Hindu Mythology 101

Author : StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher : StoryBuddiesPlay
Page : 43 pages
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Release : 2024-04-29
Category : Philosophy
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Hindu Mythology 101 by StoryBuddiesPlay Pdf

Dive into the captivating world of Hindu mythology with this comprehensive guide! Unravel the stories of powerful gods and goddesses like Vishnu, Shiva, and Durga. Embark on a thrilling adventure through the epic tales of the Ramayana and Mahabharata. This guide, designed for beginners, explores the core concepts of Hinduism in an engaging and informative way. Here's what you'll discover: The Divine Realm: Meet the fascinating Hindu Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) and understand their roles in creation, preservation, and destruction. Symbolism and Iconography: Learn the meanings behind common symbols associated with Hindu deities, from the Trishul (Shiva's trident) to the lotus flower (symbolizing purity and enlightenment). Captivating Epics: Delve into the timeless tales of the Ramayana and Mahabharata, exploring themes of duty, love, and the complexities of human nature. The Power of the Feminine: Discover the concept of Shakti (divine feminine energy) and the various goddesses who embody it, such as Saraswati (goddess of knowledge) and Lakshmi (goddess of prosperity). Beyond the Stories: Explore how Hindu mythology is woven into the fabric of everyday life through festivals, rituals, and artistic expressions. Modern Relevance: See how these ancient myths continue to resonate in the modern world, inspiring artistic creations and fostering a deeper understanding between cultures. This guide is your perfect resource if you're interested in: Understanding the core beliefs and practices of Hinduism. Learning about the fascinating stories and characters of Hindu mythology. Discovering the symbolism and iconography associated with Hindu deities. Exploring the connection between mythology and everyday life in Hinduism. Gaining a broader perspective on the rich cultural heritage of India. Embark on your journey of discovery today!

Author : I. Chakraborty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798761853270

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101 Hindu Gods by I. Chakraborty Pdf

101 Hindu Gods is one Unique book for readers looking to get a wholesome idea about the vast Universe consisting of innumerable Hindu deities. In the book you get 101 Unique Indian Hindu Gods and Goddesses with a page dedicated to each of them. Individual color pictures of every deity with brief folklore and history associated to each divine mythological entity. Along with the more commonly worshipped Hindu deities in India, this book also features a large number of rare and comparatively lesser-known Hindu God and Goddess. For example, if you want to know about Chinnamasta, Dattatreya or may be Matangi, this book helps you know as much as possible about them and all within a single page and of course with a painting or photo of every deity. Gain affluent knowledge about Indian Hinduism philosophy, mythology with rituals and practice within the Hindu religion, just within a few hours. This book is mainly aimed at dummies and ones with a little knowledge on the subject but with a lot of curiosity.

Author : W. J. Wilkins
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1882-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465535689

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Hindu Mythology: Vedic and Puranic by W. J. Wilkins Pdf

