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The Doctrine of Vibration - An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices Associated with Kashmir Shaivism (Paperback): Mark S.G.... The Doctrine of Vibration - An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices Associated with Kashmir Shaivism (Paperback)
Mark S.G. Dyczkowski
R808 Discovery Miles 8 080 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Dictionary of World Monasticism (Paperback): Steven Olderr Dictionary of World Monasticism (Paperback)
Steven Olderr
R1,105 Discovery Miles 11 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The roots of monasticism may go back as far as 1700 BCE, to ascetic practices in ancient India. Since that time, the monastic world has naturally developed its own extensive and distinct vocabulary. Countless volumes have been written on monasticism yet many do not clearly define obscure or vernacular terms. Some terms may be found in standard dictionaries but without in-depth explanations. This first comprehensive dictionary--not a proselytizing work but a reference with historical and biographical focus--fills the gap, with a worldwide scope covering not only Christianity, but all faiths that have monastic traditions, including but not limited to Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism.

Classical Indian Philosophy - A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 5 (Paperback): Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri Classical Indian Philosophy - A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 5 (Paperback)
Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri
R417 R385 Discovery Miles 3 850 Save R32 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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 Upanisads. They also discuss other famous texts of classical Vedic culture, especially the Mahabharata and its most notable section, the Bhagavad-Gita, 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 Nyaya school, the monism of Advaita Vedanta, and the spiritual discipline of Yoga. In the final section of the book, they chart further developments within Buddhism, highlighting Nagarjuna's radical critique of 'non-dependent' concepts and the no-self philosophy of mind found in authors like Dignaga, 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 Carvaka 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.

Vishnu-Sahasranama-Stotram, Bhagavad-Gita, Sundarakanda, Ramaraksha-Stotra, Bhushundi-Ramayana, Hanuman-Chalisa etc., Hymns -... Vishnu-Sahasranama-Stotram, Bhagavad-Gita, Sundarakanda, Ramaraksha-Stotra, Bhushundi-Ramayana, Hanuman-Chalisa etc., Hymns - Sanskrit Text with Transliteration (NO Translation) (Sanskrit, Hardcover)
Sushma
R587 Discovery Miles 5 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Encyclopedia of Hinduism (Paperback): Denise Cush, Catherine Robinson, Michael York Encyclopedia of Hinduism (Paperback)
Denise Cush, Catherine Robinson, Michael York
R1,924 Discovery Miles 19 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Encyclopedia of Hinduism contains over 900 entries reflecting recent advances in scholarship which have raised new theoretical and methodological issues as well as identifying new areas of study which have not been addressed previously. The debate over the term 'Hinduism' in the light of post-Orientalist critiques is just one example of how once standard academic frameworks have been called into question. Entries range from 150-word definitions of terms and concepts to 5,000-word in-depth investigations of major topics.

The Encyclopedia covers all aspects of Hinduism but departs from other works in including more ethnographic and contemporary material in contrast to an exclusively textual and historical approach. It includes a broad range of subject matter such as: historical developments (among them nineteenth and twentieth century reform and revival); geographical distribution (especially the diaspora); major and minor movements; philosophies and theologies; scriptures; deities; temples and sacred sites; pilgrimages; festivals; rites of passage; worship; religious arts (sculpture, architecture, music, dance, etc.); religious sciences (e.g. astrology); biographies of leading figures; local and regional traditions; caste and untouchability; feminism and women's religion; nationalism and the Hindu radical right; and new religious movements. The history of study and the role of important scholars past and present are also discussed.

Accessibility to all levels of reader has been a priority and no previous knowledge is assumed. However, the in-depth larger entries and the design of the work in line with the latest scholarly advances means that the volume will be of considerable interest to specialists.

The whole is cross-referenced and bibliographies attach to the larger entries. There is a full index.

