Author: Sister Nivedita
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 264
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8171676588
Description
In Footfalls of Indian History, the reader will discover the rich cultural heritage of India through a loving study of how she came to be. The book is a fascinating historical journey from the ancient seats of Buddhism to the caves of Ajanta.
It delineates the travels to India of the legendary Fa Hien and Hiouen Tsang. It reflects on the rise of and relation between religions like Buddhism and Hinduism.
It also embarks on a study of the great epics-Mahabharata and Ramayana. And to guide the reader on this great journey is one of the most pious and enlightened souls associated with the intellectual and spiritual awakening of India, Sister Nivedita.
Contents
The History of Man as Determined by Place
The History of India and its Study
The Cities of Buddhism
Rajgir: An Ancient Babylon
Bihar
The Ancient Abbey of Ajanta
The Chinese Pilgrim
The Relation between Buddhism and Hinduism
Elephanta the Synthesis of Hinduism
Some Problems of Indian
The Final Recension of the Mahabharata
The Rise of Vaishnavism under the Guptas
The Historical Significance of the Northern Pilgrimage
The Old Brahmanical Learning
The City in Classical Europe: A Visit to Pompeii
A Study of Banaras