The Literary Life of Yājñavalkya

by Steven E Lindquist

Book Overview

In this fascinating study, Steven E. Lindquist investigates the intersections between historical context and literary production in the "life" of Yāj avalkya, the most important ancient Indian literary figure prior to the Buddha. Known for his sharp tongue and deep thought, Yāj avalkya is associated with a number of "firsts" in Indian religious literary history: the first person to discuss brahman and ātman thoroughly;...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1438495633
• ISBN13: 9781438495637
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"