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Bharatiya Kala Prakashan Hindu Mysticism Philosophy and Religion:
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Aravali Books International Ramayana
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Aravali Books International Krishna: The Living Spirit of Vrindavana
Book SynopsisOn life and times of Krishna. Discusses his birth, life and teachings with many color illustrations.
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OM Books International Mahabharata
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OM Books International The Great Indian Road Trip the Mighty God
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Winsome Books India Hindu Feasts, Fasts and Ceremonies
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Winsome Books India Hindu Manners, Customs and Ceremonies
Book SynopsisMr. Beauchamp brings Abbe Dubois's work to light, shedding new light on Southern India before British rule. The book includes a portrait of Dubois, editor's notes, and insights on Indian society and the caste system.
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Winsome Books India Ramayana
Book SynopsisPresents the story of the transcendental epic ofthespiritualhistory of India. This work tells the pastimes ofLordRamachandra,and his wife Queen Sita.
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Roman Books Hinduism
Book SynopsisAuthor K Kulkurni critically analyzes strengths and weaknesses of Hinduism in his book "Hinduism: Triumphs and Tribulations," addressing issues and misconceptions while discussing secularism in a diverse cultural country. The book challenges preconceived notions effectively.
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Yogoda Satsanga Society of India Autobiography of a Yogi
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Vitasta Publishing Pvt.Ltd Hinduism: In the Context of Manusmriti, Vedas and Bhagavat Gita
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Readworthy Publications Pvt Ltd Amartya Sen's Hindu Bash
Book SynopsisThe volume is an erudite work on Nobel Laureate Prof. Amartya Sen''s perception of Hinduism and the Hindus as evident in his books The Argumentative Indian and Identity and Violence. It examines Sen''s stinging views on Hindutva and Hindu culture. The author argues that the work engages in Hindu-baiting and scrutinizes certain discrepancies that have crept in as a result of accepting theories, such as Sri Rama was a myth and Ramayana is a parable, uncritically. The book also comments on Prof. Sen''s allegations that Hindu political activists nowadays pay little heed to the ''tolerant'' Hindu tradition and are bent upon rewriting history to suit their own ideologies.
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Mapin Publishing Pvt.Ltd Vishnu Hinduism's Blue-Skinned Savior
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ICEM Communications PVT Ltd Hindu Pilgrimages
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Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Shri Shirdi Sai Baba: Gems From His Philosophical
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Konark Publishers Pvt.Ltd Gajapati: A King without a Kingdom
Book SynopsisThe Gajapati of Odisha held dual status as king and servant of Lord Jagannath, using innovative statecraft for kingdom expansion. The kingdom reached its peak under Kapilendra Deb but declined due to invasions, leaving the Gajapati without a kingdom.
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Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Amazing Secrets of Hinduism: Hindu Culture and
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Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd Reading with the Rsi: A Cross-Cultural and
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HarperCollins India Venkatesha Suprabhatam: The Story of an Beloved
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Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Dharma Yoga Volume 1
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Westland Publications Limited Tantric Aghoranand
Book SynopsisThis second part in a series of riveting tales covers the making of Tantric Aghoranand based on the authorâs own experiences.
