the nature of the universe. We celebrate the new path he has hewn through the bush of old scholarship."Professor Subhash Kak, Oklahoma State University
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781637545690
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The ?igveda is the first book of humankind and the most sacred scripture of Hinduism. It also happens to be the most ill-understood book of our times. Despite the extensive study by academic and religious scholars, the purpose and meaning of the ?igveda and many ancient Hindu scriptures remain unclear. In this pathbreaking book, the discovery of the ?igveda as a book of ancient cosmology is described, and related to the seals of ancient Indus Valley Civilization, thereby challenging our perception of humanity."The Vedas have always been lauded as containing the secrets of cosmogenesis. Raja Roy in his remarkable book shows how this is true not only from the yogic vison but according to the latest insights of modern physics. The book takes the reader on a vast panoramic journey through the universe of matter, mind and human history as well."David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), Director, American Institute of Vedic Studies"Roy presents a new framework for the understanding of the Vedic hymns from the point of view of physics and then he draws parallels with recent theories on the nature of the universe. We celebrate the new path he has hewn through the bush of old scholarship."Professor Subhash Kak, Oklahoma State University
A Simple Guide to the Vedas
Author: V. Sagar Garg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935462118
Category : Vedas
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With no extra clutter and no extra reading, this introductory guide to the Vedas--the oldest books known to mankind--distills the information down to an easily digestible format. It explores spiritual concepts such as karma, dharma, and meditation, and shows how to develop control over your mind and body and begin living a more fulfilling, awakened, and enjoyable life.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935462118
Category : Vedas
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With no extra clutter and no extra reading, this introductory guide to the Vedas--the oldest books known to mankind--distills the information down to an easily digestible format. It explores spiritual concepts such as karma, dharma, and meditation, and shows how to develop control over your mind and body and begin living a more fulfilling, awakened, and enjoyable life.
The Rig Veda
Author: Ralph T. H. Griffith, Translator
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465579494
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465579494
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Golden Book of the Holy Vedas
Author: Arthur Anthony Macdonell
Publisher: Vijaya Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Select Hymns devoted to various deities, with descriptive notes, transliteration and translated into English by an authority on the subject. Perhaps the best book about the Vedas for the lay educated reader-Hymns of Agni, Indra, Varuna, Soma, Ashvins, Ushas, Yama, Mandukas, Pitaras, Purusha Sukta, Creation, Gambler etc.
Publisher: Vijaya Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Select Hymns devoted to various deities, with descriptive notes, transliteration and translated into English by an authority on the subject. Perhaps the best book about the Vedas for the lay educated reader-Hymns of Agni, Indra, Varuna, Soma, Ashvins, Ushas, Yama, Mandukas, Pitaras, Purusha Sukta, Creation, Gambler etc.
The Holy Vedas
Author: Bibek Debroy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788170188506
Category : Vedas
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788170188506
Category : Vedas
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
Dharma Deck
Author: Michael Franti
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781601090317
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781601090317
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description