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Your papers should go to a third page with only one line on the first full page devoted to title and name.  A style sheet must be signed and attached to each paper.  Papers with them will not be accepted.  The papers are worth 20 pts. each.

Sept. 18: Paper on the Vedas.  Choose your favorite hymn from the Rig-veda, consult at least three translations, and write an interpretation of its philosophical and/or religious themes.  Click here for paper ideas.

Sept. 27: Paper on the Upanishads.  Choose a Upanishad that you like, consult at least three translations, and write  an analysis according to one or two of the Upanishadic themes discussed in class.

Nov. 1: Paper on the Bhagavadgita.  Consult at least three translations and choose particular passages or themes that have particular philosophical and/or religious significance.  Herman's and Zaehner's commentaries will be very helpful here.