Rethinking Hindu Identity (Hardcover): Dwijendra Narayan Jha Rethinking Hindu Identity (Hardcover)
Dwijendra Narayan Jha
R4,455 Discovery Miles 44 550 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Recent years have seen the emergence of a virulent version of Hindu communalism and cultural chauvinism on the Indian political scene and of the groups of xenophobes who have obfuscated and mystified the notion of Hindu identity and have reinforced its stereotypic images. This book identifies some of the stereotypes about Hinduism and shows them to be deeply flawed and having no basis in historical evidence. It debunks the view that India (called ?Bh?rata?) is timeless, that the first man was born here and that its people were the authors of the first human civilisation, and argues that the word ?Bh?rata? in the sense of a country is absent from the entire Vedic literature and that India as a country evolved over a long period. The formation of its identity had much to do with the perceptions of the people who migrated into the subcontinent at different times, and Indian nationalism developed mostly as a response to Western imperialism. Contrary to the belief popularized by the Hindu jingoists, it has been shown that Hinduism is neither timeless nor monolithic; it is a colonial construct covering large clusters of religious beliefs and practices and thus represents almost a baffling plurality of traditions. The stereotyping of Hinduism as a tolerant religion has also been contested and massive evidence has been adduced to show that, like other religions, it was intolerant, gave no space to dissent and converted members of other faiths. Hindu sects developed ascetic military orders from the early medieval period onwards and fought among themselves much before the appearance of Islam on the Indian scene. The book challenges the sacredness' of cow as a community identity of the Hindus and shows that the animal has not been all that sacrosanct and inviolable in the past. A melange of evidence has been marshalled to show that the killing of the cow for the Vedic gods was de rigueur much before the arrival in India of Muslims who are stereotyped as kine killers, that its flesh was very much a part of the ancient Indian food regimen and dietary traditions, and continues to remain so even today in some sections of Hindu society. Even so the Indian religious texts project a polymorphic image of the cow and show that its story through the millennia is full of inconsistencies, thus rendering its supposed holiness elusive, indeed as elusive as Hindu identity itself. Based on the authors unquestionable grasp of the primary evidence and written in a riveting style the essays in the book are an antidote to the Hindu religious fundamentalist mythomania and will certainly be of value to those interested in the construction of Hinduism and the politics of Hindu identity in cotemporary India.

Vishnu-Sahasra-Nama-Stotram Legacy Book - Endowment of Devotion - Embellish it with your Rama Namas & present it to someone you... Vishnu-Sahasra-Nama-Stotram Legacy Book - Endowment of Devotion - Embellish it with your Rama Namas & present it to someone you love (Sanskrit, Hardcover)
Prehistoric Sage Veda-Vyasa; Edited by Anjani Nigam
R470 Discovery Miles 4 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Osho Ke Baad Ka Vivad (Hindi, Hardcover): Shashikant 'Sadaiv' Osho Ke Baad Ka Vivad (Hindi, Hardcover)
Shashikant 'Sadaiv'
R895 Discovery Miles 8 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Words for the Heart - A Treasury of Emotions from Classical India (Hardcover): Maria Heim Words for the Heart - A Treasury of Emotions from Classical India (Hardcover)
Maria Heim
R1,002 R809 Discovery Miles 8 090 Save R193 (19%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A richly diverse collection of classical Indian terms for expressing the many moods and subtleties of emotional experience Words for the Heart is a captivating treasury of emotion terms drawn from some of India's earliest classical languages. Inspired by the traditional Indian genre of a "treasury"-a wordbook or anthology of short texts or poems-this collection features 177 jewel-like entries evoking the kinds of phenomena English speakers have variously referred to as emotions, passions, sentiments, moods, affects, and dispositions. These entries serve as beautiful literary and philosophical vignettes that convey the delightful texture of Indian thought and the sheer multiplicity of conversations about emotions in Indian texts. An indispensable reference, Words for the Heart reveals how Indian ways of interpreting human experience can challenge our assumptions about emotions and enrich our lives. Brings to light a rich lexicon of emotion from ancient India Uses the Indian genre of a "treasury," or wordbook, to explore the contours of classical Indian thought in three of the subcontinent's earliest languages-Sanskrit, Pali, and Prakrit Features 177 alphabetical entries, from abhaya ("fearlessness") to yoga ("the discipline of calm") Draws on a wealth of literary, religious, and philosophical writings from classical India Includes synonyms, antonyms, related words, and suggestions for further reading Invites readers to engage in the cross-cultural study of emotions Reveals the many different ways of naming and interpreting human experience

The Asrama System - The History and Hermeneutics of a Religious Institution (Hardcover): Patrick Olivelle The Asrama System - The History and Hermeneutics of a Religious Institution (Hardcover)
Patrick Olivelle
R5,145 Discovery Miles 51 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The lesser known and explored of the two pillars of Hinduism--=a'srama and var.na--=a'srama is the name given to a system of four distinct and legitimate ways of leading a religious life: as a celibate student, a married householder, a forest hermit, and a world renouncer. In this, the first full-length study of the =a'srama system, Olivelle uncovers its origin and traces its subsequent history. He examines in depth its relationship to other institutional and doctrinal aspects of the Brahmanical world and its position within Brahmanical theology, and assesses its significance within the history of Indian religion. Throughout, he argues that the =a'srama system is primarily a theological construct and that the system and its history should be carefully distinguished from the socio-religious institutions comprehended by the system and from their respective histories.

Adbhut Sannyasi (Hindi, Hardcover): Rajeev Sharma Adbhut Sannyasi (Hindi, Hardcover)
Rajeev Sharma
R878 Discovery Miles 8 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Yoga Sutras - Una guia esencial para entender los Yoga Sutras de Patanjali (Spanish, Hardcover): Kimberly Moon Yoga Sutras - Una guia esencial para entender los Yoga Sutras de Patanjali (Spanish, Hardcover)
Kimberly Moon
R712 R633 Discovery Miles 6 330 Save R79 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Islam and Egalitarianism in Colonial Bengal - The Making of a Moral Community (Hardcover): Ananya Dasgupta Islam and Egalitarianism in Colonial Bengal - The Making of a Moral Community (Hardcover)
Ananya Dasgupta
R4,006 Discovery Miles 40 060 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is a historical exploration of the social and cultural processes that led to the rise of the ideology of labor as a touchstone of Bengali Muslim politics in late colonial India. The book argues that the tremendous popularity of the Pakistan movement in Bengal is to be understood not just in terms of "communalization" of class politics, or even "separatist" demands of a religious minority living out anxieties of Hindu political majoritarianism, but in terms of a distinctively modern idea of Muslim self and culture which gave primacy to production/labor as the site where religious, moral, ethical as well as economic value would be anchored. In telling the story of the formation of a modern Muslim identity, the book presents the conceptual congruence between Islam and egalitarianism as a distinctively early twentieth century phenomenon, and the approach can be viewed as key to explaining the mass appeal of the desire for Pakistan. A novel contribution to the study of Bengal and Pakistan's origins, the book will be of interest to researchers studying South Asian history, the history of colonialism and end of empire, South Asian studies, including labour studies, Islamic Studies, and Muslim social and cultural history.

Manu's Code of Law - A Critical Edition and Translation of the Manava-Dharmasastra (Hardcover): Patrick Olivelle Manu's Code of Law - A Critical Edition and Translation of the Manava-Dharmasastra (Hardcover)
Patrick Olivelle
R4,918 Discovery Miles 49 180 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Manu's Code of Law is one of the most important texts in the Sanskrit canon, indeed one of the most important surviving texts from any classical civilization. It paints an astoundingly detailed picture of ancient Indian life-covering everything from the constitution of the king's cabinet to the price of a ferry trip for a pregnant woman-and its doctrines have been central to Indian thought and practice for 2000 years. Despite its importance, however, until now no one has produced a critical edition of this text. As a result, for centuries scholars have been forced to accept clearly inferior editions of Sanskrit texts and to use those unreliable editions as the basis for constructing the history of classical India. In this volume, Patrick Olivelle has assembled the critical text of Manu, including a critical apparatus containing all the significant manuscript variants, along with a reliable and readable translation, copious explanatory notes, and a comprehensive introduction on the structure, content, and socio-political context of the treatise. The result is an outstanding scholarly achievement that will be an essential tool for any serious student of India.

