The Early Brahmanical System of Gotra and Pravara
A Translation of the Gotra-Pravara-Manjari of Purusottama-Pandita
Cambridge University Press
Published on 26. September 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
248 pages
978-1-107-62398-9 (ISBN)
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
435 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-62398-9 (9781107623989)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
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.