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Author : Catherine Ludvik
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9789047420361
Drawing on textual and art historical sources, this book traces the conceptual and iconographic development of the Indian riverine goddess of knowledge Sarasvati from sometime after 1750 B.C.E. to the seventh century C.E.
Author : Catherine Ludvík
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004158146
Drawing on textual and art historical sources, this book traces the conceptual and iconographic development of the Indian riverine goddess of knowledge Sarasvati from sometime after 1750 B.C.E. to the seventh century C.E.
Author : R.U.S. Prasad
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351806541
Sarasvati assumes different roles, a physical river and a river goddess, then as a goddess of speech and finally that of a goddess of learning, knowledge, arts and music. References to Sarasvati in the Vedas and the Brahmanas, the Mahabharata and the Puranas and her marked presence in other religious orders, such as Buddhism, Jainism and the Japanese religion, form the basis of discussion as regards her various attributes and manifestations. In Jainism, her counter-part is Sutra-devi, in Buddhism it is Manjusri and Prajnaparamita and in the Japanese religion, Benten is the representative goddess. The physical presence of Sarasvati in various iconic forms is seen in Nepal, Tibet and Japan. Tantrism associated with Sarasvati also finds reflection in these religious traditions. Sculptors and art historians take delight in interpreting various symbols her iconic forms represent. The book examines Sarasvati’s origin, the course of her flow and the place of her disappearance in a holistic manner. Based on a close analysis of texts from the early Rig-Veda to the Brahmanas and the Puranas, it discusses different view-points in a balanced perspective and attempts to drive the discussions towards the emergence of a consensus view. The author delineates the various phases of Sarasvati’s evolution to establish her unique status and emphasise her continued relevance in the Hindu tradition. The book argues that the practice of pilgrimage further evolved after its association with the river Sarasvati who was perceived as divinity personified in Hindu tradition. This, in turn, led to the emergence of numerous pilgrimage sites on or near her banks which attracted a large number of pilgrims. A multifaceted and interdisciplinary analysis of a Hindu goddess, this book will be of interest to academics researching South Asian Religion, Hinduism and Indian Philosophy as also the general readers.
Author : Michel Danino
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780143068648
The Indian subcontinent was the scene of dramatic upheavals a few thousand years ago. The Northwest region entered an arid phase, and erosion coupled with tectonic events played havoc with river courses. One of them disappeared. Celebrated as -Sarasvati' in the Rig Veda and the Mahabharata, this river was rediscovered in the early nineteenth century through topographic explorations by British officials. Recently, geological and climatological studies have probed its evolution and disappearance, while satellite imagery has traced the river's buried courses and isotope analyses have dated ancient waters still stored under the Thar Desert. In the same Northwest, the subcontinent's first urban society"the Indus civilization"flourished and declined. But it was not watered by the Indus alone: since Aurel Stein's expedition in the 1940s, hundreds of Harappan sites have been identified in the now dry Sarasvati's basin. The rich Harappan legacy in technologies, arts and culture sowed the seeds of Indian civilization as we know it now. Drawing from recent research in a wide range of disciplines, this book discusses differing viewpoints and proposes a harmonious synthesis"a fascinating tale of exploration that brings to life the vital role the -lost river of the Indian desert' played before its waters gurgled to a stop.
Author : Jai Krishna Ponnappan,Kiran Atma
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798392584291
Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of learning, music, art, speech, wisdom, and knowledge. She is one of the Tridevi, or Triple Goddesses, with Lakshmi and Parvati. In the Rigveda, the name Saraswati refers to both a river and a prominent god. From the Vedic era to the present time of Hindu religions, she has remained prominent as a Goddess. Sarasvati evolves from "waters that purify" to "that which purifies", "vach or speech that purifies", "knowledge that purifies", and finally into a spiritual concept of a goddess that embodies knowledge, arts, music, melody, muse, language, rhetoric, eloquence, creative work, and anything whose flow purifies a person's essence and self. This work aims to examine the origins of Sarasvati in the scriptures and lore, the evolving rituals, rites, and customary practices of Sarasvati worship, and Her beginnings as a Vedic River Goddess to Her transformation into a deity in mainstream Hindu religion.
