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The Samnyasa Upanisads - Hindu Scriptures on Asceticism and Renunciation (Paperback) Loot Price: R2,477
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The Samnyasa Upanisads - Hindu Scriptures on Asceticism and Renunciation (Paperback): Patrick Olivelle

The Samnyasa Upanisads - Hindu Scriptures on Asceticism and Renunciation (Paperback)

Patrick Olivelle

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The first readable and accurate translation of twenty of the most authoritative Hindu documents pertaining to ascetic ideals and the ascetic way of life, this text opens to students a major source for the study of the Hindu ascetical institutions and of the historical changes they underwent during a period of a thousand years or more. Beginning with an analysis of the historical context that gave rise to Indian ascetical institutions and ideologies, Patrick Olivelle moves on to elucidate the meaning of renunciation-the central institution of holiness in most Hindu traditions-and the function and significance of the various elements that constitute the rite of renunciation. The Samnyasa Upanisads will be an unparalleled source of information and insight for students of Hinduism and Indian asceticism, mysticism, and holiness.

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Imprint: Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin: United States
Release date: February 1992
First published: February 1992
Translators: Patrick Olivelle
Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-507045-3
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Religious groups
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Hinduism
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > Mysticism
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Contemporary non-Christian & para-Christian cults & sects > Spiritualism
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Contemporary non-Christian & para-Christian cults & sects > Spiritualism
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > Mysticism
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Hinduism
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LSN: 0-19-507045-3
Barcode: 9780195070453

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