Dharoharam Glimpses of Indian Heritage

Book Details
Publisher: Star Publications Pvt Ltd
Author: Gauri Shankar Gupta
Language: English
Edition: 2023
Pages: 220 (With Color Illustrations)
Cover: Hardcover
ISBN: 9789395247061
Dimensions: 23 cm x 14 cm
Weight: 410 gm
SKU: 9789395247061

Product Description

Dharoharam Glimpses of Indian Heritage by Gauri Shankar Gupta presents an engaging overview of the rich and diverse legacy of Indian civilisation. The book highlights important contributions that India has made to human knowledge, culture, philosophy, science and spirituality across thousands of years. Through concise explanations and illustrations the author introduces readers to the foundations of India’s ancient wisdom and cultural traditions.

The book explores the philosophical and intellectual heritage of India rooted in the Vedas and the Upanishads which focus on the search for truth and understanding of human existence. It explains how Indian civilisation has continued through centuries while many other ancient civilisations gradually disappeared. The author emphasises that the spirit of enquiry and knowledge has always been central to Indian thought.

Readers are introduced to important texts and traditions including the Bhagavad Gita the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the six classical schools of Indian philosophy. The book also discusses the cultural significance of epics such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata along with the works of great thinkers and scholars like Valmiki Vyasa Kalidasa and Adi Shankaracharya.

In addition to spiritual and philosophical traditions the book highlights major achievements of ancient India in areas such as mathematics astronomy medicine and linguistics. It discusses scientific texts like Surya Siddhanta and Aryabhattiya and the development of Ayurveda by scholars such as Charaka and Sushruta. The importance of Sanskrit language temple architecture performing arts and classical literature is also presented.

The author also reflects on the need for younger generations to reconnect with their cultural roots and understand the depth of India’s civilisational heritage. By presenting key ideas and historical contributions in a simple and accessible manner the book aims to inspire readers to explore the wisdom and achievements of ancient India.

Dharoharam Glimpses of Indian Heritage serves as an informative introduction for students researchers and readers interested in Indian history philosophy culture and traditional knowledge systems.