Ray, Bidyut Lata (*1947):
Geographical aspects of the Vedas / Bidyut Lata Ray. – Delhi : Kant Publications, 2006. – 213 S.
ISBN 81-8621812-2
Rs. 495,00
US$ 11,65 (Eastern Book Corp.)
US$ 22,50 (Bagchee)
Beschreibung
The main objective of the present treatise is to uncover the geographical elements underneath the Vedic hymns. In the present monograph, a benevolent attempt has been made to make oneself familiar with the Vedic concepts of the origin and nature of the Universe, the material world and its environment pertaining to both the living and non-living existence. As the heavenly bodies like the stars, the sun, the planets and the satellites, etc. govern the gravitational field of the Universe alongwith Nebula, Milkyway galaxy, comets and asteroids, the naked-eye astronomers of the Vedic period have practically observed their positions and movements in the sky for long years with patience and have predicted time-independent results. All attempts have been made here in this study to bring to light every components of the geography and the geographical phenomena, such as climate, rain, thunder, lightening, and water-cycle in the realm of vedic conceptions.
Inhalt
Preface
Acknowledgement
1. Prolegomenon
2. Vedic Cosmology
3. Vedic Cosmogony
4. Vedic Astronomy
5. The Concept of Earth in the Vedas
6. Seas and Oceans in the Vedas
7. Rivers and Lakes in the Vedas
8. Countries, Cities, Towns and Holy Places Depicted in the Vedas
9. Vedic People and Their Settlements
10. Mountains and Forests in the Vedas
11. Climate and Meteorology in the Vedas
12. Vedic Flora and Fauna
13. Geographical Map of Vedic India
Bibliography
Index
Autorin
Bidyut Lata Ray
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