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Dominic Goodall
ISBN 9788120817708
Rs. 800
Motilal Banarsidass
Hindu Scriptures
Who it's for: Readers interested in Hindu scriptures and religious texts
Hindu Scriptures is a unique collection of Hindu texts spanning more than twenty centuries. Two anthologies entitled Hindu Scriptures have previously appeared in the Everyman series alone, that of Nicol MacNicol in 1938 and that of Professor R.C. Zaehner in 1966. This present title is the enlarged edition of R.C. Zaehner's anthology, with the addition of three fresh translations, its broad range includes arcane hymns of the ancient Aryans, a manual of prescriptions governing every aspect of the daily life of the orthodox, and rich poetry that describes with heady sensuality the dalliance of Krsna and the cowherd women of Vraja in the nights of the autumn moon. The texts are arranged in chronological order and the Introduction explains the reasons for their inclusion, sets them in context, and briefly characterizes their contents.
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- Includes arcane hymns of the ancient Aryans
- Contains a manual of prescriptions for daily orthodox life
- Features poetry on Krsna and the cowherd women of Vraja
- Texts arranged in chronological order
- Introduction sets texts in context and characterizes contents
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Is this a new anthology or a reprint?
It is an enlarged edition of R.C. Zaehner's 1966 anthology, with three fresh translations added.
What is the time span of the texts included?
The texts span more than twenty centuries.
What kind of content can I expect?
The collection includes ancient hymns, a manual of prescriptions for daily life, and poetry about Krsna and the cowherd women.
How are the texts organized?
The texts are arranged in chronological order.
Does the book provide any context?
Yes, the Introduction explains the reasons for inclusion, sets them in context, and briefly characterizes their contents.