Explores the nature and function of bhakti or devotional involvement in religious practice in India in areas where it is seldom sought or where its existence has been doubted or even denied.

A thorough survey of great interest and value to scholars in this field.

A thorough survey of great interest and value to scholars in this field.

Embraces a wide range of aspects of Indian mysticism, displaying the structural patterns in mystical experiences and the mystic paths in different traditions and schools, while there are also significant contributions to comparative mysticism, Eastern and Western. First published in 1989.

This is a multi-purpose reference work which should become an indispensable companion for anybody who comes into touch with the complex phenomenon on Hinduism, and not least for the followers of the Hindu tradition elves. It should serve as a dictionary of Sanskrit and vernacular terms used in Hindu literature and works on Hinduism and as a glossary of terms and concepts important for the understanding of Hindu ritual and spiritual practices as well as Hindu religious and philosophical teachings.

Explores the nature and function of bhakti or devotional involvement in religious practice in India in areas where it is seldom sought or where its existence is doubted, even denied. Studies discuss such topics as bhakti in the Vedic hymns, and ritual chanting to satisfy devotional prayer.

This work embraces a wide range of aspects of Indian mysticism, displaying the structural patterns in mystical experiences and the mystic paths in different traditions and schools, while there are also significant contributions to comparative mysticism, Eastern and Western. A glossary of terms employed provides a helpful appendix.

A multi-purpose reference work which should become an indispensable companion for anybody who comes into touch with Hinduism. Includes a dictionary of Sanskrit and vernacular terms; a glossary of terms and concepts; and a survey of the historical development of Hinduism.