TY  - GEN
AU  - Varma, Pavan K.,
TI  - The great hindu civilisation : : achievement, neglect, bias and the way forward / 
SN  - 9789395073288 (paperback)
U1  - 294.50954 
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Chennai : 
PB  - Westland Non-Fiction, 
KW  - Hindu civilization
KW  - India
KW  - Civilization
KW  - Hinduism
KW  - History
KW  - Hindu philosophy
KW  - Indic literature
KW  - History and criticism
N1  - Examines the historical development, achievements, and contemporary challenges of Hindu civilisation; Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction -- What is Hindu civilisation? -- The Vedas and Upanishads -- Epics and Puranas -- Philosophy and spiritual traditions -- Science, mathematics and knowledge systems -- Literature, art and architecture -- Colonial interpretations -- Contemporary debates on Hindu identity -- Achievement, neglect, bias and the way forward -- Conclusion
N2  - The book The Great Hindu Civilisation offers an accessible survey of the historical, philosophical, and cultural evolution of Hindu civilisation. Pavan K. Varma examines its foundational texts, intellectual traditions, scientific achievements, literature, art, and social institutions while discussing how colonial interpretations and modern political debates have influenced its perception. The book seeks to provide a balanced understanding of Hindu civilisation's achievements, challenges, and continuing relevance in contemporary India
ER  -