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The Mahabharata and the Yugas: India’s Great Epic Poem and the Hindu System of World Ages

SKU: 9788120834842

495.00

Explore “The Mahabharata and the Yugas” by Luis Gonzalez-Reimann at The Bookish Owl. ISBN: 9788120834842. Delve into this insightful analysis of India’s great epic poem and the Hindu system of world ages. This book challenges traditional interpretations, questioning the integral role of the yuga theory within the Mahabharata. Discover the meaning of key epic terms through textual examination and early Buddhist sources. Trace the sectarian appropriation of the yuga system and its modern usage in religious movements proclaiming a new Krta Yuga. A must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of Hindu mythology and ancient Indian history. Buy your copy today!

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Description

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Motilal Banarsidass Publishers (1 January 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8120834844
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8120834842
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 500 g
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India