History and Culture of Tamil Nadu: c. 1310-c. 1885 AD

History and Culture of Tamil Nadu: c. 1310-c. 1885 AD
Author: Chithra Madhavan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN:

A Comprehensive Work On Chaste Sanskrit Inscriptions Of Ancient Tamil Nadu, Under Pallavas, Pandyas, Colas And Their Vassals; Focusing On The Then Prevalent Socio-Economic, Literary, Religio-Cultural And Adminstrative Paradigms. A Valuable Contribution To The Field Of Epigraphy And History Of Tamil Nadu.

History and culture of Tamil Nadu : as gleaned from the Sanskrit inscriptions. Vol. 2. c. 1310 - c. 1885 AD

History and culture of Tamil Nadu : as gleaned from the Sanskrit inscriptions. Vol. 2. c. 1310 - c. 1885 AD
Author: Chithra Madhavan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Inscriptions, Sanskrit
ISBN: 9788124603956

Epigraphy, Or The Study Of Inscriptions, Has Played A Very Important Role In Reconstructing The History Of India. Tamil Nadu In Particular Has A Very Large Number Of Epigraphs, Most Of Them In Tamil And A Lot In Sanskrit As Well Which Have Been Of Immense Help To Historians In Writing About The History Of The Tamil Country.

Sacred Serpent

Sacred Serpent
Author: AJ Carmichael
Publisher: AJ CARMICHAEL
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2024-01-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This book frequently returns to the theme of duality, particularly in relation to the serpent and the sun. In addition to signifying danger, dishonesty, and death, the serpent also symbolizes rebirth, transformation, and healing. In a similar vein, the sun represents both harshness and destruction in addition to life, energy, and growth. The investigation of this duality implies that knowledge of these two facets is necessary to comprehend both the natural world and the human predicament. The distinction between mythology and historical truth is becoming increasingly hazy, demonstrating how actual occurrences and cultures have shaped myths and legends and how those have, in turn, influenced them. It is argued that myths are more than just fantastic stories; rather, they have deep roots in societal advancements and human experiences. This emphasizes how crucial mythology is to how we perceive the world and ourselves. The book explores the symbolic meanings of the sun and serpent in psychology. Based on Carl Jung's theories of archetypes and the collective unconscious it clarifies why these symbols are so universally recognizable and appealing. The symbols are believed to resonate with deeply ingrained psychological concepts and experiences that everyone shares, making them useful tools for reflection and understanding of behavior in others. Numerous studies conducted in a range of cultural contexts highlight the idea that human belief systems are both universal and diverse. The book provides examples of how various societies have integrated and understood the symbols of the sun and the serpent in ways that are particular to their own historical settings and cultural norms. This demonstrates the diversity of human expression in culture and the interdependence of human societies.

Matrimonial Alliances and Ancient Indian Polity

Matrimonial Alliances and Ancient Indian Polity
Author: Preeti Prabhat
Publisher: D.K. Print World Limited
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2007
Genre: History
ISBN:

Matrimonial Alliances Between Royal Families Were A Prominent Feature Of Politics In Ancient India. Beginning With Matrimonial Relations Among The Shodash-Mahajanapadas, The Book Traces Alliances Formed By The Nandas, Mauryas, Indo-Greeks, Shakas, The Imperial And Later Guptas, Etc. From The Sixth Century Bce To The Seventh Century Ce.

History and Culture of Tamil Nadu: Up to c. AD 1310

History and Culture of Tamil Nadu: Up to c. AD 1310
Author: Chithra Madhavan
Publisher: D.K. Print World Limited
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN:

A comprehensive work on chaste Sanskrit inscriptions of ancient Tamil Nadu, under Pallavas, Pandyas, Cholas and their vassals; focusing on the then prevalent socio-economic, literary, religio-cultural and administrative paradigms.

Holy Ground: Where Art and Text Meet

Holy Ground: Where Art and Text Meet
Author: Hans T. Bakker
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 720
Release: 2019-12-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9004412077

The 31 selected and revised articles in the volume Holy Ground: Where Art and Text Meet, written by Hans Bakker between 1986 and 2016, vary from theoretical subjects to historical essays on the classical culture of India. They combine two mainstreams: the Sanskrit textual tradition, including epigraphy, and the material culture as expressed in works of religious art and iconography. The study of text and art in close combination in the actual field where they meet provides a great potential for understanding. The history of holy places is therefore one of the leitmotivs that binds these studies together. One article, "The Ramtek Inscriptions II", was co-authored by Harunaga Isaacson, two articles, on "Moksadharma 187 and 239–241" and "The Quest for the Pasupata Weapon," by Peter C. Bisschop.