Classifying the Universe: The Ancient Indian Varna System and the Origins of Caste

by Brian K. Smith

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The first book to analyze why India's caste system has authoritatively endured for so long, this path-breaking text provides, for the first time anywhere, an exhaustive analysis of the historical predecessor to caste: the ancient Indian varna system as it was laid out in the Vedic literature. Presenting a revisionist overview of the way the religion of the Veda is to be understood, Classifying the Universe demonstrates that social classes were systematically...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0195084985

ISBN13:9780195084986

Release Date:January 1994

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Length:424 Pages

Weight:1.30 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Asia Class Hinduism History India Physical & Theoretical Physical Chemistry Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality

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