Jain Rāmāyaṇa Narratives

Author : Gregory M. Clines
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000584141

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Jain Rāmāyaṇa Narratives by Gregory M. Clines Pdf

Jain Rāmāyaṇa Narratives: Moral Vision and Literary Innovation traces how and why Jain authors at different points in history rewrote the story of Rāma and situates these texts within larger frameworks of South Asian religious history and literature. The book argues that the plot, characters, and the very history of Jain Rāma composition itself served as a continual font of inspiration for authors to create and express novel visions of moral personhood. In making this argument, the book examines three versions of the Rāma story composed by two authors, separated in time and space by over 800 years and thousands of miles. The first is Raviṣeṇa, who composed the Sanskrit Padmapurāṇa (“The Deeds of Padma”), and the second is Brahma Jinadāsa, author of both a Sanskrit Padmapurāṇa and a vernacular (bhāṣā) version of the story titled Rām Rās (“The Story of Rām”). While the three compositions narrate the same basic story and work to shape ethical subjects, they do so in different ways and with different visions of what a moral person actually is. A close comparative reading focused on the differences between these three texts reveals the diverse visions of moral personhood held by Jains in premodernity and demonstrates the innovative narrative strategies authors utilized in order to actualize those visions. The book is thus a valuable contribution to the fields of Jain studies and religion and literature in premodern South Asia.

Author : Naomi Appleton
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317055754

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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 : Jagdish Chandra Jain
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Folklore
ISBN : UOM:39015017662829

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Prakrit Narrative Literature by Jagdish Chandra Jain Pdf

Author : Heleene De Jonckheere,Marie-Hélène Gorisse,Agnieszka Rostalska
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781789252859

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Pu?pik? V by Heleene De Jonckheere,Marie-Hélène Gorisse,Agnieszka Rostalska Pdf

This volume is the outcome of the Ninth International Indology Graduate Research Symposium held at Ghent University in September 2017, the fifth publication of proceedings from this series of symposiums. Like previous volumes, the current edition presents the results of recent research by early-career scholars into the texts, languages, as well as literary, philosophical and religious traditions of South Asia. The articles here collected offer a broad range of disciplinary perspectives on a wide array of subject. In addition, in the lines of the well-established tradition of research in Jainism at Ghent University, this edition has a more specific “Jains and the others” main theme. The purpose of such a theme is to contribute to determine the input of Jainism in the broader framework of South Asian traditions, as well as to invite the reader to think beyond boundaries of religious or cultural identity. In this dynamic, two papers deal with Jain adaptations of famous Puranic narratives and two others with the relation between textual tradition and soteriological practices in Jainism. In concert, other innovative papers elaborate on Puranic and k?vya literature, include technical discussions on linguistics and engage in philosophical studies. Finally, set in the historical context of the hosting institution, this volume opens with a history of Indology in Belgium.

Author : Svayambhū,Shanti Lal Nagar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Jaina poetry, Apabhraṃśa
ISBN : UOM:39015056683736

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Jain Rāmāyaṇa-Paumacaryu by Svayambhū,Shanti Lal Nagar Pdf

Classical Jaina version of myth of Rāma (Hindu deity), in verse form.

Author : Raj Balkaran,McComas Taylor
Publisher : ANU Press
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781760465902

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Visions and Revisions in Sanskrit Narrative by Raj Balkaran,McComas Taylor Pdf

Sanskrit narrative is the lifeblood of Indian culture, encapsulating and perpetuating insights and values central to Indian thought and practice. This volume brings together eighteen of the foremost scholars across the globe, who, in an unprecedented collaboration, accord these texts the integrity and dignity they deserve. The last time this was attempted, on a much smaller scale, was a generation ago, with Purāṇa Perennis (1993). The pre-eminent contributors to this landmark collection use novel methods and theory to meaningfully engage Sanskrit narrative texts, showcasing the state of contemporary scholarship on the Sanskrit epics and purāṇas.

Author : Kodaganallur R. Srinivasa Iyengar
Publisher : Sahitya Akademi
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8126018097

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Asian Variations in Ramayana by Kodaganallur R. Srinivasa Iyengar Pdf

The Book Consists Of Papers Presented At The International Seminar On ýVariations In Ramayana In Asia: Their Cultural, Social And Anthropological Significance: New Delhi 1981.

Author : Pamela Lothspeich
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 661 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781000912166

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The Epic World by Pamela Lothspeich Pdf

Reconceptualizing the epic genre and opening it up to a world of storytelling, The Epic World makes a timely and bold intervention toward understanding the human propensity to aestheticize and normalize mass deployments of power and violence. The collection broadly considers three kinds of epic literature: conventional celebratory tales of conquest that glorify heroism, especially male heroism; anti-epics or stories of conquest from the perspectives of the dispossessed, the oppressed, the despised, and the murdered; and heroic stories utilized for imperialist or nationalist purposes. The Epic World illustrates global patterns of epic storytelling, such as the durability of stories tied to religious traditions and/or to peoples who have largely "stayed put"; the tendency to reimagine and retell stories in new ways over centuries; and the imbrication of epic storytelling and forms of colonialism and imperialism, especially those perpetuated and glorified by Euro-Americans over the past 500 years, resulting in unspeakable and immeasurable harms to humans, other living beings, and the planet Earth. The Epic World is a go-to volume for anyone interested in epic literature in a global framework. Engaging with powerful stories and ways of knowing beyond those of the predominantly white Global North, this field-shifting volume exposes the false premises of "Western civilization" and "Classics," and brings new questions and perspectives to epic studies.

