{"product_id":"2940012643308","title":"The Civilized Demons: The Harappans In RGveda","description":"The Civilized Demons: The Harappans In RGveda\u003cbr\u003eby Malati J. Shendge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMyth and mysticism have reigned supreme in Rgvedic interpretation for more than two millennia and a half. Even now, it cannot be said to be free of these. This study aims at completing the process of rational inquiry in Rgveda begun two centuries ago. It leaves behind myths and mystic experiences, simultaneously drawing the line between fact and fancy, which has eluded the scholars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo types of evidence - literary and archaeological - have been used. Literary evidence ranges from Rgveda to the Brahmanas. The Archaeological material covers Pre-Harappan, Harappan and post-Harappan levels. Through the interdisciplinary approach consisting of linguistic, anthropological and symbolical analysis of the material, the study emphasizes a consistently rational attitude to the study of Rgveda. In fact, as the study amply demonstrates, the fresh air of reason may change our understanding of Rgveda and also of ancient Indian history. Rgvedic hymns from this viewpoint may probably prove to be a valuable source of information of the historical events, which led to the downfall of the pre-Aryan Indus civilization. This is correlated to the archaeological material available on the Harappan sites.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the first investigation of its kind and the conclusions of the study are no less original. Besides establishing the rationality of the Rgvedic narratives, it shows the events and their agents to be historical in the light of available archaeological material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe theory and the approach hold out a promise and may transform our understanding of these ancient compositions from myth to history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor additional information on publishing your books on iPhone and iPad please visit www.AppsPublisher.com","brand":"Apps Publisher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078895878384,"sku":"2940012643308","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940012643308_p0.jpg?v=1763571277","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940012643308","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}