The Oral Tradition: Primal Element v. 1 (Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts)

Book Detail:

• ISBN: 9788124600375
• Author: Saraswati, Baidyanath
• Brand: D.K. Printworld
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 208
• Release Date: 01-10-2002
• Languages: English
• Package Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 1.0 inches

Description:
This book explores the concept of primal elements—Sky, Air, Fire, Water, Earth—and their role in shaping civilizations and cultures. It is part of a five-volume collection based on interrelated seminars that provide a multidisciplinary understanding of nature and human interaction.

The volumes cover:

• Oral Traditions: How traditional communities engage with nature through myths and rituals.
• Vedic, Buddhist, and Jain Traditions: Exploring Vedic rituals, Upanishadic thought, and the maha-bhutas concept in Buddhism and Jainism.
• Agamic Tradition and the Arts: Analyzing the influence of primal elements in architecture, sculpture, music, and dance.
• Science and Philosophy: A critical examination of quantum theory, consciousness, cosmology, and traditional medicine.
• Man in Nature: Insights from scientists, philosophers, and ecologists on the intersection of myth and scientific inquiry.

This book is an essential resource for philosophers, scientists, anthropologists, and scholars interested in the fusion of ancient wisdom with modern scientific perspectives.

About the Author:
Baidyanath Saraswati is a distinguished scholar in anthropology and cultural studies. His research focuses on traditional knowledge systems, nature-human relationships, and the integration of scientific and philosophical thought. His works provide deep insights into cultural ecology and spiritual traditions.