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Adaptive Reuse

Author : Elisa Freschi,Philipp André Maas
Publisher : Harrassowitz
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-31
Category : Appropriation (Arts)
ISBN : 3447107073

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Adaptive Reuse by Elisa Freschi,Philipp André Maas Pdf

The present volume explores a specific aspect of creativity in South Asian systems of knowledge, literature and rituals. Under the heading of?adaptive reuse,? it discusses the relationship between innovation and perpetuation of earlier forms and contents of knowledge and aesthetic expressions within the process of creating new works. Although this relation rarely became the topic of explicit reflections in the South Asian intellectual traditions, it is here investigated by taking a closer look at the treatment of older materials by later authors.

Sir John Woodroffe, Tantra and Bengal

Author : Kathleen Taylor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136120985

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Sir John Woodroffe, Tantra and Bengal by Kathleen Taylor Pdf

Working with Bengali mentors, especially his close friend A. B. Ghose, Sir John Woodroffe became the pseudonymous orientalist Arthur Avalon, famous for his tantric studies at the beginning of the twentieth century. Best known for The Serpent Power, the book which introduced 'Kundalini Yoga' to the western world, Avalon turned the image of Tantra around, from that of a despised magical and orgiastic cult into a refined philosophy which greatly enhanced the prestige of Hindu thought to later generations of westerners. This biographical study is in two parts. The first focuses on Woodroffe's social identity in Calcutta against the background of colonialism and nationalism - the context in which he 'was' Arthur Avalon. To a very unusual degree for someone with a high position under the empire, Woodroffe the British High Court Judge absorbed the world of the Bengali intellectuals of his time, among whom his popularity was widely attested. His admirers were attracted by his Indian nationalism, to which his tantric studies and supposed learning formed an important adjunct. Woodroffe's friend Ghose, however, was the chief source of the textual knowledge in which the 'orientalist' scholar appeared to be deeply versed. The second part of this study assesses Woodroffe's own relationship to Sanskrit and to the texts, and highlights his very extensive but gifted use of secondary sources and the knowledge of Ghose and other Indian people. It examines the apologetic themes by which he and his collaborators made Tantra first acceptable, then fashionable. Partly because of his mysterious pseudonym, Woodroffe acquired a near legendary status for a time, and remains a fascinating figure. This book is written in a style that should appeal to the general reader as well as to students of Indian religions and early twentieth century Indian history, while being relevant to the ongoing debate about 'orientalism'.

Hindu Tantric and Śākta Literature

Author : Teun Goudriaan,Sanjukta Gupta
Publisher : Wiesbaden : Harrassowitz
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Hindu literature
ISBN : UVA:X030040652

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Hindu Tantric and Śākta Literature by Teun Goudriaan,Sanjukta Gupta Pdf

Tantraraja Tantra

Author : Arthur Avalon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0836423569

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Magic and Magicians in the Greco-Roman World

Author : Matthew W Dickie,Matthew W. Dickie
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134533367

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Magic and Magicians in the Greco-Roman World by Matthew W Dickie,Matthew W. Dickie Pdf

This study is the first to assemble the evidence for the existence of sorcerors in the ancient world; it also addresses the question of their identity and social origins. The resulting investigation takes us to the underside of Greek and Roman society, into a world of wandering holy men and women, conjurors and wonder-workers, and into the lives of prostitutes, procuresses, charioteers and theatrical performers. This fascinating reconstruction of the careers of witches and sorcerors allows us to see into previously inaccessible areas of Greco-Roman life. Compelling for both its detail and clarity, and with an extraordinarily revealing breadth of evidence employed, it will be an essential resource for anyone studying ancient magic.

Tantrik Texts Karpuradistotram

Author : Svami Vimalananda,Sir John George Woodroffe
Publisher : Svami Vimalananda
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-16
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Tantrik Texts Karpuradistotram by Svami Vimalananda,Sir John George Woodroffe Pdf

Tantrik Texts Karpuradistotram

The Secret of the Three Cities

Author : Douglas Renfrew Brooks
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1990-09-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0226075699

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The Secret of the Three Cities by Douglas Renfrew Brooks Pdf

The esoteric Hindu traditions of Tantrism have profoundly influenced the development of Indian thought and civilization. Emerging from elements of yoga and wisdom traditions, shamanism, alchemy, eroticism, and folklore, Tantrism began to affect brahmanical Hinduism in the ninth century. Nevertheless, Tantrism and its key historical figures have been ignored by scholars. This accessible work introduces the concepts and practices of Hindu Sakta Tantrism to all those interested in Hinduism and the comparative study of religion.