Author : Sudip Kumar Das,Dipan Kumar Das
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798879554052
Chapter 1: "The Veena's Song" In this opening chapter, we explore the divine connection between Goddess Saraswati and the melodic strains of the veena. A talented musician discovers the power of music as a medium to connect with the goddess and finds enlightenment through the art of playing the veena. Chapter 2: "Waters of Wisdom" Diving into the symbolism of Saraswati as a deity associated with flowing water, this chapter tells the story of a pilgrim's journey along a sacred river. As the pilgrim encounters various challenges and learns life lessons, the river becomes a metaphor for the ever-flowing wisdom imparted by Maa Saraswati. Chapter 3: "The Tale of Vani and Vachi" Exploring the dual aspects of Saraswati as Vani (speech) and Vachi (eloquence), this chapter weaves a narrative around two sisters blessed by the goddess with the gift of articulation. However, their journey takes a twist as they navigate the responsibilities that come with this divine talent. Chapter 4: "Bharadi's Chronicles" Delving into the historical realm, this chapter unfolds the life of Bharadi, the goddess of history. Through her eyes, we witness pivotal moments in history and the impact of knowledge and wisdom on shaping civilizations. Chapter 5: "The Healing Waters" Saraswati's association with healing and purifying water takes center stage in this chapter. A protagonist facing physical and spiritual challenges embarks on a pilgrimage to a sacred water source, discovering the transformative power of Saraswati's blessings. Chapter 6: "The Goddess and the Poet" Focusing on the intimate relationship between Saraswati and poets, this chapter narrates the story of a struggling poet who invokes the goddess for inspiration. Through divine intervention, the poet's creative block is overcome, revealing the profound connection between Saraswati and artistic expression. Chapter 7: "Whispers of Wisdom" This chapter introduces a mystical encounter with Saraswati in a quiet, secluded space. A seeker experiences divine guidance and wisdom through subtle whispers, unraveling the layers of enlightenment hidden in the silence. Chapter 8: "The Art of Knowledge" Exploring Saraswati's patronage of arts and creativity, this chapter follows the journey of an aspiring artist. Through trials and triumphs, the artist discovers the transformative impact of merging artistic expression with spiritual insight. Chapter 9: "Saraswati's Gift of Learning" A teacher and student dynamic takes center stage as this chapter unfolds the story of a mentor guided by Saraswati's wisdom. Together, they navigate the realms of academia, unveiling the goddess's role in the pursuit of knowledge. Chapter 10: "Harmony of the Tridevi" Bringing together the divine trio of Lakshmi, Parvati, and Saraswati, this chapter explores the interconnectedness of the Tridevi. Through a series of interconnected stories, the goddesses showcase their collective influence on different aspects of life. Chapter 11: "Enlightened Beginnings" In the concluding chapter, the threads of enlightenment woven throughout the stories converge. Characters from previous chapters find a shared moment of realization, symbolizing the collective journey toward spiritual awakening under the benevolent gaze of Goddess Saraswati.
Author : Shrikala Warrier
Publisher : MAYUR University
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12
Category : Hinduism
ISBN : 9780953567973
Hindu theology views rivers as goddesses who confer blessings and spiritual purification and their release from the grip of the demon of drought is a recurring theme in the mythology. India is a country blessed with many rivers, but of these, seven are considered to be particularly important. Known collectively as Saptaganga, Sapta Sindhu or Saptapunyanadi, the Ganges, Yamuna, Sindhu, Sarasvati, Godavari, Narmada and Kaveri rivers are invoked at the start of every ritual. They weave through sacred narratives about gods, sages and heroes and define the physical, spiritual and cultural landscape of Bharatavarsha.
