Alternative Krishnas

Author : Guy L. Beck
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780791483411

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Alternative Krishnas by Guy L. Beck Pdf

Krishna—widely venerated and adored in the Hindu tradition—is a deity of many aspects. An ancient manifestation of the Supreme God Vishnu, or the Godhead itself, Krishna is the bringer of Yoga philosophy and the creator of the universe, the destroyer of evil tyrants, and the hero of the epic Mahabharata. He is also described in classical Sanskrit texts as having human characteristics and enjoying very human pursuits: Krishna is the butter thief, cowherd, philanderer, and flute player. Yet even these playful depictions are based upon descriptions found in the Sanskrit canon, and mostly reflect familiar, classical Pan-Indian images. In this book, contributors examine the alternative, or unconventional, Krishnas, offering examples from more localized Krishna traditions found in different regions among various ethnic groups, vernacular language traditions, and remote branches of Indian religions. These wide-ranging, alternative visions of Krishna include the Tantric Krishna of Bengal, Krishna in urban women's rituals, Krishna as monogamous husband and younger brother in Braj, Krishna in Jainism, Krishna in Marathi tradition, Krishna in South India, and the Krishna of nineteenth-century reformed Hinduism.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Krishna Prakashan Media
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8182830516

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Krishna's Principles of Management by Anonim Pdf

Author : Wendy Doniger
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 801 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199593347

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The Hindus by Wendy Doniger Pdf

An engrossing and definitive narrative account of history and myth that offers a new way of understanding one of the world's oldest major religions, The Hindus elucidates the relationship between recorded history and imaginary worlds. Hinduism does not lend itself easily to a strictly chronological account: many of its central texts cannot be reliably dated even within a century; its central tenets karma, dharma, to name just two arise at particular moments in Indian history and differ in each era, between genders, and caste to caste; and what is shared among Hindus is overwhelmingly outnumbered by the things that are unique to one group or another. Yet the greatness of Hinduism - its vitality, its earthiness, its vividness - lies precisely in many of those idiosyncratic qualities that continue to inspire debate today. Wendy Doniger is one of the foremost scholars of Hinduism in the world. With her inimitable insight and expertise Doniger illuminates those moments within the tradition that resist forces that would standardize or establish a canon. Without reversing or misrepresenting the historical hierarchies, she reveals how Sanskrit and vernacular sources are rich in knowledge of and compassion toward women and lower castes; how they debate tensions surrounding religion, violence, and tolerance; and how animals are the key to important shifts in attitudes toward different social classes. The Hindus brings a fascinating multiplicity of actors and stories to the stage to show how brilliant and creative thinkers - many of them far removed from Brahmin authors of Sanskrit texts - have kept Hinduism alive in ways that other scholars have not fully explored. In this unique and authoritative account, debates about Hindu traditions become platforms from which to consider the ironies, and overlooked epiphanies, of history.

Author : A. Whitney Sanford
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780813134123

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Growing Stories from India by A. Whitney Sanford Pdf

The costs of industrial agriculture are astonishing in terms of damage to the environment, human health, animal suffering, and social equity, and the situation demands that we expand our ecological imagination to meet this crisis. In response to growing dissatisfaction with the existing food system, farmers and consumers are creating alternate models of production and consumption that are both sustainable and equitable. In Growing Stories from India: Religion and the Fate of Agriculture, author A. Whitney Sanford uses the story of the deity Balaram and the Yamuna River as a foundation for discussing the global food crisis and illustrating the Hindu origins of agrarian thought. By employing narrative as a means of assessing modern agriculture, Sanford encourages us to reconsider our relationship with the earth. Merely creating new stories is not enough -- she asserts that each story must lead to changed practices. Growing Stories from India demonstrates that conventional agribusiness is only one of many options and engages the work of modern agrarian luminaries to explore how alternative agricultural methods can be implemented.

Author : Selva J. Raj,Corinne G. Dempsey
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781438429816

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Sacred Play by Selva J. Raj,Corinne G. Dempsey Pdf

Explores the significance of levity and humor in South Asian religious traditions.

Author : E. Allen Richardson
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781476615967

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Seeing Krishna in America by E. Allen Richardson Pdf

The Hindu sect the Vallabha Sampradaya was founded in India in the 15th century by a devotional saint, Vallabhacharya. Their bhakti tradition worships a variety of forms of Krishna as a seven-year-old child. Following U.S. immigration reforms in 1965, members of the sect established a spiritual headquarters for the faith in Pennsylvania and began to construct temples across the United States. Since then, the growth has continued as this 500-year-old faith becomes an American religion, as this work demonstrates.

Author : Kelly Pemberton,Michael Nijhawan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135904777

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Shared Idioms, Sacred Symbols, and the Articulation of Identities in South Asia by Kelly Pemberton,Michael Nijhawan Pdf

This work focuses on processes of articulating identity. The notions of "shared idioms" and "sacred symbols" shaping this volume suggest both a search for common ground and boundary-drawing processes. Individual chapters locate "sites" of these modes and the conditions that engender them, problematizing the truth-claims of unitary markers of identity.

Author : Naomi Appleton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317055747

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Shared Characters in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu Narrative by Naomi Appleton Pdf

Taking a comparative approach which considers characters that are shared across the narrative traditions of early Indian religions (Brahmanical Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism) Shared Characters in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu Narrative explores key religious and social ideals, as well as points of contact, dialogue and contention between different worldviews. The book focuses on three types of character - gods, heroes and kings - that are of particular importance to early South Asian narrative traditions because of their relevance to the concerns of the day, such as the role of deities, the qualities of a true hero or good ruler and the tension between worldly responsibilities and the pursuit of liberation. Characters (incuding character roles and lineages of characters) that are shared between traditions reveal both a common narrative heritage and important differences in worldview and ideology that are developed in interaction with other worldviews and ideologies of the day. As such, this study sheds light on an important period of Indian religious history, and will be essential reading for scholars and postgraduate students working on early South Asian religious or narrative traditions (Jain, Buddhist and Hindu) as well as being of interest more widely in the fields of Religious Studies, Classical Indology, Asian Studies and Literary Studies.

Author : Kitty Millet,Dorothy Figueira
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-20
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781501316685

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Fault Lines of Modernity by Kitty Millet,Dorothy Figueira Pdf

This state of the art collection offers fresh perspectives on why intersections between literature, religion, and ethics can address the fault lines of modernity and are not necessarily the cause of modernity's 'faults.' From a diverse cohort of scholars from around the world, with appointments in comparative literature and other disciplines, the essays suggest that the imagined hegemony of a Judeo-Christian Western project is neither exclusively true nor productive. However, the essays also suggest that elements of the Western religious traditions are important vectors for understanding modernity's complicated relationship to the past.

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476639208

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Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects by Theresa Bane Pdf

Curious about the chains that bound Fenriswulf in Norse mythology? Or the hut of Baba Yaga, the infamous witch of Russian folklore? Containing more than one thousand detailed entries on the magical and mythical items from the different folklore, legends, and religions the world over, this encyclopedia is the first of its kind. From Abadi, the named stone in Roman mythology to Zul-Hajam, one of the four swords said to belong to the prophet Mohammed, each item is described in as much detail as the original source material provided, including information on its origin, who was its wielder, and the extent of its magical abilities. The text also includes a comprehensive cross-reference system and an extensive bibliography to aid researchers.

Author : Valerie Ritter
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781438435671

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Kāma's Flowers by Valerie Ritter Pdf

Kama's Flowers documents the transformation of Hindi poetry during the crucial period of 1885-1925. As Hindi was becoming a national language and Indian nationalism was emerging, Hindi authors articulated a North Indian version of modernity by reenvisioning nature. While their writing has previously been seen as an imitation of European Romanticism, Valerie Ritter shows its unique and particular function in North India. Description of the natural world recalled traditional poetics, particularly erotic and devotional poetics, but was now used to address sociopolitical concerns, as authors created literature to advocate for a "national character" and to address a growing audience of female readers. Examining Hindi classics, translations from English poetry, literary criticism, and little-known popular works, Ritter combines translations with fresh literary analysis to show the pivotal role of nature in how modernity was understood. Bringing a new body of literature to English-language readers, Kama's Flowers also reveals the origins of an influential visual culture that resonates today in Bollywood cinema.

Author : Michel Boivin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781788319560

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The Hindu Sufis of South Asia by Michel Boivin Pdf

Within the complex religious landscape of modern India, the community of Sindh stands out as a powerful example of interfaith relations. This Hindu community moved to India and practiced Sufism following Sindh's inclusion to Pakistan in the 1947 partition. Drawing on a close analysis of literature and poetry, interviews with key informants, and a reading of historic rituals and architectures, Michel Boivin demonstrates that this active religious minority has managed to retain its unique Hindu-Sufi identity amidst the rigidification of official religions in both India and Pakistan. Of particular significance, Boivin argues, was the creation of sacred spaces called darbars. These shrines include a religious building where the Hindu Sindhis worship Sufi saints, chant Sufi poetry and perform Sufi rituals. In looking at this vibrant community as a trans-religious culture capable of navigating the challenges of the modern nation state, this book is an important contribution to understanding the Muslim-Hindu encounter in India.

Author : Roshen Dalal
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9788184752779

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Hinduism by Roshen Dalal Pdf

An invaluable encyclopedia of Hinduism Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions; an amalgam of diverse beliefs and schools, it originates in the Vedas and is rooted in Indian culture. Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide illuminates complex philosophical concepts through lucid definitions, a historical perspective and incisive analyses. It examines various aspects of Hinduism, covering festivals and rituals, gods and goddesses, philosophers, memorials, aesthetics, and sacred plants and animals. The author also explores pivotal ideas, including moksha, karma, dharma and samsara, and details the diverse commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita and other important texts. Citing extensively from the regional languages, the book describes Hinduism’s innumerable myths and legends, and looks at the many versions of texts including the Ramayana and Mahabharata, placing each entry in its historical context and tracing its evolution to the present. • Outlines all eighteen major Puranas, the 108 Upanishads, and a selection of Vaishnava, Sahiva and Tantric texts • Provides quotations from rare original texts • A product of years of research, with a wide range of entries

Author : John Fahy
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781789206104

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Becoming Vaishnava in an Ideal Vedic City by John Fahy Pdf

Becoming Vaishnava in an Ideal Vedic City centers on a growing multinational community of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) devotees in Mayapur, West Bengal. While ISKCON’s history is often presented in terms of an Indian guru ‘transplanting’ Indian spirituality to the West, this book focusses on the efforts to bring ISKCON back to India. Paying particular attention to devotees’ failure to consistently live up to ISKCON’s ideals and the ongoing struggle to realize the utopian vision of an ‘ideal Vedic city’, this book argues that the anthropology of ethics must account for how moral systems accommodate the problem of moral failure.

Author : Carola Lorea
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004324718

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Folklore, Religion and the Songs of a Bengali Madman by Carola Lorea Pdf

In this book, Lorea explores the relationship between Bengali folklore, heterodox religious movements and politics of cultural representation through the contextual study of the eccentric guru Bhaba Pagla (1902-1984), his ecstatic songs and their performers.