Myth Cult And Symbols In Śākta Hinduism

Author : Beane
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004642867

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Myth, Cult and Symbols in Sakta Hinduism by Beane Pdf

Author : Wendell Charles Beane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015000564669

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Myth, Cult and Symbols in Śākta Hinduism by Wendell Charles Beane Pdf

Author : Bhagwat Rana
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Hindu mythology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131314572

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Myths and Symbols in Hindu Religion by Bhagwat Rana Pdf

Author : Hillary P. Rodrigues
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000888256

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Introducing Hinduism by Hillary P. Rodrigues Pdf

Introducing Hinduism, 2nd Edition is the ideal sourcebook for those seeking a comprehensive overview of the Hindu tradition. This second edition includes substantial treatments of Tantra, South India, and women, as well as expanded discussions of yoga, Vedanta and contemporary configurations of Hinduism in the West. Its lively presentation features: case studies, photographs, and scenarios that invite the reader into the lived world of Hinduism; introductory summaries, key points, discussion questions, and recommended reading lists at the end of each chapter; narrative summaries of the great epics and other renowned Hindu myths and lucid explanations of complex Indian philosophical teachings, including Sankhya and Kashmir Saivism; and a glossary, timeline, and pronunciation guide for an enhanced learning experience. This volume is an invaluable resource for students in need of an introduction to the key tenets and diverse practice of Hinduism, past and present.

Author : Gupta
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004662513

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Hindu Tantrism by Gupta Pdf

Author : Tracy Pintchman
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781438416182

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The Rise of the Goddess in the Hindu Tradition by Tracy Pintchman Pdf

This book explores the rise of the Great Goddess by focusing on the development of saakti (creative energy), maya (objective illusion), and prakr(materiality) from Vedic times to the late Puranic period, clarifying how these principles became central to her theology.

Author : Bruce M. Sullivan
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0810833271

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Historical Dictionary of Hinduism by Bruce M. Sullivan Pdf

Presents the Hindu religious tradition's major events, individuals, texts, sects, and concepts in the context of its historical development through various periods.

Author : Denise Cush,Catherine A. Robinson,Michael York
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 1130 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780700712670

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Encyclopedia of Hinduism by Denise Cush,Catherine A. Robinson,Michael York Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Hinduism contains over 900 entries reflecting recent advances in scholarship which have raised new theoretical and methodological issues as well as identifying new areas of study which have not been addressed previously. The debate over the term 'Hinduism' in the light of post-Orientalist critiques is just one example of how once standard academic frameworks have been called into question. Entries range from 150-word definitions of terms and concepts to 5,000-word in-depth investigations of major topics. The Encyclopedia covers all aspects of Hinduism but departs from other works in including more ethnographic and contemporary material in contrast to an exclusively textual and historical approach. It includes a broad range of subject matter such as: historical developments (among them nineteenth and twentieth century reform and revival); geographical distribution (especially the diaspora); major and minor movements; philosophies and theologies; scriptures; deities; temples and sacred sites; pilgrimages; festivals; rites of passage; worship; religious arts (sculpture, architecture, music, dance, etc.); religious sciences (e.g. astrology); biographies of leading figures; local and regional traditions; caste and untouchability; feminism and women's religion; nationalism and the Hindu radical right; and new religious movements. The history of study and the role of important scholars past and present are also discussed. Accessibility to all levels of reader has been a priority and no previous knowledge is assumed. However, the in-depth larger entries and the design of the work in line with the latest scholarly advances means that the volume will be of considerable interest to specialists. The whole is cross-referenced and bibliographies attach to the larger entries. There is a full index.

Author : Fred W. Clothey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135948382

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Religion in India by Fred W. Clothey Pdf

Religion in India is an ideal first introduction to India's fascinating and varied religious history. Fred Clothey surveys the religions of India from prehistory and Indo-European migration through to the modern period. Exploring the interactions between different religious movements over time, and engaging with some of the liveliest debates in religious studies, he examines the rituals, mythologies, arts, ethics and social and cultural contexts of religion as lived in the past and present on the subcontinent. Key topics discussed include: Hinduism, its origins and development over time minority religions, such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism and Buddhism the influences of colonialism on Indian religion the spread of Indian religions in the rest of the world the practice of religion in everyday life, including case studies of pilgrimages, festivals, temples and rituals, and the role of women Written by an experienced teacher, this student-friendly textbook is full of clear, lively discussion and vivid examples. Complete with maps and illustrations, and useful pedagogical features, including timelines, a comprehensive glossary, and recommended further reading specific to each chapter, this is an invaluable resource for students beginning their studies of Indian religions.

