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This book deals with the origin and development of what later evolved into important Hindu sects. It traces the history of these theistic sects of ancient India from the earliest period to the time of the great religious reformer Samkaracarya. This book is based on available materials, both Indian and foreign, literary as well as archaeological. Reference to mythological accounts has been made only to a limited extent, insofar as it has been found necessary for ...
This book gives an account of the role of the Achaemenids of Iran on the Indian subcontinent. Various theories centering round the subject have been thoroughly discussed. It throws ample light on an important aspect of ancient Indian history.
In this work an attempt has been made to trace the origin of the different tribes inhabiting North India. The subject is both difficult and interesting. The author has tried his best to study the ancient Indian data in the background of modern scientific theories. In a work like the present one there is ample scope for difference of opinion but it is hoped that it will inspire future students to work on the line.
The brochure touches upon all the principal precepts of Tantra, especially the esoteric practices. An account of the Sakta pithas has also been given in the background of the ethnological divisions of India. New light has been thrown on the origin of bija, mantra and gayatri occurring in Tantric works. The study may be regarded as a new one, since scientific discussion of Tantricism has not yet progressed so far satisfactorily, especially from the point of view ...