Book Details

• Publisher: Institut Francais De Pondichery

• Author: Carmen Sylvia Spiers

• Language: French

• Edition: 2025

• Pages: 621

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 24 cm x 16.5 cm

• Weight: 1.10 kg

• ISBN: 9788184702583

About the Book

Charmes Védiques : Vedic Charms is an extensive and scholarly exploration of Vedic charms as preserved in ancient Indian textual traditions. Written entirely in French, this volume offers a meticulous study of ritual formulas, incantations, and sacred expressions that played a crucial role in Vedic religious and social life. The work examines the symbolic meanings, ritual contexts, and linguistic structures of these charms, shedding light on their function in healing, protection, prosperity, and spiritual practice. With its depth of analysis and comprehensive coverage, the book serves as a significant contribution to Vedic studies, Indology, and comparative religion. It is especially valuable for researchers, academics, and serious readers interested in early Indian ritual culture and sacred literature.