Daily Life in Ancient India by Jeannine Auboyer

Daily Life in Ancient India by Jeannine Auboyer

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Summary

The traditions and rituals which still define Indian life today have remained unchanged for thousands of years. Auboyer reconstructs the ancient origins of these traditions.

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Daily Life in Ancient India by Jeannine Auboyer

The nine centuries described in this book, ending with the political upheavals of the seventh century AD, coincide with a golden age of Indian civilization. In the context of political and religious enlightenment, the Brahmanic and Buddhist religions flourished side by side; artistic creation was at its height and India's most beautiful monasteries and shrines were founded then. Throughout DAILY LIFE IN ANCIENT INDIA, Jeannine Auboyer evokes the fascinating complexities of India's ancient epoch, with its caste system, its endless ritual, and the ceremonial nature of human relations - even in the matters of love. Here is the perfect introduction to one of the world's most noble and refined civilizations.
Jeannine Auboyer was curator of the Musee Guimet, Paris.
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ISBN 13 9781842125915
ISBN 10 1842125915
Title Daily Life in Ancient India
Author Jeannine Auboyer
Series Phoenix Press Ser
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 2002-02-14
Number of pages 368
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