The Vedic Origins Of Karma

Author : Herman Wayne Tull
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 196 pages
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Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0791400948

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The Vedic Origins of Karma by Herman Wayne Tull Pdf

In this book, the author seeks access to Karma's origins by following several clues suggested by the doctrine's earliest formulation in the Upanistexts (circa 600-500 B.C.) These clues lead back to the mythical and ritual structure firmly established in the Brahmana texts, texts concerned with the rituals that chronologically and conceptually precede the UpanisThe rise of the karma doctrine is tied to the increasing dominance in late Vedic thought of the cosmic man (Purusa/Prajapati) mythology and its ritual analogue the "building of the fire altar" (agnicayana).

Author : Y. Krishan,Yuvraj Krishan
Publisher : Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 8120812336

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The Doctrine of Karma by Y. Krishan,Yuvraj Krishan Pdf

ABOUT THE BOOK:Here is a work that deals with the Doctrine of Karma in all its coMprehensiveness and covers all its conceiveable facets in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Essentially the approach is historical. It traces the genesis of the doctrine in

Author : Herman W. Tull
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Karma
ISBN : 8170302412

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The Vedic Origins of Karma by Herman W. Tull Pdf

Author : Johannes Bronkhorst
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780824860158

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Karma by Johannes Bronkhorst Pdf

Karma has become a household word in the modern world, where it is associated with the belief in rebirth determined by one’s deeds in earlier lives. This belief was and is widespread in the Indian subcontinent as is the word “karma” itself. In lucid and accessible prose, this book presents karma in its historical, cultural, and religious context. Initially, karma manifested itself in a number of religious movements—most notably Jainism and Buddhism—and was subsequently absorbed into Brahmanism in spite of opposition until the end of the first millennium C.E. Philosophers of all three traditions were confronted with the challenge of explaining by what process rebirth and karmic retribution take place. Some took the drastic step of accepting the participation of a supreme god who acted as a cosmic accountant, others of opting for radical idealism. The doctrine of karma was confronted with alternative explanations of human destiny, among them the belief in the transfer of merit. It also had to accommodate itself to devotional movements that exerted a major influence on Indian religions. The book concludes with some general reflections on the significance of rebirth and karmic retribution, drawing attention to similarities between early Christian and Indian ascetical practices and philosophical notions that in India draw their inspiration from the doctrine of karma.

Author : Wendy Doniger,Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1980-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0520039238

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Karma and Rebirth in Classical Indian Traditions by Wendy Doniger,Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty Pdf

Author : Frits Staal
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-14
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9788184758832

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Discovering the Vedas by Frits Staal Pdf

This Is A Remarkable Book. It Untangles The Many Complexities Of The Vedas And Combines Staal S Scholarly Respect For The Texts, With Explanations That Are Lucid And Occasionally Witty. His Insights Are Thoughtful And Perceptive. Romila Thapar In This Unprecedented Guide To The Vedas, Frits Staal, The Celebrated Author Of Agni: The Vedic Ritual Of The Fire Altar And Universals: Studies In Indian Logic And Linguistics Examines Almost Every Aspect Of These Ancient Sources Of Indic Civilisation. Staal Extracts Concrete Information From The Oral Tradition And Archaeology About Vedic People And Their Language, What They Thought And Did, And Where They Went And When. He Provides Essential Information About The Vedas And Includes Selections And Translations. Staal Sheds Light On Mantras And Rituals, That Contributed To What Came To Be Known As Hinduism. Significant Is A Modern Analysis Of What We Can Learn From The Vedas Today: The Original Forms Of The Vedic Sciences, As Well As The Perceptive Wisdom Of The Composers Of The Vedas. The Author Puts Vedic Civilisation In A Global Perspective Through A Wide-Ranging Comparison With Other Indic Philosophies And Religions, Primarily Buddhism For Staal, Originally A Logician, The Voyage Of Discovering The Vedas Is Like Unpeeling An Onion But Without The Certainty Of Reaching An End. Even So, His Book Shows That The Vedas Have A Logic All Their Own. Accessible, Finely-Argued, And With A Wealth Of Information And Insight, Discovering The Vedas Is For Both The Scholar And The Interested Lay Reader.

Author : Christopher Key Chapple
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1986-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780791498767

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Karma and Creativity by Christopher Key Chapple Pdf

The conception of karma in the religious traditions of India has prompted numerous interpretations, many of which equate karma with notions of fate. Karma and Creativity presents a perspective on karma that emphasizes the efficacy of human activity in bringing about desired results--from upholding societal order to the attainment of spiritual liberation. Karma is examined in light of several classical Indian texts. Special attention is given to the concept of mind-only in both Hinduism and Buddhism. The study focuses on the positive approach to action first learned by the sage Vasisin the Mahabharata and then taught by him to Sri Rama in the Yogavasis. It concludes with an exploration of the theological and ethical implications of action and creativity.

Author : Wendy Doniger,Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8120803868

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The Origins of Evil in Hindu Mythology by Wendy Doniger,Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty Pdf

This work deals at length with various theories about relgion prevalent at the time when Megasthenes visited India very interesting and scholarly views have been put forth regarding investigations of Megasthenes their reliability and the reliability of his reporters.

Author : William K. Mahony
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0791435792

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The Artful Universe by William K. Mahony Pdf

Provides an accessible introduction to the Vedic religious world by focusing on the role of divine and human imagination in sacred texts.

