Dalits in Early Buddhism [Hardcover]

This work deals with detailed information of Dalits during early Buddhism. For complete evaluation of the origin of untouchability and its place, the reaction of Buddhist religion against it and the historical role of Buddhist religion, the academic support has been taken from the scriptures of several Indian and foreign authors, social scientists and investigators. Weaved into comprehensive nine chapters along with a Bibliography, liberalising influence of the Buddhist revolt and of Vaishnava compassion led the Brahmins to devise ways and means of assuring spiritual betterment to the Sudra in the Brahminic way of rites and sacraments.It is a useful book for social scientists and students interested in various phases of Dalits and early Buddhism. About The Author:- Dr. Paramanshi Jaideva, is a well-known historian and scholar of Pali language. She is the co-author of an eleven volumes Encyclopaedia of Dalits in India. Contents:- Preface • Acknowledgements • Ancient Caste System • Brahminical Text in Respect of Shudras' Status • Perspective on Pali Text in Respect of Shudras' Position • Brahminism and Buddhism in Shudras' Life • Buddhism and Shudras' Position in Ancient Society • Concept of Untouchability Before the Advent of Buddhism • State of Untouchables in 200 B.C. • Untouchability for Sudra Contexting with Pali Text • Buddhist Religion and Abolition of Untochability • Evaluation and Conclusion • Bibliography • Index. The Title 'Dalits in Early Buddhism written/authored/edited by Paramanshi Jaideva', published in the year 2002. The ISBN 9788178351223 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 352 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History / Archaeology / RELIGION / PHILOSOPHY / Scheduled Castes / OBC / Minorities. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-