Patrick Olivelle is Emeritus Professor of Sanskrit and Indian Religions at the University of Texas at Austin. His scholarship delves into the study of ancient Indian texts and religious traditions, emphasizing their historical and philosophical contexts. Olivelle's research illuminates crucial aspects of Indian culture and thought. His contributions to the academic understanding of Indian religions are significant, and his publications serve as valuable resources for further study.
Explorations in Ancient Indian Culture and Religion
Focusing on the exploration of historical context, this collection compiles a decade's worth of research papers by Patrick Olivelle. Each study delves into the meanings and developments concealed within words and texts, offering insights into their significance and evolution over time.
The legal treatise of Viṣṇu, known as the Viṣṇu Smṛti, is situated in Kashmir and dated to the seventh century CE, with insights drawn from its iconographic details. Composed by a scholar from the Kāṭhaka Branch of the Yajur Veda and a follower of the Vaiṣṇava Pañcarātra tradition, this critical edition reveals the unique aspects of Hindu law and religious practice. It stands out as the sole legal text that offers profound insights into the intersection of law and spirituality within its historical context.
Focusing on Indian ascetical institutions and ideologies, this collection compiles Patrick Olivelle's scholarly papers from the past three decades. It offers insights into the historical and cultural significance of ascetic practices in India, showcasing Olivelle's extensive research and contributions to the understanding of these spiritual traditions. The volume serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in the complexities of Indian philosophy and religious life.
An illuminating biography reconstructing the life and legacy of a unique king in world history and the most famous emperor in South Asian history
Kaiser Ashoka wird als eine der bedeutendsten Persönlichkeiten Südasiens dargestellt, dessen Herrschaft über ein riesiges und vielfältiges Reich geprägt war von dem Streben nach Einheit und moralischer Ordnung. Durch die Förderung des Dharma versuchte er, Konflikte zu vermeiden und eine neue Ethik zu etablieren, die sowohl in seinem Reich als auch international Wirkung zeigen sollte. Patrick Olivelle nutzt Ashokas Inschriften sowie Kunst und Architektur, um das Leben und die Philosophie dieses außergewöhnlichen Herrschers zu beleuchten und zwischen Mythos und Geschichte zu unterscheiden.