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Mapin Publishing Pvt.Ltd In the Service of Krishna: Illustrated Narratives
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Jaico Publishing House Dasavatara
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Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. AYODHYA: CITY OF FAITH, CITY OF DISCORD
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Aleph Book Company The Hindu Way
Book SynopsisThe Hindu Way: An Introduction to Hinduism, the new book by bestselling author Shashi Tharoor, whoseast three books have sold over a quarter of a million copies in hardback, is the perfect introduction to one of the world''s oldest,argest and most complex religions. Although there are hundreds of books on Hinduism, there are only a few which provide aucid, accessible, yet deeplyayered account of the religion''s numerous belief systems, schools of thought, sects, tenets, scriptures, deities, rituals, customs, festivals and philosophies. This book is one of them. In the tradition of classics of the genreike K. M. Sen''s Hinduism and Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan''s The Hindu View ofife, this book captures the essence of Hinduism with brevity, insight and an enviable grasp of the myriadayers and intricacies of one of the world''s greatest religions. It is a book that is especially timely given the rather controversial role that religion has played in countries around the world. The author tells us why Hinduism is a religion that is well-suited to the needs of the world today: In the twenty-first century, Hinduism has many of the attributes of a universal religiona religion that is personal and individualistic, privileges the individual and does not subordinate one to a collectivity; a religion that grants and respects complete freedom to the believer to find his or her own answers to the true meaning ofife; a religion that offers a wide range of choice in religious practice, even in regard to the nature and form of the formless God; a religion that places great emphasis on one''s mind, and values one''s capacity for reflection, intellectual enquiry, and self-study; a religion that distances itself from dogma and holy writ, that is minimally prescriptive and yet offers an abundance of options, spiritual and philosophical texts and social and cultural practices to choose from. In a world where resistance to authority is growing, Hinduism imposes no authorities; in a world of networked individuals, Hinduism proposes no institutional hierarchies; in a world of open-source information-sharing, Hinduism accepts all paths as equally valid; in a world of rapid transformations and accelerating change, Hinduism is adaptable and flexible, which is why it has survived for nearly 4,000 years.'' The text of The Hindu Way is embellished with over a hundred photographs and illustrations, many of them in colour, on various aspects of the religion. Based on Dr Tharoor''s extensive writing on the subject, including the bestselling Why I Am a Hindu, this book gives the reader an unrivalled understanding of Hinduism.
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Motilal Banarsidass, Candipathah: Incorporating Sridurgasaptasati
Book SynopsisCandipatha in Markandeya Purana celebrates Feminine Power as Durga-Sakti, the ultimate Life Force. She is the source of all beings and elements, creating, sustaining, and dissolving the universe. As Mother, she loves and protects, as Kali, she destroys evil to maintain righteousness and peace for her devotees.
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Niyogi Books In Search of the Pitcher of Nectar
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Motilal Banarsidass, Universal Religion & the Psychic Forces
Book SynopsisAs the Kalyuga stands eye to eye with humanity it has destroyed all the ancient cultures of the world. Kalyuga or the dark age is a psychic force and extends much beyond our physical realities. Its roots are much deeper across all our incarnations and reincarnations. As the time passes its roots are becoming stronger. The question then comes to the mind that how do we preserve our spirituality? The answer has been given in the Bhagvada Geetha the song of the God.
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Motilal Banarsidass, Vaalmeeki Raamaayan:: Baala Kaanda [English and
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Manohar Publishers and Distributors Hindu Administrative Institutions
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Motilal Banarsidass, Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology: The
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Motilal Banarsidass, Sanatana Dharma
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to Hinduism's doctrines, principles, moral values, and religious practices, compiled by scholars for Benares Hindu University students. Covers beliefs, rituals, philosophical tenets, and includes authentic references from religious texts.
£23.79
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Dwarkamai
Book SynopsisThe miracles of Sai Baba of Shirdi are known to one and all. We read about them in articles or hear about them from people who have experienced them first hand. It only strengthens our faith and belief in Sai Baba. But sometimes, one truly gets lucky and experiences the divine grace of Sai Baba through some magical, out of the world experiences. The author was visiting Shirdi to find his lost connection with Sai Baba. During his visit to Shirdi, which was only for one day, the author experienced a series of such miraculous events throughout the time he was there. It did not just help him find his connect back, but also gave a new meaning and dimension to his faith in Sai Baba of Shirdi.
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Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Miracles of Sai: Forever and Beyond
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Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Sarvahi Vyapaka Sai - All Pervasive Sai
Book SynopsisIn the 19th century and early part of the 20th century, the Wondrous Saint Sai Baba lived in a very remote hamlet called Shirdi in Maharashtra. While he attracted thousands of people while in the physical sheath, he now attracts millions of people from all over the world and showers material and spiritual benefits. Pujyasri Narasimha Swamiji started publishing a monthly journal, ''Sai Sudha'' in 1940. For nearly twenty years Sri S. Seshadri wrote editorials in this magazine highlighting the divine nature of Sri Sai Baba. Over 100 Select articles are brought out in a book form, titles ''Sarvahi Vyapaka Sai''.
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Manohar Publishers and Distributors The Purana Text of the Dynasties of the Kali Age
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Oxford University Press Pradyumna Lover Magician and Scion of the Avatara
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Oxford University Press Roots of Hinduism
Book SynopsisHinduism has two major roots. The more familiar is the religion brought to South Asia in the second millennium BCE by speakers of Aryan or Indo-Iranian languages, a branch of the Indo-European language family. Another, more enigmatic, root is the Indus civilization of the third millennium BCE, which left behind thousands of short inscriptions in a forgotten pictographic script. Discovered in the valley of the Indus River in the early 1920s, the Indus civilization had a population estimated at one million people, in more than 1000 settlements, several of which were cities of some 50,000 inhabitants. With an area of nearly a million square kilometers, the Indus civilization was more extensive than the other key urban cultures of the time, in Mesopotamia and Egypt. Yet, after almost a century of excavation and research the Indus civilization remains little understood. What language did the Indus people speak? How might we decipher the exquisitely carved Indus inscriptions? What deities diTrade Review"Written with scholarly rigor and great erudition, this volume will be warmly received by supporters of the views that the Indus Valley script is a proto-Dravidian language and that continuities exist between IVC and Hinduism. Highly recommended."--CHOICE "A highly innovative and welcome volume, bringing together the linguistic and archaeological evidence for the cultures that underlie Hinduism. Asko Parpola is uniquely well qualified to undertake this, through his major research on the Vedas and Vedic ritual and on the Indus Civilization, combined with an excellent understanding of the archaeological evidence beyond India itself. No one interested in any of these fields can afford to miss it." --J.L. Brockington, Emeritus Professor of Sanskrit, University of Edinburgh; Vice President, International Association of Sanskrit Studies "The Roots of Hinduism is undoubtedly a major contribution -- like Parpola's earlier book on deciphering the Indus script -- to the understanding of the Indus civilisation, the Aryan migrations into India, and the development of Hinduism." --Current World ArchaeologyTable of ContentsPreface ; Introduction ; 1. Defining 'Hindu' and 'Hinduism' ; 2. The early Aryans ; 3. Indo-European linguistics ; 4. The Indus civilization ; 5. The Indus religion and the Indus script ; Part I: The Early Aryans ; 6. Proto-Indo-European homelands ; 7. Early Indo-Iranians on the Eurasian steppes ; 8. The BMAC of Central Asia and the Mitanni of Syria ; 9. The Rigvedic Indo-Aryans and the D?sas ; 10. The Asvins and Mitra-Varuna ; 11. The Asvins as funerary gods ; 12. The Atharvaveda and the Vratyas ; 13. The Kuru kingdom and the great epics ; Part II: The Indus Civilization ; 14. The language of the Indus civilization ; 15. Fertility cults in folk religion ; 16. Astronomy, time-reckoning and cosmology ; 17. Dilmun, Magan and Meluhha ; 18. Royal symbols from West Asia ; 19. The Goddess and the buffalo ; 20. Early Iranians and 'left-hand' Tantrism ; 21. Religion in the Indus script ; Conclusion ; 22. The prehistory of Indo-Aryan speech and Aryan contributions to Hinduism ; 23. Harappan religion in relation to West Asia and later South Asia ; 24. Retrospect and prospect ; Bibliographical notes ; References ; Index
