The Oral Tradition: Man in Nature v. 5 (Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts)

Book Detail:

• ISBN: 9788124600412
• Author: Saraswati, Baidyanath
• Brand: D.K. Printworld
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 282
• Release Date: 01-09-2002
• Languages: English
• Package Dimensions: 11.0 x 8.7 x 1.3 inches

Description:
This book explores the concept of the primal elements—Sky, Air, Fire, Water, Earth—and their impact on the evolution of civilizations and cultures. It is part of a five-volume collection resulting from a series of interconnected seminars that provide a cross-cultural and multidisciplinary perspective.

The volumes cover:

• Oral Traditions: How cohesive communities engage in an ongoing dialogue with nature through myths and rituals.
• Vedic, Buddhist, and Jain Traditions: Analyzing Vedic rituals, Upanishadic philosophies, and the concept of maha-bhutas in Buddhist and Jain thought.
• Agamic Tradition and the Arts: Investigating how primal elements manifest in architecture, sculpture, painting, music, and dance.
• Scientific and Philosophical Perspectives: Engaging in a critical appraisal of modern scientific concepts like quantum theory, consciousness, and traditional cosmology.
• Man in Nature: Bringing together scientists, philosophers, ecologists, and artists to discuss primordial myths and scientific inquiries into nature.

This work is essential for philosophers, scientists, ecologists, anthropologists, and scholars interested in the intersection of science, tradition, and cultural ecology.

About the Author:
Baidyanath Saraswati is a noted scholar in anthropology and cultural studies. His research focuses on traditional knowledge systems, the relationship between nature and human civilization, and the integration of science with philosophy. His works provide deep insights into the spiritual and ecological dimensions of human existence.