Author : Purushottama Bilimoria,Cogen Bohanec,Rita D. Sherma
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000918335

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Contemplative Studies & Jainism by Purushottama Bilimoria,Cogen Bohanec,Rita D. Sherma Pdf

This volume is one of the first wide-ranging academic surveys of the major types and categories of Jain praxis. It covers a breadth of scholarly viewpoints that reflect both the variegation in terms of spiritual practices within the Jain traditions as well as the Jain hermeneutical perspectives, which are employed in understanding its rich diversity. The volume illustrates a complex and nuanced understanding of the multifaceted category of Jain religious thought and practice. It offers a rare intrareligious dialogue within Jain traditions and at the same time, significantly broadens and enriches the field of Contemplative Studies to include an ancient, ascetic, non-theistic tradition. Meditation, yoga, ritual, prayer are common to all Indic spiritual traditions. By investigating these diverse, yet overlapping, categories one might obtain a sophisticated understanding of religious traditions that originally emerged in South Asia. Essays in this book demonstrate how these forms of praxis in Jainism, and the philosophies that anchor those practices, are interrelated, and when brought into dialogue, help to foster new tools for understanding a complex and variegated tradition such as Jain Dharma. This book will be useful to scholars and researchers of religious and theological studies, contemplative studies, Jain studies, Hindu studies, consciousness studies, Yoga studies, Indian philosophy and religion, sociology of religion, philosophy of religion, comparative religion, and South Asian studies, as well as general readers interested in the topic.

Author : Kristi L. Wiley
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2004-07-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780810865587

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Historical Dictionary of Jainism by Kristi L. Wiley Pdf

Covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values, concepts and scriptures, eminent mendicant and lay leaders and scholars, places, institutions, and social and cultural factors are covered in over 600 dictionary entries. This comprehensive reference work also includes an introductory essay, explanation of the Jain scriptures, chronology, appendices, bibliography, and an 8-page black-and-white photo spread.

Author : Kristi L. Wiley
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780810863378

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The A to Z of Jainism by Kristi L. Wiley Pdf

Jain is the term used for a person who has faith in the teachings of the Jinas ('Spiritual Victors'). Jinas are human beings who have overcome all passions (kasayas) and have attained enlightenment or omniscience (kevala-jnana), who teach the truths they realized to others, and who attain liberation (moksa) from the cycle of rebirth (samsara). At the core of these teachings is nonviolence (ahimsa), which has remained the guiding principle of Jain ethics and practices to this day. In comparison with other religious traditions of South Asia, Jains are few in number, comprising less than one percent of India's population. The lay and mendicant communities of the Jain, however, have maintained an unbroken presence in India for more than 2,500 years and have influenced its culture throughout this time. The A to Z of Jainism covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values, concepts, and scriptures; eminent mendicant, lay leaders, and scholars; and places, institutions, social, and cultural factors are covered in over 450 dictionary entries. This comprehensive reference work also includes an introductory essay, explanation of the Jain scriptures, chronology, appendixes, and bibliography. This book provides an excellent introduction and overview to Jainism for scholars, students, and general readers.

Author : Prof.Dr.PEDARAPU CHENNA REDDY
Publisher : Blue Rose Publishers
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-24
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9789356114463

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Nagabharana: Recent Trends in Jainism Studies by Prof.Dr.PEDARAPU CHENNA REDDY Pdf

Author : Aaron Sherraden
Publisher : Anthem Press
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781839984716

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Śambūka and the Rāmāyaṇa Tradition by Aaron Sherraden Pdf

According to Vālmīki’s Sanskrit Rāmāyaṇa (early centuries CE), Śambūka was practicing severe acts of austerity to enter heaven. In engaging in these acts as a Śūdra, Śambūka was in violation of class- and caste-based societal norms prescribed exclusively by the ruling and religious elite. Rāma, the hero of the Rāmāyaṇa epic, is dispatched to kill Śambūka, whose transgression is said to be the cause of a young Brahmin’s death. The gods rejoice upon the Śūdra’s death and restore the life of the Brahmin. Subsequent Rāmāyaṇa poets almost instantly recognized this incident as a blemish on Rāma’s character and they began problematizing this earliest version of the story. They adjusted and updated the story to suit the expectations of their audiences. The works surveyed in this study include numerous works originating in Hindu, Jain, Dalit and non-Brahmin communities while spanning the period from Śambūka’s first appearance in the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa through to the present day. The book follows the Śambūka episode chronologically across its entire history—approximately two millennia—to illuminate the social, religious, legal, and artistic connections that span the entire range of the Rāmāyaṇa’s influence and its place throughout various phases of Indian history and social revolution.

Author : K. N. Singh
Publisher : Book Rivers
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-19
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9789355159014

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The Journey from Ayodhya to Ram Setu by K. N. Singh Pdf

Author : Mandakranta Bose,Sarika Bose
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781135071264

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A Woman's Ramayana by Mandakranta Bose,Sarika Bose Pdf

The Rāmāyana, an ancient epic of India, with audiences across vast stretches of time and geography, continues to influence numberless readers socially and morally through its many re-tellings. Made available in English for the first time, the 16th century version presented here is by Candrāvatī, a woman poet from Bengal. It is a highly individual rendition as a tale told from a woman's point of view which, instead of celebrating masculine heroism, laments the suffering of women caught in the play of male ego. This book presents a translation and commentary on the text, with an extensive introduction that scrutinizes its social and cultural context and correlates its literary identity with its ideological implications. Taken together, the narrative and the critical study offered here expand the understanding both of the history of women’s self-expression in India and the cultural potency of the epic tale. The book is of interest equally to students and researchers of South Asian narratives, Rāmāyana studies and gender issues.