Jha, D. N. 1940-
The myth of the holy cow / D. N. Jha. - New York : Verso, 2002. - xii, 183 p. ; 23 cm.
Previously published as: Holy Cow. New Delhi, India : Matrix Books, 2001.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [149]-172) and index.
1. 'Animals are verily food' but Yajnavalkya favours beef -- 2. The rejection of animal sacrifice: an assertion of the sacredness of the cow? -- 3. The later Dharmasastric tradition and beyond -- 4. The cow in the Kali Age and memories of beef consumption -- 5. A paradoxical sin and the paradox of the cow -- 6. Resume: the elusive 'Holy Cow'.
1859846769 L.16.00
GBA2-Z2727
Bharatiya Janata Party.
Cattle--Religious aspects--Hinduism.
India--Politics and government--1977-
294.5 / JHM
The myth of the holy cow / D. N. Jha. - New York : Verso, 2002. - xii, 183 p. ; 23 cm.
Previously published as: Holy Cow. New Delhi, India : Matrix Books, 2001.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [149]-172) and index.
1. 'Animals are verily food' but Yajnavalkya favours beef -- 2. The rejection of animal sacrifice: an assertion of the sacredness of the cow? -- 3. The later Dharmasastric tradition and beyond -- 4. The cow in the Kali Age and memories of beef consumption -- 5. A paradoxical sin and the paradox of the cow -- 6. Resume: the elusive 'Holy Cow'.
1859846769 L.16.00
GBA2-Z2727
Bharatiya Janata Party.
Cattle--Religious aspects--Hinduism.
India--Politics and government--1977-
294.5 / JHM