Puranic Concept of Dana Centre for Studies in Civilizations and the minor Upanisads

and the minor Upanisads

and the most in need of a new examination

in Bhagavad-Gita (Which is the centerpiece of the Mahabharata)the technique of presentation adopted here is Gita supportive

As a work dealing with profound philosophical discussions

nor does it matter whether it was a chance discovery or the result of any diligent search

Puranic Concept of Dana Centre for Studies in Civilizations and the minor UpanisadsAbout the Book The PURANIC CONCEPT of DANA provides an exhaustive expostion of the Hindu practice o gift giving. Here in the author includes virtually every reference to Dana found in the Vadas, Smritis, Dharmasutras and Puranas. These texts reveal a broad spectrum of religiously sanctioned gifting. Specific guidelines exist governing simple hospitality as well as such grandiose offerings as a king's weight in gold or a mountain of jewels. These