BEFORE speaking of the Vedic Deities, it is necessary that something be said concerning the Vedas themselves, the source of our information concerning them. The root of the word is vid, “to know;” hence the term Veda signifies knowledge; and as these books were not written for centuries after they were originally composed, it signifies knowledge that was heard, or orally communicated. The Vedas are not the work of a single person, but, according to popular belief, were communicated to a number of Rishis or saints, who in their turn transmitted them to their disciples. The Seer Vyasa is styled the arranger, or, as we should now say, the editor, of these works. The instruction contained in these writings is said to have been breathed forth by God Himself. Other writers teach that it issued from Him like smoke from fire. Sometimes the Vedas are said to have sprung from the elements. The accounts of their origin, though differing in form, agree in teaching that they were the direct gift of God to man; and hence they are regarded with the greatest veneration. They are the special property of the Brahmans. As early as Manu, the nominal author or compiler of a law book probably not more than two or three centuries later than the Vedas, though some suppose it to have been no earlier than A.D. 500, it was regarded as a grave offence for a single word of these divinely given books to be heard by a man of a lower caste. The Vedas are four in number; of these the Rig-Veda is the oldest, next in order was the Yajur-Veda, then the Sama-Veda, and last of all the Atharva-Veda. Each of these Vedas consists of two main parts: a Sanhita, or collection of mantras or hymns; and a Brahmana, containing ritualistic precept and illustration, which stands in somewhat the same relation to the Sanhita as the Talmud to the Law. In these are found instructions to the priests who conduct the worship of the gods addressed in. the hymns. Attached to each Brahmana is an Upanishad, containing secret or mystical doctrine. These are regarded as of lesser authority than the Mantras and Brahmanas. For whilst they are spoken of as Sruti, i.e. heard, the Upanishads are Smriti, learned. Though based on the older compositions, if there is any discrepancy between them, the teaching of the later ones is rejected. The Sanhita and Brahmana are for the Brahmans generally; the Upanishads for philosophical inquirers. Yet, strange to say, whereas the older portions had, until recent years, been almost entirely neglected, with some parts of the Upanishads there was considerable acquaintance amongst the learned pundits of Benares and other places. In many parts of India not a man could be found able to read and interpret them. Of the Sanhitas, the “Rig-Veda Sanhita—containing one thousand and seventeen hymns—is by far the most important; whilst the Atharva-Veda-Sanhita, though generally held to be the most recent, is perhaps the most interesting. Moreover, these are the only two Vedic hymn-books worthy of being called separate original collections;” the others being almost entirely made up of extracts from the Rig-Veda. Between the time of the composition of the Rig-Veda and that of the Atharva, considerable changes in the religious faith of the people had come about. The childlike trust of the earlier hymns has disappeared, and the deities now seem more cruel, and there is greater need of propitiatory offerings. Probably the old religion of the people whom they had conquered had begun to tell on that of the Aryans.

Author : Jennifer MacKay
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781420511475

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Hindu Mythology by Jennifer MacKay Pdf

Author Jennifer MacKay provides background on the Hindu religion and how the tales, as well as the gods and goddesses, evolved throughout history. Readers will be introduced to marvelous epic tales of Hindu heroes and gods, and learn how followers worship the Pantheon of Hindu Gods. They will also learn about Hinduism's role in the world today.

Author : Matt Clayton
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1987664477

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Hindu Mythology by Matt Clayton Pdf

Explore Captivating Hindu Myths of Hindu Gods and Goddesses The stories in Hindu myth stem from traditions within Hinduism, drawing on stories from ancient texts, like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Keep in mind that because different versions of Hinduism inspire different people, many different versions of the stories float through the jungle and over the stones of temples and traditions. The stories in this volume are my version, though I've stuck as closely to the original myths and legends as imagination allows. At the end of this book, you'll find a short bibliography for further research and reading. Within this book, you'll find the following Hindu myths covered Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and the Beginning of the World The Birth of Lord Shiva Saraswati & Brahma's Fifth Head Shiva Tests Parvati Shiva Snares a Whale Ganesha Loses His Head Ganesha Spills a River Kubera's Pride Ganesha Injures a Goddess Ganesha Wins a Race Shiva Skips Success Ravana's Ten Heads The Birth of Rama Urmila's Slumber Deer of Deception Hanuman's Torch Suvannamachha Steals a Bridge Hanuman Moves a Mountain The Final Battle Sita's Purity Krishna Steals Butter Krishna Trades for Jewels Krishna Swallows the Flames Agni Spreads a Curse Vayu Humbles the Silk Cotton Tree Savitri Chooses a Husband Savitri's Fidelity And more! Get the book now and learn more about Hindu mythology

Author : William Joseph Wilkins
Publisher : Calcutta : Thacker, Spink ; Bombay : Thacker ; London : W. Thacker
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Gods, Hindu
ISBN : UOM:39015005491702

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Hindu Mythology, Vedic and Purānic by William Joseph Wilkins Pdf

Author : Charles Coleman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1832
Category : Asia
ISBN : KBNL:KBNL03000098449

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The Mythology of the Hindus by Charles Coleman Pdf

Author : O' Flaherty
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Hindu mythology
ISBN : 0144000113

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Hindu Myths by O' Flaherty Pdf

