The Arctic Home in The Vedas & The Orion (Set of 2 Books)

Author: Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Brand: Abhishek Publications

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 651

Release Date: 01-01-2025

Details: Bal Gangadhar Tilak, often referred to as the "Father of Indian Unrest," was a visionary scholar, freedom fighter, and social reformer who played a pivotal role in India's struggle for independence. Beyond his political activism, Tilak was a profound thinker deeply interested in Indian culture, history, and ancient texts. The Arctic Home in the Vedas is a fascinating exploration of the idea that the original home of the Aryans, as described in the Vedas, was in the Arctic region during a prehistoric period when the climate was suitable for human habitation. Tilak used astronomical references in Vedic hymns to propose this bold theory, blending mythology with scientific inquiry. In Orion: Researches into the Antiquity of the Vedas, Tilak delved into Vedic chronology, employing celestial alignments mentioned in the Rigveda to determine the age of these ancient scriptures. Together, these books showcase Tilak's pioneering efforts to bridge Indian traditions with modern science, offering a fresh perspective on the origins and evolution of Indian culture.

EAN: 9789368807971

Languages: English