| The Early Brahmanical System of Gotra and Pravara: A Translation of the Gotra-Pravara-Manjari of Purusottama-Pandita Contributor(s): Brough, John (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1107623987 ISBN-13: 9781107623989 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - General (see Also Philosophy - Buddhist) - Religion | Hinduism - General |
| Dewey: 294.544 |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (0.88 lbs) 248 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist - Religious Orientation - Hindu |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |