The Sacred Laws Of The Aryas As Taught In The Schools Of Apastamba, Gautama, Vasishtha And Baudhayana

By Georg Bühler

Book Overview

The Sacred Laws of the Aryas as Taught in the Schools of Apastamba, Gautama, Vasishtha and Baudhayana is a book written by George Buhler. It is a comprehensive study of the ancient Hindu texts that outline the religious and social laws of the Aryans. The book is divided into four sections, each dedicated to one of the four schools of the Arya tradition. The first section deals with the Apastamba school and its teachings, while the second section focuses on the Gautama school. The third section is centered on the Vasishtha school, and the final section covers the Baudhayana school. The book provides a detailed analysis of the various laws and practices that are taught in each of these schools. It explores topics such as marriage, inheritance, caste, sacrifice, and purification rituals. The author provides commentary and interpretation of the texts, making them accessible to modern readers. The Sacred Laws of the Aryas is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient India. It sheds light on the beliefs and practices of the Aryans, who were one of the earliest groups to settle in the Indian subcontinent. The book is written in a scholarly and academic style, making it suitable for students of religion, anthropology, and history. Overall, it is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the religious and social traditions of ancient India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162974117
• ISBN13: 9781162974118
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 784 Pages
• Weight: 2.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"