Index to History of Dharmasastra: by Pandurang Vaman Kane; Comprehensive guide to Hindu rites and rituals by Krishan Lal Khera - 1997

Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 1997. First edition. Hardcover. New. 15 x 23 cm. This is an index on the subject of purification to History of Dharmasastra, written by Prof. P.V. Kane. This work was chosen because it is encyclopaedic and generally acknowledged to be the definitive work on Hinduism. The topic of purification is the major theme of this index. Related topics such as sin, penance, and expiation, etc. are also covered. The idea of purification remains at the core of rituals such as marriage, birth, death and upanayana. These themes are integral parts of Hindu rituals and liturgy and affect the social ethics of Hindus. This index consists of two parts. Part One is arranged according to topic and Part Two is arranged by the author or source. Prof. Kane`s work is a classic work on Hindu law and religion and its index would be just as useful to scholars and laymen alike. Contents Preface Part I : Arranged According to Topic Part II : Arranged According to Author or Source Printed Pages: 296.