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A Visit to a Gñáni

Or Wise Man of the East

Edward Carpenter author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:16th Mar '17

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Originally published in 1911, this edition published in 1920, this text comprises of an excerpt from Carpenter’s Adam’s Peak to Elephanta, originally published in 1892, which details his travels in India and Ceylon. This excerpt in particular details his visit to a Gñáni, or religious wise man, and what he learned of their ancient wisdom-religion, which would be more recognisable as Hinduism to a modern reader. This title will be of interest to students of sociology, anthropology and religious studies.

ISBN: 9781138184558

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 140g

68 pages