Chastity in Ancient Indian Texts: Precept, Practice, and Portrayal

By Oly Roy

This book looks at the representation and practice of chastity in selective ancient Indian texts. It studies how and when the concept originated and in what ways it was intertwined with the social, cultural, and economic notions of Indian society.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138364134
• ISBN13: 9781138364134
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Routledge India
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"