Brahmins and kings : royal counsel in the Sanskrit narrative literatures /

'Brahmins and Kings' examines the most famous narratives written in Sanskrit, asking what they reveal of the culture of politics in India and in Hinduism in particular. It argues that narratives put metaphorical flesh on the proverbial bare bones of ethical and religious doctrine, seeking...

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Main Author:	Nemec, John (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Subjects:	Sanskrit literature > History and criticism. Hindi literature > History and criticism. Brahman in literature. Kings and rulers in literature. Dharma > In literature. Littérature sanscrite > Histoire et critique. Littérature hindi > Histoire et critique. Rois et souverains dans la littérature. Dharma > Dans la littérature. Literature: history & criticism. Literature. Electronic books.
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