The Rites Of The Twice-Born

By Sinclair Stevenson

Book Overview

The Rites Of The Twice-Born is a book written by Mrs. Sinclair Stevenson that delves into the Hindu caste system and the initiation ceremonies that mark a person's transition from one caste to another. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing a detailed overview of the caste system and the second part focusing on the initiation ceremonies themselves.The author begins by explaining the origins of the caste system and how it evolved over time. She then goes on to describe the four main castes - Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras - and the various sub-castes that fall under each of these categories. The author also discusses the role of the caste system in Hindu society and how it has changed over the years.In the second part of the book, the author provides a detailed account of the initiation ceremonies that mark a person's transition from one caste to another. These ceremonies are known as the Upanayana for the Brahmins, the Pumsavana for the Kshatriyas, and the Simantonnayana for the Vaishyas. The author describes each of these ceremonies in detail, including the rituals, prayers, and offerings that are involved.Overall, The Rites Of The Twice-Born is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the Hindu caste system and the initiation ceremonies that are an integral part of it. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Hinduism or Indian culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163123420
• ISBN13: 9781163123423
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 494 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"