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Download or read book The Early Brahmanical System of Gotra and Pravara written by John Brough and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-09-26 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1953, this book investigates the most important problems connected with the clan system of the Vedic Brahmans, and also presents the textual evidence for the details of that system at the end of the Vedic period. The volume is composed of an English translation of the Gotra-Pravara-Manjari of Purusottama-Pandita, together with an extensive introduction and critical notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Brahmanical system and perspectives on Indian religion and society.