The Niti and Vairagya Satakas of Bhartrhari Motilal Banarsidass unlike the elite they were

unlike the elite they were yet to be burdened with the potential decadence of modernity

also permit the quiescence and reabsorption of all forms

The creative imagination is endowed with quite wonderful powers

A new study of the Rigveda is crucial today as we seek to understand our nature as a species and for developing a higher consciousness

Hence we have felt our responsibility to its readers quite strongly Even though tempted we have tried not to interpose a private interpretation between the text and its users

The Niti and Vairagya Satakas of Bhartrhari Motilal Banarsidass unlike the elite they wereAbout The Book (277 Pgs.): The Satakas are original works. They are three in number, viz. Sringara, Niti and Vairagya. They must have been composed by the poet after he had renounced the world. Probably the Niti Sataka was written first, then followed the Sringara and lastly the Vairagya Sataka. In the Niti Sataka Bhartrhari inculcates certain principles intended to guide men in their daily life. The first and foremost of these is Self respect. He