Author : Mandakranta Bose
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191079696
The Oxford History of Hinduism: The Goddess provides a critical exposition of the Hindu idea of the divine feminine, or Devī, conceived as a singularity expressed in many forms. With the theological principles examined in the opening chapters, the book proceeds to describe and expound historically how individual manifestations of Devī have been imagined in Hindu religious culture and their impact upon Hindu social life. In this quest the contributors draw upon the history and philosophy of major Hindu ideologies, such as the Purāṇic, Tāntric, and Vaiṣṇava belief systems. A particular distinction of the book is its attention not only to the major goddesses from the earliest period of Hindu religious history but also to goddesses of later origin, in many cases of regional provenance and influence. Viewed through the lens of worship practices, legend, and literature, belief in goddesses is discovered as the formative impulse of much of public and private life. The influence of the goddess culture is especially powerful on women's life, often paradoxically situating women between veneration and subjection. This apparent contradiction arises from the humanization of goddesses while acknowledging their divinity, which is central to Hindu beliefs. In addition to studying the social and theological aspect of the goddess ideology, the contributors take anthropological, sociological, and literary approaches to delineate the emotional force of the goddess figure that claims intense human attachments and shapes personal and communal lives.
Author : Mandakranta Bose
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780198767022
This book explains how Hindus think about divinity in its feminine aspect, as the supreme creative energy of the cosmos. That energy is a single abstract idea but manifests itself in many forms, each imagined as a goddess with particular powers and functions.
Author : Shanti Lal Nagar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Hindu goddesses
ISBN : 8176464864
Author : Jae-Eun Shin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780429831027
The Mah?vidy?s are the representative Tantric feminine pantheon consisting of ten goddesses. It is formed by divergent religious strands and elements: the m?t? and yogin? worship, the cult of K?l? and Tripurasundar?, Vajray?na Buddhism, Jain Vidy?dev?s, ?aiva and Vai??ava faith, ?r?vidy?, the Brahmanical strand of Puranic traditions, etc. This volume is the first attempt to explore the historical process, through which these traditions culminated in the Mah?vidy? cult and the goddesses with different origins and contradictory attributes were brought into a cluster, with special reference to socio-political changes in the lower Ga?g? and Brahmaputra Valley between the 9th and 15th centuries CE. Based on a close analysis of Pur??as, Tantras and inscriptional evidence, and on extensive field research on archaeological remains as well as sacred sites, Jae-Eun Shin discusses the two trajectories of the Mah?vidy?s in eastern ??kta traditions. Each led to the systematization of Da?amah?vidy?s in a specific way: one, as ten manifestations of Durg? upholding dharma in the cosmic dimension, and the other, as ten mandalic goddesses bearing magical powers in the actual sacred site. Their attributes and characteristics have neither been static nor monolithic, and the mode of worship prescribed for them has changed in a dialectical religious process between Brahmanical and Tantric traditions of the region. This is the definitive work for anyone seeking to understand goddess cults of South Asia in general and the history of eastern ??kta traditions in particular. To aid study, the volume includes images, diagrams and maps. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Author : Bernard Faure
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780824857721
Written by one of the leading scholars of Japanese religion, Protectors and Predators is the second installment of a multivolume project that promises to be a milestone in our understanding of the mythico-ritual system of esoteric Buddhism—specifically the nature and roles of deities in the religious world of medieval Japan and beyond. Bernard Faure introduces readers to medieval Japanese religiosity and shows the centrality of the gods in religious discourse and ritual. Throughout he engages theoretical insights drawn from structuralism, post-structuralism, and Actor-Network Theory to retrieve the “implicit pantheon” (as opposed to the “explicit orthodox pantheon”) of esoteric Japanese Buddhism (Mikkyō). His work is particularly significant given its focus on the deities’ multiple and shifting representations, overlappings, and modes of actions rather than on individual characters and functions. In Protectors and Predators Faure argues that the “wild” gods of Japan were at the center of the medieval religious landscape and came together in complex webs of association not divisible into the categories of “Buddhist,” “indigenous,” or “Shinto.” Furthermore, among the most important medieval gods, certain ones