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Avatars, Gods and Goddesses of Vedic Culture - Understanding the Characteristics, Powers and Positions of the Hindu Divinities (Paperback) Loot Price: R479
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Avatars, Gods and Goddesses of Vedic Culture - Understanding the Characteristics, Powers and Positions of the Hindu Divinities (Paperback)

Stephen Knapp

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Understanding the assorted Divinities or gods and goddesses of the Vedic or Hindu pantheon is not so difficult as some people may think when it is presented simply and effectively. And that is what you will find in this book. This will open you to many of the possibilities and potentials of the Vedic tradition, and show how it has been able to cater to and fulfill the spiritual needs and development of so many people since time immemorial. Here you will find there is something for everyone. This takes you into the heart of the deep, Vedic spiritual knowledge of how to perceive the Absolute Truth, the Supreme and the various powers and agents of the universal creation. This explains the characteristics and nature of the Vedic Divinities and their purposes, powers, and the ways they influence and affect the natural energies of the universe. It also shows how they can assist us and that blessings from them can help our own spiritual and material development and potentialities, depending on what we need. Some of the Vedic Divinities that will be explained include Lord Krishna, Vishnu, Their main avatars and expansions, along with Brahma, Shiva, Ganesh, Murugan, Surya, Hanuman, as well as the goddesses of Sri Radha, Durga, Sarasvati, Lakshmi, and others. This also presents explanations of their names, attributes, dress, weapons, instruments, the meaning of the Shiva lingam, and some of the legends and stories that are connected with them. This will certainly give you a new insight into the expansive nature of the Vedic tradition.

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Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Country of origin: United States
Release date: June 2010
First published: June 2010
Authors: Stephen Knapp
Dimensions: 228 x 153 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 978-1-4536-1376-4
Categories: Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Hinduism
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Hinduism
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LSN: 1-4536-1376-5
Barcode: 9781453613764

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