Revealing Deeper Meanings: Narratives from Veda to Puranas - Hardcover

Sindhu S. Dange

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8173055629 ISBN 13: 9788173055621

Publisher: Aryan Books International, 2016

Synopsis

Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. Arthaveda as a device. 2. Acculturation of ancient tribes and clans. 3. Sacrifice-concept and phases. 4. Code of conduct-epic-puranic approach. 5. Curse and boon-mythological strategies. 6. Epic-puranic gods and goddesses-some facets. Appendices. Bibliography. Index. Narratives or mythical accounts from Veda to Puranas, at every place, support the issues occurring in the multi-faceted ancient Indian tradition. For every change, though slight, in the ancient Indian society, and for a new face-lift of the society, in the sphere of code of conduct, these narratives figure as arthavada, and have functional value. To know the real purport of these narratives is the right key to unfold the fine synthesis of 'Old' and 'New', that has made the Indian Man. The present book enables the readers to know the Indian way of looking at things through narratives.

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About the Author

Dr Sindhu Sadashiv Dange had been R.G Bhandarkar Professor and Head, Department of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai (1984-1997). She has to her credit numerous research articles and 16 books, including the present one - 10 authored by her, 1 co-authored with Dr Sadashiv A Dange and 5 edited by her. Well known in India for her contribution tothe field of Sanskrit, she is particularly interested in Vedic myths and rituals and Puranic-Hindu beliefs and practices.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aryan Books International
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 8173055629
• ISBN 13: 9788173055621
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 412