Purusha Sukta: Mantra-s with Meaning

Pages : viii + 87

Size : 1/8 demy

Cover : Paper Back

ISBN : 81-7994 – 046-2

Clearly the Purusha Sukta is the most well-known hymn in all the Vedas. But its deep meaning has not been explained in some detail anywhere using the traditional sources. In his preface states that “”the idea of the Purusha has been explained in some detail and the enigmatic concept of Purusha-medha has also been considered in its proper perspective. It is hoped that by presenting this traditional interpretation, many of the misconception will be removed.”

It is worthwhile emphasizing that the material found in this book is not easily available elsewhere. Professor Rao has refrained from explaining topics which can be found elsewhere.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

Versions in the Four Vedas
Relation to Gayatri Mantra
Meaning of Purusha
Prashna Upanishad
Katha Upanishad
Mundaka Upanishad
Brhadaranyaka Upanishad
Purusha and Sun
Creation and Prajapati
Mudgala Upanishad

2. Mantras with Explanations

3. Epilogue