Author : Klaus K. Klostermaier
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780791480113

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A Survey of Hinduism by Klaus K. Klostermaier Pdf

This third edition of the classic text updates the information contained in the earlier editions, and includes new chapters on the origins of Hinduism; its history of relations with Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam; Hindu science; and Hindu measures of time. The chronology and the bibliography have been updated as well. A comprehensive survey of the Hindu tradition, the book deals with the history of Hinduism, the sacred writings of the Hindus, the Hindu worldview, and the specifics of the major branches of Hinduism—Vaisnavism, Saivism, and Saktism. It also focuses on the geographical ties of Hinduism with the land of India, the social order created by Hinduism, and the various systems of Hindu thought. Klaus K. Klostermaier describes the development of Hinduism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including present-day political Hinduism and the efforts to turn Hinduism into a modern world religion. A unique feature of the book is its treatment of Hinduism in a topical fashion, rather than by chronological description of the development of Hinduism or by summary of the literature. The complexities of Hindu life and thought are thus made real to the reader, and Hindus will recognize it as their own tradition.

Author : Heinrich von Stietencron,Peter Flamm
Publisher : Otto Harrassowitz Verlag
Page : 1116 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Epic literature
ISBN : 3447030283

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Epic and Purāṇic bibliography: S-Z, Indexes by Heinrich von Stietencron,Peter Flamm Pdf

Author : Klaus K. Klostermaier
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781780746722

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A Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism by Klaus K. Klostermaier Pdf

From the classical to the contemporary, this is a comprehensive, systematic and accessible encyclopedia of the phenomenon known as 'Hinduism'. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of the religion and its texts, Klostermaier presents the theoretical and practical aspects of Hinduism that render this most ancient of religions a living faith. The encyclopedia features the major systems of Hindu thought, covers figures from Manu to Gandhi and includes locations from Ramesvaram, on the southernmost tip of India, to the Himalayas in the north. Written with assurance, learning, sympathy and insight, this is an invaluable reference for students, adherents of the religion and those unfamiliar with this diverse world faith.

Author : John Stratton Hawley,Donna Marie Wulff
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8120814916

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Devī by John Stratton Hawley,Donna Marie Wulff Pdf

The monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have severely limited the portrayal of the divine as feminine. But in Hinduism "God" very often means "Goddess." This extraordinary collection explores twelve different Hindu goddesses, all of whom are in some way related to Devi, the Great Goddess. They range from the liquid goddess-energy of the River Ganges to the possessing, entrancing heat of Bhagavati and Seranvali. They are local, like Vindhyavasini, and global, like Kali; ancient, like Saranyu, and modern, like "Mother India." The collection combines analysis of texts with intensive fieldwork, allowing the reader to see how goddesses are worshiped in everyday life. In these compelling essays, the divine feminine in Hinduism is revealed as never before--fascinating, contradictory, powerful.

Author : Douglas Renfrew Brooks
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,7 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.

Author : Rachel Fell McDermott,Jeffrey John Kripal
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0520232399

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Encountering Kālī by Rachel Fell McDermott,Jeffrey John Kripal Pdf

"The editors have assembled a South Asian/History of Religions dream team, and the result is a book that captures the sexy, gory power of the dark goddess who is the most exciting of all Hindu deities-and perhaps the most controversial and notorious of all deities. Academically profound and theoretically subtle, these essays are also vivid and juicy."--Wendy Doniger, author of The Bedtrick: Tales of Sex and Masquerade "If any subject ever called for a book of many parts, it is Kali. These original and provocative essays, well chosen and thoughtfully organized, point to all sides of the Goddess's character. The result is a sharp and challenging book-the essential starting point for a new century of encountering Kali."--John Stratton Hawley, Ann Whitney Olin Professor of Religion, Columbia University and co-editor of Devi: Goddesses of India