The Rig Veda and the History of India

The Rig Veda and the History of India

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The Rig Veda and the History of India

The Rig Veda and the History of India

Rs. 495.00
Sale price  Rs. 495.00 Regular price  Rs. 495.00
Book cover typepaperback

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Publisher - Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House
Author - David Frawley
Language - English
Binding - Paperback
Total Pages - 374

Description

This detailed, over 300-page volume reflects the author's five decades of research into the Vedic texts. It serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Rigveda as humanity's spiritual inheritance, offering guidance for the soul's evolution.

The book examines the historical and geographical context of ancient India through extensive references to Vedic literature, including the four Vedas, Brahmanas, Upanishads, and Puranas. It underscores the connection between Vedic peoples, dynasties, and Rishis, while emphasizing the profound yogic wisdom within India's civilization. The ultimate goal of the Vedas, as presented here, is to guide humanity toward the Supreme Self (Paramatman), the ultimate truth.

About the Author:

Dr. DAVID FRAWLEY, D.LITT. (PANDIT VAMADEVA SHASTRI), is the author of over 40 books on Vedic and Yogic teachings, published in 20 languages since 1980. His integral approach to Vedic knowledge encompasses Yoga, Vedanta, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, and a broader perspective on history, religion, consciousness, and civilization.

A recipient of the Padma Bhushan award from the Government of India and the National Eminence Award from South India Education Society (SIES), Dr. Frawley is also the director of the American Institute of Vedic Studies (www.vedanet.com), which promotes Vedic knowledge globally. He has collaborated with Vedic schools and organizations worldwide.

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