Varanasi : myths and scientific studies : proceedings of an interdisciplinary workshop / edited by Vidula Jayaswal
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TextLanguage: English Publication details: New Delhi : Aryan Books International, 2013.Description: xxii, 170 p. : ill., 28 Maps ; 19 x 25 cmISBN: - 9788173054501
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Includes verses in Sanskrit ; with English translation.
Contents : VIEWS OF INDOLOGISTS AND SCIENTISTS-- Chapter 1. Vedic myths and mythology--Chapter 2. Ecology and Indian myth--Chapter 3. Do Indian myths have a scientific basis--Chapter 4. Myths and scientific basis ?--Chapter 5. Spiritual and scientific perspectives in Jain mythology-- CASE STUDIES -- Chapter 6. Jataka stories and Archaeology : a case study of Varanasi--Chapter 7. Myths related to Avimuktakshetra-- Chapter 8. Varanasi and the Ganga river : a geological perspective--Chapter 9. Ganga and Kashi : myths and scientific enquiries-- Chapter 10. Varanasi : origin and growth from a geomorphic perspective-- OBSERVATIONS-- Chapter 11. Myths, consciousness and science of signs--Chapter 12. Myths and science
Contributed articles presented at one-day Interdisciplinary Workshop on Myths and Scientific Studies held on November 02, 2010 under the auspices of Banaras Hindu University.
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