The Early Brahmanical System of Gotra and Pravara
A Translation of the Gotra-Pravara-Manjari of Purusottama-Pandita
Seiten
2013
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-107-62398-9 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-107-62398-9 (ISBN)
Originally published in 1953, this book investigates the most important problems connected with the clan system of the Vedic Brahmans, and also presents the textual evidence for the details of that system at the end of the Vedic period. It is composed of an English translation of the Gotra-Pravara-Manjari, an extensive introduction and critical notes.
Originally published in 1953, this book investigates the most important problems connected with the clan system of the Vedic Brahmans, and also presents the textual evidence for the details of that system at the end of the Vedic period. The volume is composed of an English translation of the Gotra-Pravara-Manjari of Purusottama-Pandita, together with an extensive introduction and critical notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Brahmanical system and perspectives on Indian religion and society.
Originally published in 1953, this book investigates the most important problems connected with the clan system of the Vedic Brahmans, and also presents the textual evidence for the details of that system at the end of the Vedic period. The volume is composed of an English translation of the Gotra-Pravara-Manjari of Purusottama-Pandita, together with an extensive introduction and critical notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Brahmanical system and perspectives on Indian religion and society.
Abbreviations; Preface; Introduction; Gotra-Pravara-Manjari: Introduction and summary of contents; 1. General rules; 2. The Bhrgus; 3. The Angirases; 4. The Atris; 5. The Visvamitras; 6. The Kasyapas; 7. The Vasisthas; 8. The Agastis; 9. Ksatriyas and Vaisyas; 10. Ignorance as to pravara, etc.; 11. The Manava-pravara; 12. Conclusion; Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 26.9.2013 |
|---|---|
| Übersetzer | John Brough |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 170 x 244 mm |
| Gewicht | 400 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Buddhismus |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Hinduismus | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-107-62398-7 / 1107623987 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-107-62398-9 / 9781107623989 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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