Author : Stephen Phillips
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780231144858

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Yoga, Karma, and Rebirth by Stephen Phillips Pdf

For serious yoga practitioners curious to know the ancient origins of the art, Phillips lays out the philosophy of action, knowledge, and devotion, as well as the processes of meditation, reasoning, and self-analysis, that formed the basis of yoga in ancient and classical India.

Author : George M. Williams
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780195332612

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Handbook of Hindu Mythology by George M. Williams Pdf

Unlike many other ancient mythologies, Hinduism thrives in the modern world. One billion followers and countless others have been captivated by its symbolic representations of love, karma, and reincarnation. Handbook of Hindu Mythology offers an informative introduction to this dauntingly complex mythology of multifaceted deities, lengthy heroic tales, and arcane philosophies-all with a 3,000-year history of reinterpretations and adaptations. Williams offers a number of pathways by which to approach Hinduism's ever-changing gods and goddesses (e.g., Brahma, Vishnu, Siva), spiritual verses (such as the vedas), secular epics (including the Ramayana and the Mahabharata), myths within myths, devotional and esoteric traditions, psychic and yogic disciplines, and magical practices. With this handbook, readers can explore the history of Hindu mythology, follow a detailed timeline of key episodes and historical events, and look up specific elements of historical or contemporary Hinduism in a beautifully illustrated reference work. It is the ideal introduction to the origins of Hinduism, the culture that shaped it from antiquity to the present, and the age-old stories, ideas, and traditions that speak to the human condition as eloquently today as ever. Including annotated bibliographies, a glossary of cultural and mythological terms, and numerous illustrations, here is a gold mine of information on Hindu mythology. "

Author : Johannes Bronkhorst
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9788120835344

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Greater Magadha by Johannes Bronkhorst Pdf

Greater Magadha, roughly the eastern part of the Gangetic plain of northern India, has so far been looked upon as deeply indebted to Brahmanical culture. Religions such as Buddhism and Jainism are thought of as derived, in one way or another, from Vedic religion. This belief is defective in various respects. The book argues for the importance and independence of Greater Magadha as a cultural area until a date close to the beginning of the Common Era. In order to correct the incorrect notions, two types of questions are dealt with: questions pertaining to cultural and religious dependencies, and questions relating to chronology. As a result a modified picture arises that also has a bearing on the further development of Indian culture. The book is arranged in five parts. Part-I describes cultural features of Greater Magadha, under which there are three chapters-The Fundamental Spiritual Ideology, Other Features and Conclusions. Part-II: Brahmanism vis-a-vis Rebirth and Karmic Retribution has three sections- Hesitantly Accepted, Rebirth and Karmic Retribution Ignored or Rejected, and Urban Brahmins. Under section one there are chapters on„ Dharma Sutra, a portion from the Mahabharata and the early Upanisads. Section two features chapters on Rebirth and Karmic Retribution Ignored and Rebirth and Karmic Retribution Rejected. Section three is on urban Brahmins. Part-III dwells on the chronological issues, - linguistic consideration, the Vedic texts known to the early Sanskrit grammarians, to the early Buddhists, some indications in late-Vedic literature, urban versus rural culture, etc. Part-IV is Conclusion, while Part V has useful appendices-The antiquity of the Vedanta philosophy, a Carvaka in the Mahabharata, Vedic texts known to panini, the form of the Rgveda known to Panini, Vedic texts known to Patanjali, Brahmins in the Buddhist canon, Brahmanism in Gandhara and surrounding and Carvakas and the Sabarabhasya

Author : Johannes Bronkhorst
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 8120815513

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The Two Sources of Indian Asceticism by Johannes Bronkhorst Pdf

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Author : Peter Adamson,Jonardon Ganeri
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780192592668

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Classical Indian Philosophy by Peter Adamson,Jonardon Ganeri Pdf

Peter Adamson and Jonardon Ganeri present a lively introduction to one of the world's richest intellectual traditions: the philosophy of classical India. They begin with the earliest extant literature, the Vedas, and the explanatory works that these inspired, known as Upaniṣads. They also discuss other famous texts of classical Vedic culture, especially the Mahābhārata and its most notable section, the Bhagavad-Gīta, alongside the rise of Buddhism and Jainism. In this opening section, Adamson and Ganeri emphasize the way that philosophy was practiced as a form of life in search of liberation from suffering. Next, the pair move on to the explosion of philosophical speculation devoted to foundational texts called 'sutras,' discussing such traditions as the logical and epistemological Nyāya school, the monism of Advaita Vedānta, and the spiritual discipline of Yoga. In the final section of the book, they chart further developments within Buddhism, highlighting Nagārjuna's radical critique of 'non-dependent' concepts and the no-self philosophy of mind found in authors like Dignāga, and within Jainism, focusing especially on its 'standpoint' epistemology. Unlike other introductions that cover the main schools and positions in classical Indian philosophy, Adamson and Ganeri's lively guide also pays attention to philosophical themes such as non-violence, political authority, and the status of women, while considering textual traditions typically left out of overviews of Indian thought, like the Cārvaka school, Tantra, and aesthetic theory as well. Adamson and Ganeri conclude by focusing on the much-debated question of whether Indian philosophy may have influenced ancient Greek philosophy and, from there, evaluate the impact that this area of philosophy had on later Western thought.

Author : Paul Dundas
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Jainism
ISBN : 041526605X

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The Jains by Paul Dundas Pdf

"This revised and expanded edition takes account of new research into Jainism as carried out over the last ten years."--BOOK JACKET.