Ancient Kurukṣetra: Studies in Historical & Cultural GeographyThe Book Consists Of The Author`S Intensively Researched Papers Nine In All Based On Vedic, Classical Pali & Prakrit Literatures. He Dwells Convincingly On Topics Such As The Geographical Definition Of Kuruksetra The Kurus And Kurujangala, Identification Of The Vedic Rivers Sarasvati And Drsadvati, Buddha`S Tours Of The Region, Prevalence & Worship Of Yaksha Worship Etc. And In Doing So Explodes Certain Myths, Demolishes Old Misconceptions And Settled Disputed Identifications. |
Contents
Introduction vii | 3 |
The Vedic Saraswati | 22 |
The Ṛgvedic Dṛşadvati | 45 |
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