These Tales Of Hindu Gods And Demons Express In Vivid Symbols The Metaphysical Insights Of Ancient Indian Priests And Poets. This Selection And Translation Of Seventy-Five Seminal Myths Spans The Wide Range Of Classical Indian Sources, From The Serpent-Slaying Indra Of The Vedas (C. 1200 Bc) To The Medieval Pantheon&Mdash;The Phallic And Ascetic Siva, The Maternal And Bloodthirsty Goddess, The Mischievous Child Krishna, The Other Avatars Of Vishnu, And The Many Minor Gods, Demons, Rivers And Animals Sacred To Hinduism. The Traditional Themes Of Life And Death Are Set Forth And Interwoven With Many Complex Variations Which Give A Kaleidoscopic Picture Of The Development Of Almost Three Thousand Years Of Indian Mythology. &Nbsp;

Author : Anonim
Publisher : PediaPress
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Mythologies by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sharada Sugirtharajah
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2004-02-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134517206

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Imagining Hinduism by Sharada Sugirtharajah Pdf

Imagining Hinduism examines how Hinduism has been defined, interpreted and manufactured through Western categorizations, from the foreign interventions of eighteenth and nineteenth-century Orientalists and missionaries, to the present day. Sugirtharajah argues that ever since early Orientalists 'discovered' the ancient Sanskrit texts and the Hindu 'golden age', the West has nurtured a complex and ambivalent fascination with Hinduism, ranging from romantic admiration to ridicule. At the same time, Hindu discourse has drawn upon Orientalist representations in order to redefine Hindu identity. As the first comprehensive work to bring postcolonial critique to the study of Hinduism, this is essential reading for those seeking a full understanding of Hinduism.

Author : W. J. Wilkins
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2003-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780486431567

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Hindu Gods and Goddesses by W. J. Wilkins Pdf

The Hindu pantheon comprises such a multitude of gods and goddesses that even the most devout can find it difficult to remember their names and characteristics. This self-contained volume presents a comprehensive picture of the gods and goddesses commonly worshiped in India; their origins, and their related myths and legends. It covers the deities from both the Vedic and Puranic literature, as well as demons, sacred birds, and other lore, all accompanied by excellent illustrations from traditional sources.

Author : Suresh Chandra
Publisher : Sarup & Sons
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8176250392

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Encyclopaedia of Hindu Gods and Goddesses by Suresh Chandra Pdf

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476663555

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Encyclopedia of Spirits and Ghosts in World Mythology by Theresa Bane Pdf

Of all the anomalous phenomenon reported, ghost sightings are by far the most common. The words "ghost" and "spirit" are used interchangeably in American English but in other cultures the lingering souls of the departed are not to be confused with ancestral spirits, demonic spirits, numens or poltergeists. This encyclopedia lists hundreds of entities of the spirit realm--from aatxe to zuzeca--from world mythology and folklore.

Author : Udai Prakash Arora
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Folklore
ISBN : UOM:39015018645054

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Motifs in Indian Mythology by Udai Prakash Arora Pdf

Author : William J Wilkins
Publisher : Fingerprint! Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9358564016

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Hindu Mythology - Vedic and Puranic by William J Wilkins Pdf

Embark on a captivating journey through the vast realm of Hindu mythology with William J. Wilkins as your guide. Delve into the ancient Vedic and Puranic texts and unlock the treasures of divine stories, gods, goddesses, and epic battles that have shaped Hindu culture for millennia. From the powerful trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva to the rich tapestry of deities, demons, and heroes, Wilkins brings these captivating tales to life with his insightful interpretations and scholarly expertise. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Hindu mythology as you unravel the profound wisdom and timeless lessons hidden within its mesmerizing narratives. Explore the captivating world of Hindu mythology with expert guidance. Unlock divine stories, epic battles, and celestial beings from Vedic and Puranic scriptures. Dive deep into the pantheon, from the trinity to a myriad of deities and heroes. Wilkins' scholarly expertise breathes life into these age-old tales, offering profound insights. Immerse yourself in narratives that hold hidden lessons and enduring wisdom.