Gavām Ayana the Vedic Era: An Exposition of a Forgotten Sacrificial Calendar of the Vedic Poets, Including an Account of the Origin of the Yugas, Chiefly on the Basis of the Vedas and Contemporary History of Foreign Nations

In this book, the exploration of the Vedic era and its calendrical system, particularly the Gavam Ayana, sheds light on ancient Indian reckoning of time. By analyzing references in the Vedas and considering the reigns of historical figures like Manu and Parikshit, the author proposes a timeline spanning around 1,800 to 1,900 years for the composition of Vedic and Brahmanic texts. The Gavam Ayana era, characterized by cycles of intercalary days, emerges as a central focus, personified as the age of a divine child, Agniprajapati. The author's diligent efforts to revive and understand this neglected era signify a plea for a deeper examination of Hindu society's past, aiming to dispel misunderstandings and propel progress.