Vedic Religion
Dr. Narasimhachary, University of
Madras, India
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 09.00 - 10.00, Commencing 10th October
Place: Oxford University, Examination Schools Building, High Street, Oxford
A series of eight weekly lectures focusing on the main teachings on the four Vedas and Ramanuja's interpretation of the Bhagavad-gita
Week 1: 10th October
Introduction to the Vedas
Week 2: 17th October
The Rigveda
Week 3: 24th October
The Yajurveda
Week 4: 31st October
The Sama and Atharva Vedas
Week 5: 7th November
The position of the Bhagavad-gita in devotional literature
Week 6: 14th November
Readings from Ramanuja's commentaries on the Bhagavad-gita
Week 7: 21st November
Further readings from Ramanuja's commentaries on the Bhagavad-gita
Week 8: 28th November
Summing-up and conclusion