The early brahmanical system of gotra and pravara : a translation of the gotra-pravara-manjari of Purusottama-Pandita
By: Brough, John.
Publisher: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1953Description: xvii, 227p.ISBN: 9781107623989.Subject(s): Brahmanism | Endogamy and exogamyDDC classification: 294 | B797e Summary: DescriptionContentsResourcesCoursesAbout the Authors Originally published in 1953, this book investigates the most important problems connected with the clan system of the Vedic Brahmans, and also presents the textual evidence for the details of that system at the end of the Vedic period. The volume is composed of an English translation of the Gotra-Pravara-Manjari of Purusottama-Pandita, together with an extensive introduction and critical notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Brahmanical system and perspectives on Indian religion and society.Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Books | PK Kelkar Library, IIT Kanpur | General Stacks | 294 B797e (Browse shelf) | Available | A185960 |
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DescriptionContentsResourcesCoursesAbout the Authors
Originally published in 1953, this book investigates the most important problems connected with the clan system of the Vedic Brahmans, and also presents the textual evidence for the details of that system at the end of the Vedic period. The volume is composed of an English translation of the Gotra-Pravara-Manjari of Purusottama-Pandita, together with an extensive introduction and critical notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Brahmanical system and perspectives on Indian religion and society.
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