Perspectives of Indian Thought
Contents: Introduction. 1. The Veda : a moral code for humanity. 2. Ornaments in the Vedic literature. 3. Maharsi Dayananda Sarasvati as an interpreter of the Vedas. 4. Reflection of the Vedas in the Mahabharata. 5. Concept of Yajna in the Mahabharata. 6. Naimisaranya Tirtha as depicted in the epics and the Puranas. 7. Concept of Avatara in the Kurma Purana. 8. Socio-religious aspects in the Vamana Purana. 9. Buddhist concept of basic material element : a scientific critique. 10. Concept of Indriya in Buddhism. 11. Concept of Bhumi in the Buddhist literature with special reference to the Dasabhumika Sutra. 12. Mara in the Buddhist literature. 13. Nature of the absolute in Kashmir Saivism. 14. Abhinavagupta on mystical experience. 15. Symbols and sakti worship. 16. Geographical data in the Meghaduta. 17. Socio-economic thoughts in the sukranitisara. Bibliography. Glossary. Index (Sanskrit and English).
"Perspectives of Indian Thought is a collection of seventeen research articles on Indology, written by Dr. Narasingha Charan Panda. These research articles are presented before the intellectual audience on various conferences and highly appreciated because of their originality and deep clarity on the subject. The articles contained in this volume deal with an extended canvas of topics including Vedas, Epics, Puranas, Buddhism, Kashmir Saivism and some other renowned works of classical Sanskrit literature which are very much useful for the researchers as well as the seekers of knowledge in Indian systems of philosophical thought and ethical principles. Moreover, every article is a brilliant testimony to the author\'s original ideas and independent thinking supported by a wonderful knowledge of the subject concerned and wider reading. The analysis of the references and the interpretation of the text passages logical and findings are all well supported by the textual evidences.
The work is also enriched with a number of illustrations / plates, a detailed glossary of selected technical terms of different disciplines, index and a general bibliography." (jacket)
