{"product_id":"the-early-brahmanical-system-of-gotra-and-pravara-a-translation-of-the-gotra-pravara-manjari-of-purusottama-pandita-paperback-9781107623989","title":"The Early Brahmanical System of Gotra and Pravara; A Translation of the Gotra-Pravara-Manjari of Purusottama-Pandita (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107623989","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Early Brahmanical System of Gotra and Pravara\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Translation of the Gotra-Pravara-Manjari of Purusottama-Pandita\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1953, this book investigates the most important problems connected with the clan system of the Vedic Brahmans.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Brough (Edited and translated by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107623989, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 September 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e248 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17 x 1.3 cm, 0.4 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published in 1953, this book investigates the most important problems connected with the clan system of the Vedic Brahmans, and also presents the textual evidence for the details of that system at the end of the Vedic period. The volume is composed of an English translation of the Gotra-Pravara-Manjari of Purusottama-Pandita, together with an extensive introduction and critical notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Brahmanical system and perspectives on Indian religion and society.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAbbreviations\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Gotra-Pravara-Manjari: Introduction and summary of contents\u003cbr\u003e 1. General rules\u003cbr\u003e 2. The Bhrgus\u003cbr\u003e 3. The Angirases\u003cbr\u003e 4. The Atris\u003cbr\u003e 5. The Visvamitras\u003cbr\u003e 6. The Kasyapas\u003cbr\u003e 7. The Vasisthas\u003cbr\u003e 8. The Agastis\u003cbr\u003e 9. Ksatriyas and Vaisyas\u003cbr\u003e 10. Ignorance as to pravara, etc.\u003cbr\u003e 11. The Manava-pravara\u003cbr\u003e 12. Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Buddhism [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Buddhism\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Buddhism%20%5BHRE%5D%22\"\u003eHRE\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46005813641496,"sku":"9781107623989","price":38.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107623989i.jpg?v=1696770239","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-early-brahmanical-system-of-gotra-and-pravara-a-translation-of-the-gotra-pravara-manjari-of-purusottama-pandita-paperback-9781107623989","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}