The Concept of Rudra Siva Through the Ages Sri Ramanasramam Tiruvannamalai of the 12th World Sanskrit

of the 12th World Sanskrit Conference

mysticism and the theory of knowledge

Richard Carlson and Tamara Hudec were particularly active in the editing function as they learned

He has been member of Karnataka State Lalitha Kala Academy and Sangita Nritya Academy aad Sangita Nritya Academy

The Concept of Rudra Siva Through the Ages Sri Ramanasramam Tiruvannamalai of the 12th World SanskritThe present book throws new light, with the help of literary and archaeological data, on the gradual development of concept of Rudra Siva in his animal, phallic and human forms, since the days of the Harappa Civilization. The approach is mainly historical and the survey is confined to Ancient India. The author has shown how Siva, in his different forms, has so many counterparts in other religions of the world. The book examines how Siva, the composite