Gem in the Lotus
Gem in the Lotus
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A history of ancient India, its civilisations, culture and religions, from 2500 to 200 BC
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Gem in the Lotus by Abraham Eraly
This book describes early Indian civilisation, and the foundations of cultural and religious traditions that are still alive today. It begins with the Indus Valley Civilisation (2500-1500 BC).The end of this civilisation coincided with the arrival in north India of Aryans, who laid the foundations of Indian religion, centered on sacrificial objects.The Vedic tradition, and the cults of Shiva and Vishnu, gradually transformed into classical Hinduism and an all-embracing structure of thought slowly emerged, a world view in which all things are linked in a huge web of being. The 6th century BC saw two reactions against traditional religion. One was Jainism, which believed in non-injury to all living things. The other was Buddhism, which would become a potent force in world history. The book ends with the remarkable Mauryan Empire, which in the 3rd century BC united a vast area of the Indian subcontinent, a unity that would be unmatched for the next 2000 years.
Abraham Eraly, who was born in Kerala, has taught Indian history in Madras and the United States. He lives in Madras.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780753818541 |
| ISBN 10 | 075381854X |
| Title | Gem in the Lotus |
| Author | Abraham Eraly |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2005-03-03 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |