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Hindu Goddesses
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Author : David Kinsley
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Release Date : 1998
Hindu Goddesses written by David Kinsley and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Religion categories.
Hindu Goddesses is a valuable sourcebook and reference work for students and scholars of Hindu goddesses and of Hinduism in general. Each goddess is dealt with as an independent deity with a coherent mythology, theology and, in some cases, cult of her own. Within the complex, diverse, and rich goddess traditions of Hinduism, one can find suggestions of nearly every important theme in the Hindu religion. In many ways, this book is as much a study of the Hindu tradition itself as it is a study of one aspect of that tradition. No other living religious tradition has displayed such an ancient, continuous, and diverse history of goddess worship.
Hindu Goddesses
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Author : David R. Kinsley
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1988-07-19
Hindu Goddesses written by David R. Kinsley and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-07-19 with Religion categories.
Goddess worship has long been a significant aspect of Hinduism. In this book David Kinsley sorts out the rich yet often chaotic history of Hindu goddess worship.
Hindu Goddesses
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Author : Lynn Foulston
language : en
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Release Date : 2009-07-03
Hindu Goddesses written by Lynn Foulston and has been published by Liverpool University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-03 with Religion categories.
Explores the diversity of Hindu goddesses and the variety of ways in which they are worshipped. Although they undoubtedly have ancient origins, Hindu goddesses and their worship is still very much a part of the fabric of religious engagement in India today. This book offers an introduction to a complex and often baffling field of study.
Images Of Indian Goddesses
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Author : Madhu Bazaz Wangu
language : en
Publisher: Abhinav Publications
Release Date : 2003
Images Of Indian Goddesses written by Madhu Bazaz Wangu and has been published by Abhinav Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Religion categories.
Goddess Images Are Omnipresent Within The Cultural Fabric Of India, Yet Most Indians Are Unaware Of Uplifting Meanings These Images Convey. In The Book, Images Of Indian Goddesses,. Dr. Madhu Bazaz Wangu Explains The Emergence Of Indian Goddesses Within The Changing Social, Political And Cultural Environment From The Prehistoric To The Present Times And Explains Their Metaphysical Meanings. Why Are Hindu Goddesses Paradoxical In Nature? Why Are They Portrayed As Erotic And Maternal Simultaneously? Why Do They Have Multiple Arms? Why Do Some Of Them Have Their Own Vehicle (Vahana) And Some Do Not? Why Are Such Images Portrayed On The Popular Calendar- Posters? The Book Answers Such Questions And Helps The Reader Understand Their Meanings. The Goddesses Discussed Range From The Devoted Sita To The Sinister Kali; From The Warrior Durga To The Auspicious Shri Lakshmi; From The Erotic Radha To The Serene Sarasvati And Many Others. Dr. Wangu Firmly Feels That If Experienced Hindu Goddesses Have A Potential For Stimulating The Onlooker'S Innermost Self. Experiencing Goddess Imagery Uplifts This Worldly Life And Ponders The Nature Of The Other -Worldly Existence. Furthermore, The Book Argues That The Goddesses Are Stimulating And Empowering Models Not Only For Indian Women But For All. Images Of Indian Goddesses Helps A Common Person Understand And Appreciate The Bewildering Number Of Female Images Expressed In India'S Sacred Art. The Book Is Not Only Absorbing And Inspiring, It Also Offers A Visual Treasury Of Goddess Art Images. Its Text Is Food For The Mind And The Illustrations Are A Feast For The Eyes.
Hindu Goddesses
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Author : Lynn Foulston
language : en
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Release Date : 2009-07-03
Hindu Goddesses written by Lynn Foulston and has been published by Liverpool University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-03 with Religion categories.
Explores the diversity of Hindu goddesses and the variety of ways in which they are worshipped. Although they undoubtedly have ancient origins, Hindu goddesses and their worship is still very much a part of the fabric of religious engagement in India today. This book offers an introduction to a complex and often baffling field of study.
Hindu Gods And Goddesses In Japan
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Author : Saroj Kumar Chaudhuri
language : en
Publisher: Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd
Release Date : 2003
Hindu Gods And Goddesses In Japan written by Saroj Kumar Chaudhuri and has been published by Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Religion categories.
Buddhism introduced many Hindu Gods and Goddesses to the Japanese. The rulers were the first to be attracted to them. Historical records show that they earnestly believed in the miracles of these divinities promised in the sutras. Many miracle stories started appearing in popular literature as the divinities percolated down to the masses. The resulting naturalisation process in the case of some divinities went to the extent that they became an integral part of the native Shinto pantheon. Their popularity remains unabated even today. The Tantric Buddhist sects also played a vital role in propagating the divinities. They regularly worshipped the divinities in their temples where people thronged in large numbers. Many steps in these ceremonies, for instance, the homa ritual, are very familiar to the present-day Hindus. The monks have also produced a considerable volume of religious literature related to these divinities. Descriptions of many divinities show that they have not changed substantially over centuries. A study of these writings also shows that a large volume of Hindu myths and legends related to these deities were transmitted to Japan. These writings are also a testimony to the way the ancestors of the present-day Hindus thought about these deities, say, around the eighth or ninth century of the Christian era.
Gods Goddesses Of Ancient India
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Author : Tammy Laser
language : en
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Release Date : 2014-07-15
Gods Goddesses Of Ancient India written by Tammy Laser and has been published by Encyclopaedia Britannica this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-15 with Religion categories.
This encyclopedic volume is a thorough examination of the history of religion in ancient India, detailing each of the gods and goddesses, his or her origins, and how the gods continue to be worshipped today. The history of religion is directly tied to the history of the past one thousand years. World history is an important part of the history curriculum, making this volume a valuable teaching tool, as well as an entertaining read. Vibrant images make it a visual experience.
Devi
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Author : John Stratton Hawley
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1996-07
Devi written by John Stratton Hawley and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-07 with Religion categories.
"Demonstrating the range and complexity of feminine imagery in Hindu tradition, Devi offers to scholars and beginners alike a fascinating and useful anthology."—Elaine Pagels, author Gnostic Gospels "Thought-provoking and new, yet containing a few classics as well, Devi is a most valuable addition to studies of India—society, religion, culture, and art."—Vidya Dehejia, Smithsonian Institution "A wonderfully informative group of essays about the main goddess figures of India. These sometimes dominate the male and sometimes stand alone, and they range from the fertile river Ganga to the awesome Kali, who is transforming herself in the West."—Ninian Smart, University of California, Santa Barbara
Beauty Power And Grace
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Author : Krishna Dharma
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2023-05-02
Beauty Power And Grace written by Krishna Dharma and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-02 with Art categories.
Replete with inspired illustrations by award-winning artists B.G. Sharma and Mahaveer Swami, Beauty, Power & Grace features Krishna Dharma’s dramatic retellings of pivotal ancient Indian stories of the many Hindu Goddesses. Adapted from ancient Sanskrit texts, the stories in Beauty, Power & Grace represent one of the most fundamental aspects of Hinduism—the innumerable manifestations of divinity. Among these, the portrayal of the Goddess is perhaps the most alluring. She appears as a devoted wife, a master of the arts, a terrifying demon slayer, a scornful critic, and a doting mother, to name just a few of her forms. In Vedic tradition, these depictions of the Goddess reflect the belief that male and female are simply different expressions of one supreme, absolute truth. These profound stories are brought together here in an exquisitely illustrated collection that reveals the various manifestations of the Goddess, ranging from the iconic to the obscure: Mother Yashoda peers into her infant’s mouth and is astonished to catch a glimpse of the entire universe; Ganga Devi, now synonymous with the sacred river, rides upon a great crocodile and purifies those whom she encounters; and Kali, adorned with a garland of skulls, drinks the blood of her victims on the battlefield. A definitive and timeless celebration of Goddess imagery, symbolism, and lore, Beauty, Power & Grace stunningly displays the fascinating intersection between color, form, and meaning at the heart of Hindu tradition.
Indian Gods And Goddesses Hindu Jain And Buddhist Goddesses
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Author : Shanti Lal Nagar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Indian Gods And Goddesses Hindu Jain And Buddhist Goddesses written by Shanti Lal Nagar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Goddesses, Indic categories.