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Oxford University Press Homo Ritualis
Book SynopsisAre the richness and diversity of rituals and celebrations in South Asia unique? Can we speak of a homo ritualis when it comes to India or Hinduism? Are Indians or Hindus more involved in rituals than other people? If so, what makes them special? Homo Ritualis is the first book to present a Hindu theory of rituals. Based on extensive textual studies and field-work in Nepal and India, Axel Michaels argues that ritual is a distinctive way of acting, which, as in the theater, can be distinguished from other forms of action. The book analyzes ritual in these cultural-specific and religious contexts, taking into account how indigenous terms and theories affect and contribute to current ritual theory. It describes and investigates various forms of Hindu rituals and festivals, such as life-cycle rituals, the Vedic sacrifice, vows processions, and the worship of deities (puja). It also examines conceptual components of (Hindu) rituals such as framing, formality, modality, and theories of meaniTrade ReviewMichaels's book is a positive contribution to ritual studies and to the study of Hindu ritual within the larger conversation of ritual theory. The ethno-Indological approach taken by Michaels is, furthermore, an innovative and rewarding method for the study of Hindu ritual, particularly as these two fieldsethnography and Indologyhave sometimes been seen as at odds with each other. * Adam Newman, Reading Religion *Michaels's key contributions are twofold: first, he offers a unifying theory of the complex structure and variety of South Asian ritual performances in their own hermeneutical terms, and second he demonstrates that a theoretically sophisticated understanding of such rituals can make significant contributions to the field of ritual studies. * Jarrod Whitaker, Journal of Religion *Table of ContentsPreface ; Acknowledgements ; Abbreviations ; Plates and Figures ; Pronunciation of Indian Words ; Introduction ; Part I: Framing ; 1. The Beginning of Rituals ; 1.1 The Solemn Intention (samkalpa) ; 1.2 Greeting and Ritualized Greeting (namaskara) ; Conclusion ; Part II: Formality ; 2. Repetitive Rules (vidhi) ; 2.1 The Grammar of Rituals ; 2.2 A Preliminary "Grammar" of Newar Life-cycle Rituals ; 2.3 Rituals in Handbooks (paddhati) ; 3. Agency in Ritual ; 3.1 Ritual Competency (adhikara) ; 3.2 Atonements for Ritual Mishaps (prayascitta) ; 3.3 The Comic Side of Ritual Formality ; 4. Performed and Played Rituals (lila) ; 4.1 Music and Ritual Music ; 4.2 Dance and Ritual Dance ; 4.3 Emotions and Ritual Emotions ; Conclusion ; Part III: Modality ; 5. Individualized and Domestic Rituals (samskara) ; 5.1 The Boy's Initiation ; 5.2 The Girl's Initiation ; 5.3 The Marriage ; 5.4 Death Rituals and Redemption ; 6. Collective and Public Rituals ; 6.1 Temple Festivals (utsava) ; 6.2 Vows (vrata) ; 6.3 Pilgrimages and Processions (yatra) ; 7. Transcendence in Rituals ; 7.1 The Vedic Sacrifice (yajna) ; 7.2 The Fire Sacrifice (homa) ; 7.3 Worship and Prayer (puja) ; 7.4 E-darshan and Cyber-puja ; Conclusion ; Part IV: Meaning ; 8. Meaning and Function ; 8.1 The Cultural Studies Approach ; 8.2 The Cognitive Sciences approach ; 9. The Purvamimamsa Theory of Ritual Efficacy ; Conclusion ; Part V: The Hindu Path of Ritual-Summary ; Appendix: Automatic Detection of Ritual Structures ; Glossary ; References
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Oxford University Press Inc Mind Cure
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Oxford University Press Mother of Bliss
Trade ReviewI cannot imagine a better, more scholarly, and yet respectful study of a Hindu woman saint. This book should be read by everyone interested in women and religion, Hindu women, Hindu goddesses, and the comparative categories of saint, religious teacher, and incarnation....fascinating reading....this book is a tour de force, a marvelous example of sensitive scholarship. * The Journal of Asian Studies *Hallstrom...employs critical analysis, with insightful self-reflection. Includes extensive excerpts from interviews. For all libraries. * Religious Studies Review *Table of ContentsBIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX
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Oxford University Press, USA Seeing Krishna The Religious World of a Brahman Family in Vrindaban
Book SynopsisThis book offers a close-up view of the religious world of one of the most influential families in Vrinbadan, India''s premier place of pilgrimage for worshipers of Krishna. This priestly family has arguably been the most creative force in this important town. Their influence also radiates well beyond India''s borders both because of their tireless work in fostering scholarship and performance about Krishna and because the scion of the family, Shrivatsa Goswami, has become an international spokesman for Hindu ways and concerns. Case, who has been an occasional resident in the family ashram, gives the reader a real sense of the atmosphere of daily life there, and the complete devotion of the residents to the service and worship of Krishna.Trade ReviewThe power of this book is in its richness of details, which recreate the experiences of a contemporary darsan (seeing) of the dark god. * Choice *
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Oxford University Press Seeing Krishna The Religious World of a Brahman Family in Vrindaban
Book SynopsisThis work aims to offer a close-up view of the religious world of one of the most influential families in Vrinbadan, India's premier place of pilgrimage for worshipers of Krishna. This priestly family has arguably been the most creative force in this important town.
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Oxford University Press Singing to the Goddess
Book SynopsisThis vibrant collection presents 145 brief Bengali lyric poems dedicated to the Hindu goddesses Kali and Uma. These poems - many of which are presented here for the first time in English translation - were written from the early eighteenth century up to the contemporary period. They represent the unique Bengali tradition of goddess worship (Saktism) as it developed over this period. Included are forty poems by the most famous of all Sakta poets, Ramprasad Sen (c.1718-1775) and ten lyrics by the renowned 20th-century poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. McDermott''s lucid introduction places these works in their historical context and shows how images of the goddesses evolved over the centuries. Her lively translations of these poetic lyrics evoke the passion and devotion of the followers of Kali and Uma and shed light on the history and practice of goddess worship.Trade ReviewOffers a much-needed contribution to the field of South Asia studies and to the history of religions as a whole ... McDermott's volume is unquestionably the most complete, meticulous, and readable collection of Sakta devotional poetry ever published ... McDermott has succeeded in one of the most difficult tasks of translation - that of remaining true to the literal text while still presenting the poems in a fluid and provocative style that really captures the powerful emotion of the Bengali songs. As such this collection should appeal to a wide audience - not just to South Asian scholars, but to a more general nonacademic audience, as well as to students in graduate and undergraduate classrooms. * History of Religions *
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Oxford University Press Hindu God Christian God
Book SynopsisHindu God, Christian God offers an in-depth study of key themes common to the Hindu and Christian religious traditions. It redefines how we think about Hinduism, comparative study, and Christian theology. This book offers a bold new look at how the two traditions encounter one another, and how comparisons can be made between the two. Redefining theology as an interreligious, comparative, dialogical, and confessional practice open to people of all traditions, it invites not only Hindus and Christians, but also theologians from all religious traditions, to enter into conversation with one another.Trade Review... if there is to be inter-religious theological conversation at all ... it is true that reason must be its presupposition and mainstay. Francis Clooney has written the definitive work on this in the context of the Hindu-Christian encounter. The book is therefore indispensable reading for any serious study on the topic. * Hindu-Christian Studies Bulletin *Clooney's account is lucid and clearly argued, establishing a regular format with a neat juxtaposition of approaches and brief but well-focused summaries ... Theology which is so imaginative and so intelligent is a rare commodity these days. This is a book which deserves a wide readership. * Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society *
