This book explores the ancient Indian texts known as the Vedas, and how they contain important insights into the geology and geography of India. From descriptions of the formation of mountains to the origins of rivers and soil, this study sheds new light on how the Vedic thinkers understood the natural world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.