Hindu Manners, Customs & Ceremon (Hardcover): Dubois Hindu Manners, Customs & Ceremon (Hardcover)
Dubois
R1,916 Discovery Miles 19 160 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This work describing life in India at the turn of the century combines descriptions of the Hindu religion and Hindu sociology with masterful portraits of the intimate lives of the people among whom the author lived. Among the issues explored are the caste system, poverty, the mythical origin of the Brahmins, Hindu sects, ceremonies, religious fasting, morality, the position of women, and Hindu literature.

Tantric Revisionings - New Understandings of Tibetan Buddhism and Indian Religion (Hardcover, New Ed): Geoffrey Samuel Tantric Revisionings - New Understandings of Tibetan Buddhism and Indian Religion (Hardcover, New Ed)
Geoffrey Samuel
R4,953 Discovery Miles 49 530 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Tantric Revisionings presents stimulating new perspectives on Hindu and Buddhist religion, particularly their Tantric versions, in India, Tibet or in modern Western societies. Geoffrey Samuel adopts an historically and textually informed anthropological approach, seeking to locate and understand religion in its social and cultural context. The question of the relation between 'popular' (folk, domestic, village, 'shamanic') religion and elite (literary, textual, monastic) religion forms a recurring theme through these studies. Six chapters have not been previously published; the previously published studies included are in publications which are difficult to locate outside major specialist libraries.

Osho Par lage Aarop Aur Unki Sachchaai (Hindi, Hardcover): Shashikant 'Sadaiv' Osho Par lage Aarop Aur Unki Sachchaai (Hindi, Hardcover)
Shashikant 'Sadaiv'
R928 Discovery Miles 9 280 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Defining Hinduism - A Reader (Paperback): J.E. Llewellyn Defining Hinduism - A Reader (Paperback)
J.E. Llewellyn
R1,315 Discovery Miles 13 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'Defining Hinduism' focuses on what Hinduism is, what it has been, and what some have argued it should be. The oldest of the world religions, Hinduism presents a complex pantheon and system of beliefs. Far from being unchanging, Hinduism has, like any faith of duration, evolved in response to changing cultural, political and ideological demands. The book brings together some of the leading scholars working on South Asian religions today.

Nectar Gaze and Poison Breath - An Analysis and Translation of the Rajasthani Oral Narrative of Devnarayan (Hardcover, New):... Nectar Gaze and Poison Breath - An Analysis and Translation of the Rajasthani Oral Narrative of Devnarayan (Hardcover, New)
Aditya Malik
R4,302 Discovery Miles 43 020 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book offers a detailed study of the oral narrative of Shri Devnarayan along with the first English translation of this popular Rajasthani folk narrative. The narrative extolling the deeds of Lord Devnarayan is performed by itinerant singers during all night vigils in front of a 9-meter long, elaborately painted cloth scroll that depicts scenes and characters from the story. Aditya Malik uses the narrative to explore and ask a range of innovative questions relevant to the study of Indian folk culture and Hinduism as a whole: How is orality conceptualized and practiced? What is the relationship between spoken and visual signs? How do Devnarayan's devotees create multiple discourses concerning religion, community, and history within and though the medium of the narrative? Malik's analysis suggests that the narrative provides a framework for establishing linkages between different communities, past and present, spoken word and visual image, as well as contending religious ideologies. His interpretation is interspersed with excerpts from interviews with devotees and singers, other tales and texts, and observations from his field research that together invoke the worlds created by the narrative.

