Some concepts of Indian culture: a philosophical interpretation

By:

Nikam, N. A

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Simla; Indian Institute of Advanced Study; 1967Description: 92pSubject(s):

Sociology

DDC classification:

306 NIK

Summary: In Indian Culture, the poet has precedence over the philosopher and the prophet. Indian Culture has its origins in the hymns of the Rig-Veda. The hymns of Rig-Veda are religious lyrics; they are an adoration and invocation of Nature or the powers of Nature. The poet freely personifies the powers of Nature: "namaste vayo, tvam eva pratyakşam brahmäsi, tvām eva pratyakşam brahma vadisyami: Salutations to thee, O Wind, thou art the visible brahman.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
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In Indian Culture, the poet has precedence over the philosopher and the prophet. Indian Culture has its origins in the hymns of the Rig-Veda. The hymns of Rig-Veda are religious lyrics; they are an adoration and invocation of Nature or the powers of Nature. The poet freely personifies the powers of Nature: "namaste vayo, tvam eva pratyakşam brahmäsi, tvām eva pratyakşam brahma vadisyami: Salutations to thee, O Wind, thou art the visible brahman.

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