had roots in Hinduism, others in Daoism and Yin-Yang thought. He displays vast knowledge of his subject and presents his research—much of it in largely unstudied material—with theoretical sophistication. His arguments and analyses assume the centrality of the iconographic record as a complement to the textual record, and so he has brought together a rich and rare collection of more than 170 color and black-and-white images. This emphasis on iconography and the ways in which it complements, supplements, or deconstructs textual orthodoxy is critical to a fuller comprehension of a set of medieval Japanese beliefs and practices and offers a corrective to the traditional division of the field into religious studies, which typically ignores the images, and art history, which oftentimes overlooks their ritual and religious meaning. Protectors and Predators and its companion volumes should persuade readers that the gods constituted a central part of medieval Japanese religion and that the latter cannot be reduced to a simplistic confrontation, parallelism, or complementarity between some monolithic teachings known as “Buddhism” and “Shinto.” Once these reductionist labels and categories are discarded, a new and fascinating religious landscape begins to unfold.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004508446
The ERC-funded research project BuddhistRoad aims to create a new framework to enable understanding of the complexities in the dynamics of cultural encounter and religious transfer in pre-modern Eastern Central Asia. Buddhism was one major factor in this exchange: for the first time the multi-layered relationships between the trans-regional Buddhist traditions (Chinese, Indian, Tibetan) and those based on local Buddhist cultures (Khotanese, Uyghur, Tangut) will be explored in a systematic way. The second volume Buddhism in Central Asia II—Practice and Rituals, Visual and Materials Transfer based on the mid-project conference held on September 16th–18th, 2019, at CERES, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (Germany) focuses on two of the six thematic topics addressed by the project, namely on "practices and rituals", exploring material culture in religious context such as mandalas and talismans, as well as “visual and material transfer”, including shared iconographies and the spread of ‘Khotanese’ themes.
Author : Ingrid Maren Furniss
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-23
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781040044919
Lutes and Marginality in Pre-Modern China traces the complex history of lutes as they moved from the far west into China, and how these instruments became linked to various forms of social, cultural, ethnic, and religious marginality within and at China’s borders. The book argues that the lute, a musical instrument that likely originated in the Near East or Central Asia, became a highly charged object replete with associations of ethnic and political identity, social status, and gender in China across the third to seventeenth centuries, and as such, offers a crucial vehicle for understanding interactions between the Chinese center and periphery. Using a richly interdisciplinary perspective that brings together music history, performance studies, archaeology, and art history, the author draws together the visual evidence for the history of Chinese lutes and analyzes the political and cultural dimensions of their depictions in art. In exploring the lute’s reception across time and space, this book illuminates the shifting relationships between China and cultures along its frontier, as well as the dynamics of gender and social status within China’s center. Comprehensive in scope, Lutes and Marginality in Pre-Modern China offers new insights for scholars of pre-modern China, art history, archaeology, music history, ethnomusicology, and Silk Road and frontier studies.
Author : Lucas den Boer,Elizabeth A. Cecil
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783110557176
The contributions to this book address a series of ‘confrontations’—debates between intellectual communities, the interplay of texts and images, and the intersection of monumental architecture and physical terrain—and explore the ways in which the legacy of these encounters, and the human responses to them, conditioned cultural production in early South Asia (c. 4th-7th centuries CE). Rather than an agonistic term, the book uses ‘confrontation’ as a heuristic to examine historical moments within this pivotal period in which individuals and communities were confronted with new ideas and material expressions. The first half of the volume addresses the intersections of textual, material, and visual forms of cultural production by focusing on three primary modes of confrontation: the relation of inscribed texts to material media, the visual articulation of literary images and, finally, the literary interpretation and reception of built landscapes. The second part of the volume focuses on confrontations both within and between intellectual communities. The articles address the dynamics between peripheral and dominant movements in the history of Indian philosophy.
