Women Seers of the Rgveda

Book Detail

• Author: Mau Das Gupta
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 330
• Release Date: 01-11-2016
• EAN: 9788124608685
• Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
• Languages: English

Description:
This volume offers an in-depth study of the Rigveda, focusing on the sociocultural perspective of the hymns composed by women seers in the "root Veda." While modern scholars from both Eastern and Western traditions have examined the hymns of Rigvedic poetesses, their interpretations often lacked a thorough sociocultural analysis. This book fills that gap by providing a detailed exploration of these women seers, discussing traditional expositions alongside modern interpretations.

The volume analyzes the sociocultural aspects of select texts, offering insights into the worldview of these women seers. It delves into their personal traits and compositions, drawing from mythological data found in both Vedic and subsequent literatures. The book also includes a literary analysis of the hymns, examining the language, stylistics, and sentence patterns of the texts, an area often overlooked in Sanskrit research. In addition to its exploration of the liturgical peculiarities and linguistic features, this study provides a unique perspective on the Rigvedic hymns and their creators.

Author Details:
Mau Das Gupta is a respected scholar in the field of Vedic studies, known for his thorough and nuanced analyses of ancient texts. His work often focuses on the intersection of sociocultural factors and Vedic literature, offering new perspectives on ancient traditions and writings.