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Oxford University Press Krishna
Book SynopsisIn the West Krishna is primarily known as the speaker of the Bhagavad Gita. But it is the stories of Krishna''s childhood and his later exploits that have provided some of the most important and widespread sources of religious narrative in the Hindu religious landscape. This volume brings together new translations of representative samples of Krishna religious literature from a variety of genres -- classical, popular, regional, sectarian, poetic, literary, and philosophical.Trade ReviewThis book provides a fine overview of the diversity, strengths, and weaknesses of the current state of American research on Krishna. ...Krishna: A Sourcebook is to be recommended to all those interested in this Hindu deity. Even experts in the area are sure to discover gems as they move through the useful research found in this volume. * Journal of the American Oriental Society *Table of ContentsGeneral Introduction Section One: Classical Source Material 1.: Alf Hiltebeitel: Krishna in the Mahabharata: the Death of Karna 2.: Robert N. Minor: Krishna in the Bhagavad-gita 3.: Ekkhard Lorenz: Harivamsha: The Dynasty of Krishna 4.: Edwin F. Bryant: Krishna and the Bhagavata Purana Section Two: Regional Literary Expressions 5.: Bijoy M. Misra: Orissa -- Shri Krishna Jagannath: Translation of Mushali Parva from Sarala's Mahabharata 6.: William L. Smith: Assam -- Shankaradeva's Parijata Harana Nata 7.: Vasudha Narayanan: Tamil Nadu -- Weaving Garlands in Tamil: the Poetry of the Alvars 8: Vidyut Aklujkar: Maharashtra -- Games with God: Sakhya Bhakti in Marathi Sant Poetry 9.: John Stratton Hawley: Vraj -- Fishing in Sur's Ocean 10.: Nancy Martin: Rajasthan -- Mirabhai and her Poetry 11.: Neelima Shukla Bhatt: Gujarat -- Krishna in the Poetry of Narasimha Mehta 12.: Steven P. Hopkins: Sanskrit from Tamil Nadu -- At Play in the Forests of the Lord: The Gopalavimshati of Vedanta Deshika Section Three: Philosophy and Theology 13.: Lance E. Nelson: Krishna in Advaita Vedanta: The Supreme Brahman in Human Form 14.: Francis X. Clooney, S.J.: Ramanuja and the Meaning of Krishna's Descent and Embodiment on this Earth 15.: Deepak Sharma: Madhva Vedanta and Krishna 16.: Satyanarayana Dasa: The Six Sandarbhas of Jiva Gosvamin 17.: David Haberman: A Selection from the Bhaktirasamritasindhu of Rupa Gosvamin 18.: Graham Schweig: The Divine Feminine in the Theology of Krishna Section Four: Hagiography and Praxis 19.: Richard Barz: Kumbhandas: the Devotee as Salt of the Earth 20.: Paul Arney: A Vallabhite Guidebook for the Worship of Krishna's Divine Images 21.: Paul Sherbow: Vaishnava Pilgrimage: Select Puranic Texts 22.: Neal Delmonico: Chaitanya Vaishnavism and the Holy Names
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Oxford University Press, USA The Ramayana Revisited
Book SynopsisFourteen leading Ramayana scholars examine the epic in its myriad contexts throughout South and Southeast Asia. They explore the role the narrative plays in societies as varied as India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia. This volume will be useful for courses in the history of religions, Hinduism, Asian studies, and anthropology.
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Oxford University Press, USA Womens Lives Womens Rituals In The Hindu Tradition
Book SynopsisIn this book, eleven leading scholars of Hinduism explore the complex relationship between Hindu women's ritual activities and their lives beyond ritual.Trade ReviewWomen's Lives, Women's Rituals in the Hindu Tradition is an enticingly rich collection. The theme of women's ritual performance and its challenges to and conformity with domesticity set the stage for a range of observations and analyses. Making impressive use of this range, the volume describes from a variety of contexts how religious performances can enhance as well as curtail women's agency and autonomy. Naturally of benefit to students and scholars interested in the rituals and lives of Hindu women, the collection is also a great resource for investigating the vast and variegated nature of Hindu traditions. * Corinne Dempsey, author of The Goddess Lives in Upstate New York: Breaking Convention and Making Home at a North American Hindu Temple and Kerala Christian Sainthood: Collisions of Culture an Worldview in South India. *
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