The word as revelation: names of Gods, foreword by David Frawley

• Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers

• Language: English

• Edition: 2001

• Binding: Hardbound

• Subject(s): Philosophy, Voice of India

• ISBN 13: 9788185990682

• ISBN 10: 8185990689

About the Book
This book delves into the complex relationship between language and human consciousness, presenting two opposing views on language—one that sees it as external to objects and thoughts, and another that considers it fundamental to them. The text explores how language has not only expressed man’s fears but also his sense of mystery, the divine, and his vision of the Good and the Beautiful. It raises the question of whether a study of language can help recapture the meanings of older scriptures and shed light on religious consciousness, particularly in relation to the Vedas, the oldest extant scripture.

By examining how words evolve from physical meanings to concepts and names of the divine, the book adds a new dimension to the science of Semantics and offers fresh insights into Vedic Exegesis. It challenges the view that Vedic Gods represent a primitive search for a unitary principle, asserting that spiritual truths can be expressed in both polytheistic and monotheistic terms, converging in the unity of the Spirit. The book also extends its analysis to the understanding of various religions, including classical traditions from Egypt, Iran, Greece, and Rome, and explores how such a study can enhance understanding of old gods and the divine across cultures.