Human Ecology in the Vedas-Marta Vannucci-DKPD-9788124601150
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Directing his view
towards the whole universe holistically, amazingly, the ‘Rigvedic man — as
this study shows — was awakened to the cosmic Law and Order (Rita); he saw
how nothing: nature, environment, or the universe itself, was ever static;
and how the orderly Energy was at the root of all changes and movements.
Instinctively, he not only bowed down to the ‘Order’ that reigns supreme, but
also tried to attune himself, his behaviour, and his everyday activity to the
eternal laws of the universe. Which, says the author, he recognized as his
dharma. A sequel to her earlier, well-received title: Ecological Readings in
the Veda, Dr. Marta Vannucci’s this book sets out fresh, insightful analyses
of the Vedic writings to highlight the ancient ‘rishis perceptions of the
Universe, Nature, and cause-effect relationships; and how, millennia ago,
these sages came to revere, even adore, Nature in its different
manifestations and, wittingly or unwittingly, evolve an environmentally
friendly culture. In support of her findings, the author also analyses a few
selected hymns from the ‘Rigveda, using a biological key to ‘decode’ these
songs. Additionally, she also explores some important aspects of two Vedic
gods: Indra and Varuna, who respectively represent the ‘material’ and
‘immaterial’ reality. Highly relevant appendices apart, the book includes a
comprehensive glossary of Sanskrit/non-English words and numerous
bibliographic references. |
Book |
ISBN |
9788124601150
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PUBLISHER |
DKPD |
Binding |
HARDCOVER |
Edition |
1999 |
Language |
ENGLISH |
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