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The Rig Veda (Classic Reprint): A History Showing How the Phoenicians Had Their, Earliest Home in India, Translated Into English From a Bengali Essay on the Subject - Couverture souple

Gupta, Rajeswar

 
9781330222782: The Rig Veda (Classic Reprint): A History Showing How the Phoenicians Had Their, Earliest Home in India, Translated Into English From a Bengali Essay on the Subject

Synopsis

Could the Rig Veda be history as well as scripture?

This study argues that the Rig Veda is a historical record shaped by early wars, trading peoples, and shifting identities. It presents a provocative view that invites fresh consideration of ancient India’s connections to the wider world. This edition frames the text as a history to be read alongside the sacred verses. It examines how key terms and names may have changed meaning over time, and it traces the roles of groups like the Panis and Angiras in shaping early narratives. The author contrasts traditional readings with a historical approach and surveys scholarly perspectives on these ancient clues.

  • Explore how the Panis, Angiras, and other groups are described in the hymns and what that might mean for history.
  • Learn about how terms like Pant, Saramd, and go may have evolved in meaning over centuries.
  • See how trade, cattle, and social groups intersect with myths and ritual practice.
  • Understand debates among scholars about the historical scope of the Rig Veda.
Ideal for readers of ancient history, Vedic studies, and linguistic history who want a historical lens on sacred texts.

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