Vedic and IndoEuropean studies

Book Details

• Author: Dr. Nicholas Kazanas

• Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers

• ISBN 13: 9788177421378

• ISBN 10: 8177421379

• Edition: New Delhi

• Year: 2023

• Language: English

• Subject: History, Texts, Literature

About the Book
This volume presents a series of studies primarily focusing on Vedic and Indo-European (IE) origins, with a particular emphasis on the relationships between Vedic and other ancient languages like Greek, Latin, and the fabricated Proto-Indo-European. Each essay in this collection begins with the Rigveda (RV), using it as the foundational text from which the research moves outward to diverse fields such as Anthropology, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Poetry, and Religion. These studies examine various aspects of Vedic texts and language, often leading to new and unexpected conclusions that challenge current theories about the origins of language, religion, and Indo-European studies.

The cumulative evidence presented in this book suggests that the Indo-Aryans have been indigenous to India since at least the 7th millennium BCE, and that Vedic is much older than any other IE language. It argues that Vedic is the closest to the Proto-Indo-European mother tongue, and calls for a complete reassessment of past and current IE studies.

Dr. Nicholas Kazanas, a renowned scholar in Indology, draws on his extensive academic background in Sanskrit, English Literature, Economics, and Philosophy to provide a critical perspective on the current state of Indo-European studies. His work challenges established narratives and advocates for a fresh start in understanding the linguistic and cultural history of the Indo-Aryans.