Jatindra Bimal Chaudhuri
The Position of Women in the Vedic Ritual
The Position of Women in the Vedic Ritual
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Vedas are sacred scriptures of the Hindus, and women's participation and role in the Vedic age are debated. Vedic literature reflects the role of women in domestic rituals, widows, and other practices. This book reconstructs the role of women from Vedic canonical literature, Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aryankas, Upanishads, and later Sanskrit literature.
Format: Hardback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2024
Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
The Vedas, revered scriptures of the Hindu faith, hold immense significance in religious practices and ceremonies. The involvement and role of women during the Vedic era have been the subject of extensive debate and discussion. Women's participation in various Vedic rituals, including upanayana, sraddha, agni-sanskara, and others, has been explored in detail. The roles of wives, daughters, domestic rituals, and widows in Vedic practices and other activities in which women played a significant part are vividly depicted in Vedic literature. This book delves into the portrayal of women from various canonical texts of the Vedic period, such as the Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aryankas, Upanishads, and later Sanskrit literature, including Puranas, Epics, Smritis, and more. Through a comprehensive analysis, it reconstructs the role of women in the Vedic era, shedding light on their contributions and the societal norms that shaped their roles.
Weight: 510g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789360808426
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