2011, ISBN: 9788173052835

D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2011. 2nd edition. Hardcover. New. 15 x 23 cm. Vedas aren`t just the scriptural texts, but the earliest record of Indo, Aryan civilisation. On the b… Mehr…

D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2011. 2nd edition. Hardcover. New. 15 x 23 cm. Vedas aren`t just the scriptural texts, but the earliest record of Indo, Aryan civilisation. On the basis of this corpus of mankind`s oldest literature, together with his indepth analyses of the later-day Puranic writings, Professor Bhargava offers the first ever systematic, well-knit study of the Aryan expansion on the Indian subcontinent since c. 3100 bc. Retrieving, thus, hard historical facts from the complex Sanskrit verses of ancient seers, Dr. Bhargava`s book opens a fascinating panorama of life in Vedic India -- highlighting, in particular, its powerful dynastic families, its rishis, society, economic conditions, political setup; religion, philosophy and literature. The book also includes a vivid description of the Aryan homeland, its geography, flora, fauna, and a lot else. Now in its third enlarged, fully revrsed and updated edition; India in the Vedic Age has, ever since its first appearance in 1956, been acclaimed not only by prestigious journals or discerning readers, but also by many IndologistsISanskrit historians of worldwide eminence, including notably, A.L. Basham, K.D. Vajpeyi, Ludwik Stembach, T.G. Mainkar, and G.V. Devas. While A.S. Altekar acknowledged it as "a distinct advance over Pargiter`s work", Dr. Bhargava`s book is certainly, as U.N. Ghoshal observed, "the most original work of our time". Book Contents Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Abbreviations Transliteration System 1. Introduction 2. Examination of Sources 3. General Survey of Aryan Expansion 4. Geography, Fauna, and Flora of the Vedic Homeland The Rivers The Ganga -- The Yamuna -- The Sarasvati -- The Shutudri -- The Parushni -- The Asikni -- The Marudvridha -- The Vitasta -- The Arjikiya -- The Sushoma -- The Sindhu -- The Trishtama -- The Susartu and the Rasa -- The Kubha and the Shveti -- The Krumu and the Mehatnu -- The Gomati -- The Drishadvati and the Apaya -- The Raka and the Brihaddiva -- The Vipash -- The Gauri -- The Suvastu -- The Anitabha -- The Sarayu The Seas The Mountains The Himalayas -- The Sharyanavat Mountains -- The Shushoma Mountains -- The Arjika Mountains -- The Mujavat Mountains The Forests The Desert Tract The Regions The Towns Fauna and Flora 5. The Puranic Genealogies The Saudyumanas The Yadavas -- The Turvasus -- The Druhyus -- The Anavas -- The Pauravas -- The Jahnavas -- The Kashyas -- The Tritsus -- The Panchala Dynasties -- The Barhadrathas The Aikshvakus The Videha Dynasty -- The Vaishalas The Pramshavas Sharyati 6. Agreement of Vedic and Puranic Traditions 7. Evidence of Synchronisms 8. Eras of the Vedic Age 9. The Families of Vedic Rishis The Bhargavas The Angirasas The Atreyas The Kashyapas The Vasishthas The Agastyas The Kaushikas Families that Became Extinct Kings, Commoners, and Ladies who were Rishis of Vedic Hymns 10. Chronology of the Vedic Age 11. History of the Vedic Age 12. Social and Economic Conditions The Caste System Family Life Marriage and the Position of Women Education Dress and Decoration Food and Drink Amusements and Entertainments Occupations and Industries Trade and Means of Transport House Building 13. Political and Legal Institutions 14. Religion and Philosophy The Celestial Gods Dyaus -- Ashvins -- Pushan -- Vishnu -- The Adityas -- Surya -- Savitri -- Mitra -- Aryaman -- Daksha The Atmospheric Gods Indra -- Varuna -- Rudra -- The Maruts -- Ushas -- Vayu -- Parjanya -- Vivasvat -- Yama -- Prajapati -- Aditi Terrestrial Gods Agni -- Soma -- Prithivi -- Apah -- Apam Napat -- Brihaspati -- Matarishvan -- Tvash Printed Pages: 476., D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2011, 6, New Delhi, India: Aryan Books International, 2005 Printed Pages: 146 with 32 colour plates and 8 figures and maps.. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. 19 x 22 Cm., Aryan Books International, 2005, 6<

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