Discovering the Vedas

In this unprecedented guide to the Vedas celebrated author Frits Staal examines almost every aspect of these ancient sources of Indic civilization. Staal extracts concrete information from the oral tradition and archaeology about the Vedic people and their language what they thought and did and where they went and when. Using selections and translations he sheds light on the mantras and rituals that contributed to Hindu thought. Drawing comparisons with other Indic philosophies and religions Sta...See More