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100			_aVarma, Pavan K., _eauthor. _928124
245			_aThe great hindu civilisation : _bachievement, neglect, bias and the way forward / _cPavan K. Varma.
260			_aChennai : _bWestland Non-Fiction, _c2024.
300			_a416 pages ; _c23 cm.
500			_aExamines the historical development, achievements, and contemporary challenges of Hindu civilisation.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505			_aIntroduction -- 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.
520			_aThe 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.
650			_aHindu civilization. _95120
650			_aIndia _xCivilization. _928241
650			_aHinduism. _xHistory. _928242
650			_aHindu philosophy. _94527
650			_aIndic literature _xHistory and criticism. _915611
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