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EPICS AND MAHAPURANAS ON THE VEDIC SACRIFICE

By :- Madhavi R. Narsalay

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Pages: xvi+372

Format: HB

ISBN-13: 978-81-7305-527-0

Place: New Delhi

Edition: 1st

Publisher: ARYAN BOOKS INTERNATIONAL

Size: 15cm x 22cm

Product Year: 2015

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This book focuses on the evolution of Vedic sacrifice as reflected in the Epics? Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as Mahapuranas, which have their own perception of this ritual. It maps and tracks the changes in the Vedic sacrifice and analyses different facets of the role played by the suta tradition. It discusses several images, concepts and beliefs linked to the institution of Vedic sacrifice. This book provides a lucid explanation on how Epics and Mahapuranas have developed tirthas and vratas as substitutions to the Vedic sacrifice and sheds light on how rituals have contributed to the change and continuity of Hinduism.

Preface vii List of Abbreviations xiii 1. Introduction 1 2. The Ramayana 51 3. The Mahabharata 92 4. The Mahapurana-s 147 5. Classical Sanskrit Dramas and Mahakavya-s 224 6. Miscellaneous 246 7. Observations and Conclusions 299 Notes and References 315 Appendix I: List of Tirtha-s Occurring in Various Texts 335 Substituting Vedic Sacrifice Appendix II: Vrata-s and Dana and the Fruit of Sacrifices 347 Bibliography 357 Index 369

Dr. Madhavi R. Narsalay is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai and has a teaching experience of more than 15 years. She specializes in Veda, Vedanta and Indian Mythology. An erudite scholar, Dr. Narsalay is widely published in national and international journals of academic repute. She has edited two books titled Facets of Femininity and Emerging Trends in Sanskrit Literature. A recipient of the performance based Incentive Award of the University of Mumbai, Dr. Narsalay has been felicitated by the Governor of Maharashtra.

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