In this volume the author traces the development of Vedic literature from the Rgveda to the Vedangas, explains the inter-relationship of different Vedic works, and enlightens the reader on the excellence of Vedic poetry which is embellished by perfect metrical skill, polished language, elegant style, and metaphors. It has been amply demonstrated in this work with suitable illustrations that if the metaphorical meaning of Vedic expressions is overlooked, their ...
A complete, coherent and systematic account of all the important aspects of ancient Indian life depicted in the kalpasutras. Which Graphically portrays the social economic, political, religious and everyday life of pre-Buddhistic India and affords an insight into the rituals, customs and manners of the Vedic people.
This book brings out in a logical sequence, and in a chronological order, the main aspects of the Hindu culture; Hindu-Muslim relationship at different stages during the past 1,200 years; fusion of the native culture and the culture of the invading Arabs, Turks, Afghans, Mughals, and the English; and the politics of religion or the religion of politics. It is a sincere attempt to highlight, with historical evidence, the different traits of and the policies ...