The Tantric Tradition

Author : Swami Agehananda Bharati
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : UVA:X000133095

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The Bloomsbury Introduction to Adaptation Studies

Author : Yvonne Griggs
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-25
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781441167699

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The Bloomsbury Introduction to Adaptation Studies by Yvonne Griggs Pdf

From David Lean's big screen Great Expectations to Alejandro Amenábar's reinvention of The Turn of the Screw as The Others, adaptations of literary classics are a constant feature of popular culture today. The Bloomsbury Introduction to Adaptation Studies helps students master the history, theory and practice of analysing literary adaptations. Following an introductory overview of major debates and concepts, each chapter focuses on a canonical text and features: - Case study readings of adaptations in a variety of media, from film to opera, televised drama to animated comedy show, YA fiction to novel/graphic novel. - Coverage of popular appropriations and re-imaginings of the text. - Discussion questions and creative exercises throughout to guide students through their own analyses. - Annotated guides to further reading and viewing plus online resources. - The book also includes chapter overviews and a glossary of critical terms to give students quick access to key information for further study, reference and revision. The Bloomsbury Introduction to Adaptation Studies covers adaptations of: Jane Eyre; Great Expectations; The Turn of the Screw; The Great Gatsby.

Introduction to Tantra Shastra. --

Author : Sir John George Woodroffe
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1013677145

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Introduction to Tantra Shastra. -- by Sir John George Woodroffe Pdf

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. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Shakti and shakta

Author : Arthur Avalon
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783748149316

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Shakti and shakta by Arthur Avalon Pdf

There is no word of wider content in any language than this Sanskrit term meaning 'Power'. For Shakti in the highest causal sense is God as Mother, and in another sense it is the universe which issues from Her Womb. And what is there which is neither one nor the other? Therefore, the Yoginihridaya Tantra thus salutes Her who conceives, bears, produces and thereafter nourishes all worlds: "Obeisance be to Her who is pure Being-Consciousness-Bliss, as Power, who exists in the form of Time and Space and all that is therein, and who is the radiant Illuminatrix in all beings." It is therefore possible only to outline here in a very general way a few of the more important principles of the Shakti-doctrine, omitting its deeply interesting practice (Sadhana) in its forms as ritual worship and Yoga. Today Western science speaks of Energy as the physical ultimate of all forms of Matter. So has it been for ages to the Shaktas, as the worshippers of Shakti are called. But they add that such Energy is only a limited manifestation (as Mind and Matter) of the almighty infinite Supreme Power (Maha-Shakti) of Becoming in 'That' (Tat), which is unitary Being (Sat) itself.

The World as Power

Author : Sir John George Woodroffe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-16
Category : Shaktism
ISBN : OCLC:48245145

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Re-Use-The Art and Politics of Integration and Anxiety

Author : Julia A. B. Hegewald,Subrata K. Mitra
Publisher : SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8132106555

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Re-Use-The Art and Politics of Integration and Anxiety by Julia A. B. Hegewald,Subrata K. Mitra Pdf

Presented here is a novel approach to understanding the relationship between the past and the present using the unique concept of re-use, wherein elements from the past are strategically adapted into the present, and thus become part of a new modernity.Beautifully illustrated with exquisite images, this is a collection of well-researched and lucidly written scholarly articles that apply the concept of re-use to different aspects of cultural, political and material life—from art, architecture and jewelry to religion, statesmen and legislatures. By not treating artistic, political, religious and cultural developments as linear evolutions, this book encourages readers to understand them as a continuous modification of the past and a periodic return to earlier forms.

Is India Civilized?

Author : John Woodroffe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1330912586

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Is India Civilized? by John Woodroffe Pdf

Excerpt from Is India Civilized?: Essays on Indian Culture The question which forms the title of this book is of course absurd. Even the most antipathetic or ignorant would admit that India has a civilization (as he would say) "of sorts." There is an acute difference as to the value of it. The question however is not mine but is raised by Mr. Wm. Archer, a literary and dramatic critic of note in his recent book "India and the Future." He finds India as a whole to be in the state of "Barbarism." "What does it matter if he does say so," said an Indian to me, adding "this is only the last of a long list of misunderstanding works abusive of our country and its culture." That is so, though the number is increasing now-a-days of those who respect both. Yet this indifferent attitude is a mistake. India cannot at the present moment allow any charges against her to go unanswered. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Garland of Letters

Author : Arthur Avalon,Sir John Woodroffe
Publisher : Classic Wisdom Reprint
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1950330354

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The Garland of Letters by Arthur Avalon,Sir John Woodroffe Pdf

Ancient text refer to Advait Vedanta, examined by prominent Sanskrit scholar Arthur Avalon.