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Creation-Srishti Vignana
This book is a window to see how this Creation came to be. It is a quest for the answer to the most complex question of all - “How was the Universe created?” This book looks at how each civilization of the world has described the process of Creation. Then focusing on the Indian, Vedic thought, this book brings out the step by step process of Creation and the symbolic role of each divinity in the process of Creation. This is juxtaposed with the modern scientific view of Creation. The parallels are interesting and amazing. This book is a timeless journey to the very depths of the knowledge of Creation, from our ancients.
139 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2010
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February 13, 2019
Great book on universe Creation based on Indian Thought
By far the best book that explains how Indian Rishi’s thought and named everything. Every Sanskrit word used in the creation has a etymological meaning and the deeper we go, we understand it better. How the Puranas were created to make a layman understand the complex the process is commendable. Theists, Atheists, Rationalists, Idealists and dualists should have open mind to go over other aisle and look into the deeper aspects and learn good things. Living in harmony is key for all.
By far the best book that explains how Indian Rishi’s thought and named everything. Every Sanskrit word used in the creation has a etymological meaning and the deeper we go, we understand it better. How the Puranas were created to make a layman understand the complex the process is commendable. Theists, Atheists, Rationalists, Idealists and dualists should have open mind to go over other aisle and look into the deeper aspects and learn good things. Living in harmony is key for all.
May 24, 2018
Great read...
A balanced view between the principles of modern and vedic science. Preaches coexistence of both towards mankinds quest for the eternal riddle.
A balanced view between the principles of modern and vedic science. Preaches coexistence of both towards mankinds quest for the eternal riddle.
July 16, 2016
A short and interesting read on the event of cosmological creation, drawing parallels between scientific theories and Indian classical literatures like Veda & Puranas.
The author starts with the stories of creation from other civilisations like Assyrian, Egyptian and Sumer. And thats where they end. He goes on to explain how the ancient seers, the Rishis, had explained the process of creation and how that is now validated by science. Also, he states that the Rishis had explained what existed before the Big Bang and the processes inside the fire ball containing the universe to come.
The book has linked what the Vedas foretold very well with modern science. His effort is well backed up by a scientist who works at CERN on the LHC project. But he fails to elaborate on the processes that occurred before, during and after the Big Bang, at least from the perspective of Vedas and Puranas. Also, he gets often repetitive on many occasions stretching the short read long. The references are restricted to names, like so and so concept was explained in so and so Purana but no chapter or verse numbers or how he interprets them. At some points though he did add some script in Sanskrit but for people looking for direction in this topic it doesn't help much.
Having said that, this book isn't bad read. It does touch some interesting points and good start for someone who wants to get a taste of what our ancient scientific culture. But it would be good he could elaborate on the processes and add some detailed references.
The author starts with the stories of creation from other civilisations like Assyrian, Egyptian and Sumer. And thats where they end. He goes on to explain how the ancient seers, the Rishis, had explained the process of creation and how that is now validated by science. Also, he states that the Rishis had explained what existed before the Big Bang and the processes inside the fire ball containing the universe to come.
The book has linked what the Vedas foretold very well with modern science. His effort is well backed up by a scientist who works at CERN on the LHC project. But he fails to elaborate on the processes that occurred before, during and after the Big Bang, at least from the perspective of Vedas and Puranas. Also, he gets often repetitive on many occasions stretching the short read long. The references are restricted to names, like so and so concept was explained in so and so Purana but no chapter or verse numbers or how he interprets them. At some points though he did add some script in Sanskrit but for people looking for direction in this topic it doesn't help much.
Having said that, this book isn't bad read. It does touch some interesting points and good start for someone who wants to get a taste of what our ancient scientific culture. But it would be good he could elaborate on the processes and add some detailed references.
July 12, 2017
a fantastic and lucid review and explanation of the vedic concept of creation .A must read
a fantastic and lucid review and explanation of the vedic concept of creation .A must read for all inquiring minds
a fantastic and lucid review and explanation of the vedic concept of creation .A must read for all inquiring minds
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