The Sraddha is a book written by David Urquhart in 1857, which explores the concept of Sraddha, a Hindu ritual of offering food and prayers to ancestors. The book examines the importance of Sraddha as a keystone of Brahminical, Buddhistic, and Arian religions, and its role in illustrating the dogma and duty of adoption. Urquhart delves into the history and significance of Sraddha, including its evolution and variations across different regions and...