Encyclopaedia of Indian Scriptures

by Suraj Prasad

Overview

This publication provides readers with an introduction to Hindu texts and scriptures, including Vedas and its major subdivisional texts. The Indian scriptures covered under Vedangas and Upanishads are provided herein. Focus lies on Rig Vedic, Yajur Vedic texts. The Sam Vedic texts and scriptures covered under Puranas are given. Besides, the significance of texts and scriptures covered in Brahma Puranas, Vaishnava Puranas, and Shiva Puranasare analyzed. The Itihasa, including Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhaghavad Gita and the importance of texts of other Hindu scriptures are also reflected.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789353149208
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	874 KB

About the Author

The editor of this "Encyclopedia of Indian Scriptures", Dr. Suraj Nandan Prasad is a senior lecturer in Department of History, Guru Govind Singh College, Patna City, Patna. He is a qualified research scholar and a very accomplished teacher. During his long academic career he has shown his talent as a prolific author of history books and editor of history journals. He has vast experience of seminars, symposiums and workshops. He is a known authority on the said subject.