A Classical Dictionary of India
A Classical Dictionary of India

Author: John Garrett

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781020030734

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Garrett's dictionary is a comprehensive guide to the religion, art, and cultural practices of the Hindu people. Drawing on a vast range of resources, the author provides a detailed description of the customs, traditions, and social mores that have shaped Indian society. A valuable reference work for scholars of South Asian studies, and a fascinating read for anyone interested in learning more about India's rich cultural heritage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

CLASSICAL DICT OF INDIA
CLASSICAL DICT OF INDIA

Author: John Fl 1845-1873 Garrett

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2016-08-29

Total Pages: 976

ISBN-13: 9781374031180

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A Classical Dictionary of India; Illustrative of the Mythology, Philosophy, Literature, Antiquities, Arts, Manners, Customs and C. of the Hindus
A Classical Dictionary of India; Illustrative of the Mythology, Philosophy, Literature, Antiquities, Arts, Manners, Customs and C. of the Hindus

Author: John Garrett

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 9781230338309

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1871 edition. Excerpt: ... of the proceedings, and of identifying her with Vach, the goddess of speech. At least, I have no other explanation to offer of this double character and identification. Sarasvati is frequently invited to the sacrifices along with other goddesses Ila, Main', Varutri, who however were not, like her, river nymphs, but personifications of Eome department of religious worship or sacred science. Iu many of the passages where- Sarasvati is celebrated, her original character is distinctly preserved. Thus in two places she is mentioned along with rivers, or fertilizing waters. She is spoken of as having seven sisters, as one of seven rivers, and as the mother of streams. In another place she is said to pour on her fertilizing waters, to surpass all other rivers, and to flow pure from the mountains to the sea. She is called the best of mothers, of rivers, and of goddesses. In the later mythology, as is well known, Sarasvati was identified with Vach, and became, under different names, the spouse of Brahma, and the goddess of wisdom and eloquence, and is invoked as a Muse. In the Mahabharata she is called the mother of the Vedns, and the same is said of Vach in the Taitt. Br. In the Santiparva it is related that when the Brahmarshis were performing ansterities, prior to the creation of the universe, "a voice derived from Brahma entered into the ears of them all; the celestial Sarasvati was then produced from the heavens."-- 0. S, T., V, 337-343. SaragU or Sarju--A river, commonly identified with the Deva; but though identical through great part of their course, they rise as different streams, and again divide and enter the Ganges by distinct branches. Sardhawa--Confidence. One of the Charitas, or states of mind, which the Bnddhist priest is tanght...