Author: Dhawan, B.D.
Title: Mysticism and Symbolism in Aitareya and Taittiriya Aranyakas
Description: Delhi, Gian Publishing, (1988). orig. cloth, dustwrappper.. 22x14cm, xvi, 218 pp, In a rubbed dustwrapper.. Corner bumps, some staining to binding corners, Good. ¶ Contents: A Broad Spectrum of the Aitareya & Taittiriya Aranyaka & a Brief Sketch of its Contents; Mysticism, its Nature,Origin & Relationship with Sacrificial Rituals & Details of Mysticism in Aitareya Aranyaka; Pseudo- mysticism...Symbolism, its Nature,Origin & Application in the Sacrificial Cult & Details thereof in the Aitareya & Taittiriya Aranyakas; Metaphysics,its Subject-matter & Details of Metaphysical contents of Aitareya Aranyaka & Taittiriya Aranyaka; Personification of Abstract Ideas; Inanimate Objects & Natural Forces to Illustrate the Sacrificial Cult in Taittiriya Aranyaka; Myths & Parables found in Aitareya Aranyaka & Taittiriya Aranyaka; Mystic Words, as found in Aitareya & Taittiriya Aranyakas, their Nature, Significance & Explanation.; Conclusions; Appendices: Some Examples of Illogical Statements/Assertions in the Aitareya Aranyaka; Stotras & Sastras used in the Performance of the Mahavrata Ceremony as Detailed out in the Aitareya Aranyaka; A Note on Arunaketuka Fire as Described in the Taittiriya Aranyaka; Bibliography.

Keywords: History of Religion, Hindu philosophy, Aranyakas, Forest Texts, Vedic literature, Ancient India, Hinduism, Mysticism,