The Secret Garland - Antal's Tiruppavai and Nacciyar Tirumoli (Paperback): Archana Venkatesan The Secret Garland - Antal's Tiruppavai and Nacciyar Tirumoli (Paperback)
Archana Venkatesan; Commentary by Archana Venkatesan
R1,175 Discovery Miles 11 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book offers new translations of the Tiruppavai and Nacciyar Tirumoli, composed by the ninth-century Tamil mystic and poetess Kotai. Two of the most significant compositions by a female mystic, the Tiruppavai and Nacciyar Tirumoli give expression to her powerful experiences through the use of a vibrant and bold sensuality, in which Visnu is her awesome, mesmerizing, and sometimes cruel lover. Kotai's poetry is characterized by a richness of language in which words are imbued with polyvalence and even the most mundane experiences are infused with the spirit of the divine. Her Tiruppavai and Nacciyar Tirumoli are garlands of words, redolent with meanings waiting to be discovered. Today Kotai is revered as a goddess, and as a testament to the enduring relevance of her poetry, her Tiruppavai and Nacciyar Tirumoli continue to be celebrated in South Indian ritual, music, dance, and the visual arts.
This book aims to capture the lyricism, beauty, and power of Kotai's original works. In addition, detailed notes based on traditional commentaries, and discussions of the ritual and performative lives of the Tiruppavai and Nacciyar Tirumoli highlight the importance of this ninth-century poet and her two poems over the past one thousand years.

Ramakrishna, sa Vie et ses Proverbes (French, Hardcover): Max Muller Ramakrishna, sa Vie et ses Proverbes (French, Hardcover)
Max Muller; Translated by Barbara Comblez, Elodie Gradoz
R589 Discovery Miles 5 890 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Jagadguru Adya Shankaracharya (Hindi, Hardcover): Shivdas Pandey Jagadguru Adya Shankaracharya (Hindi, Hardcover)
Shivdas Pandey
R1,084 Discovery Miles 10 840 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Vishnu Sahasranama Recitation (Sanskrit, Hardcover): Ashwini Kumar Aggarwal Vishnu Sahasranama Recitation (Sanskrit, Hardcover)
Ashwini Kumar Aggarwal; Edited by Sadhvi Hemswaroopa
R424 Discovery Miles 4 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
An Introduction to Madhva Vedanta (Paperback, New Ed): Deepak Sarma An Introduction to Madhva Vedanta (Paperback, New Ed)
Deepak Sarma
R1,604 Discovery Miles 16 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This introduction to the Madhva school of Vedanta is accessible to a wide audience with interest in Hinduism, Indian thought and in the comparative philosophy of religion. Deepak Sarma explores the philosophical foundations of Madhva Vedanta and then presents translations of actual debates between the Madhva and Advaita schools of Vedanta, thus positioning readers at the centre of the 700 year-old controversy between these two schools of Vedanta. Original texts of Madhvacarya are included in an appendix, in translation and in Sanskrit.

Bhakti and Power - Debating India's Religion of the Heart (Paperback): John Stratton Hawley, Christian Lee Novetzke,... Bhakti and Power - Debating India's Religion of the Heart (Paperback)
John Stratton Hawley, Christian Lee Novetzke, Swapna Sharma; Series edited by K. Sivaramakrishnan, Padma Kaimal, …
R833 Discovery Miles 8 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Bhakti, a term ubiquitous in the religious life of South Asia, has meanings that shift dramatically according to context and sentiment. Sometimes translated as "personal devotion," bhakti nonetheless implies and fosters public interaction. It is often associated with the marginalized voices of women and lower castes, yet it has also played a role in perpetuating injustice. Barriers have been torn down in the name of bhakti, while others have been built simultaneously. Bhakti and Power provides an accessible entry into key debates around issues such as these, presenting voices and vignettes from the sixth century to the present and from many parts of India's cultural landscape. Written by a wide range of engaged scholars, this volume showcases one of the most influential concepts in Indian history-still a major force in the present day.

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