Yama, the Glorious Lord of the Other World

1996 Literary Criticism

Author : Kusum P. Merh
Release : 1996
Genre : Literary Criticism
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Download or read book Yama, the Glorious Lord of the Other World written by Kusum P. Merh. This book was released on 1996. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Image Of Yama, The God Of Death In Hindu Mythology, Has Come To Have Many Variants. Dr. Merh S Study Tries To Capture These Against Their Essential Literary Settings To Explore All Possible Traits Of Yama S Personality.

The Nasiketa Story

2010-01-01 Religion

Author : Amos Nevo
Release : 2010-01-01
Genre : Religion
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Download or read book The Nasiketa Story written by Amos Nevo. This book was released on 2010-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first critical edition of a comprehensive Sanskrit version of the Nasiketa myth, with a full translation into English. The text is composed of several manuscripts belonging to the same branch of the story development, and is compared to the printed Sanskrit versions and to some others, still in manuscript form. The introduction presents a short analysis of the religious-philosophic ideas conveyed by the Nasiketa story throughout the generations, based on the author's Ph.D. dissertation. It divides the Nasiketa story corpus into three patterns, and leaves extensive scope for further research-literary, religious, philosophic, etc.

River of Love in an Age of Pollution

2023-09-01 Religion

Author : David Haberman
Release : 2023-09-01
Genre : Religion
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Download or read book River of Love in an Age of Pollution written by David Haberman. This book was released on 2023-09-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrated as an aquatic form of divinity for thousands of years, the Yamuna is one of India’s most sacred rivers. A prominent feature of north Indian culture, the Yamuna is conceptualized as a goddess flowing with liquid love—yet today it is severely polluted, the victim of fast-paced industrial development. This fascinating and beautifully written book investigates the stories, theology, and religious practices connected with this river goddess collected from texts written over several millennia, as well as from talks with pilgrims, priests, and worshippers who frequent the pilgrimage sites and temples located on her banks. David L. Haberman offers a detailed analysis of the environmental condition of the river and examines how religious practices are affected by its current pollution. He introduces Indian river environmentalism, a form of activism that is different in many ways from its western counterpart. River of Love in an Age of Pollution concludes with a consideration of the broader implications of the Yamuna’s plight and its effect on worldwide efforts to preserve our environment.

Storytelling

2015-03-26 History

Author : Josepha Sherman
Release : 2015-03-26
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 385/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Storytelling written by Josepha Sherman. This book was released on 2015-03-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Storytelling is an ancient practice known in all civilizations throughout history. Characters, tales, techniques, oral traditions, motifs, and tale types transcend individual cultures - elements and names change, but the stories are remarkably similar with each rendition, highlighting the values and concerns of the host culture. Examining the stories and the oral traditions associated with different cultures offers a unique view of practices and traditions."Storytelling: An Encyclopedia of Mythology and Folklore" brings past and present cultures of the world to life through their stories, oral traditions, and performance styles. It combines folklore and mythology, traditional arts, history, literature, and festivals to present an overview of world cultures through their liveliest and most fascinating mode of expression. This appealing resource includes specific storytelling techniques as well as retellings of stories from various cultures and traditions.

The Vedic Astrologer

2019-09-04 Philosophy

Author : James Kalomiris
Release : 2019-09-04
Genre : Philosophy
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Download or read book The Vedic Astrologer written by James Kalomiris. This book was released on 2019-09-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is newest installment of the series, The Secret History of the Vedas. This is a book of astrology like no other. This book presents an entirely new view of astrology as originally conceived by the Vedic astrologer. The Spiritual Legacy of the Nakshatras focuses on the Vedic lunar mansions in the sky and attempts to reveal their wisdom. It attempts to explain the numerous references to all things astronomical and astrological according to the Vedas and explain the true purpose of reading the stars. It traces the creation of the universe from the very beginnings of time and space to the development of the Nakshatras. It shows how this evolution guides the worshiper in the spiritual journey. The Vedic astrologer also describes the wisdom contained in the Nakshatras and methods by which this wisdom may be incorporated into the worshiper’s life. Because this is what the Nakshatras have to give. The purpose of the lunar mansions was not to tell the future, but to guide the worshiper, to provide the religious edification of the worshiper in the now and present, and to provide the spiritual and religious structure to the Vedic dharma. Accordingly, this book is not concerned with forecasting into the future. It is as astrology was intended to be—a vehicle of spiritual advancement. It is all explained in and through The Vedic Astrologer.

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