The Myths and Gods of India: The Classic Work on Hindu Polytheism from the Princeton Bollingen Series (Princeton/Bollingen Paperbacks)
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (524 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0892813547 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 512 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A pleasure to behold and an invigorating experience to read." (American Anthropologist)"If you read only one book on Hinduism, it must be Danielou's Myths and Gods of India." (Tyr, August 2002)" sheds light on more than just Hindu philosophy and practices, but also on how the Western 'Orientalphiles' have been clearly selective in what they put forward as their vision of India." (Institute of Hermetic Studies, Sep 2008)
Referred to by its adherents as the "eternal religion," Hinduism recognizes for each age and each country a new form of revelation--and for each person, according to his or her stage of development, a different path of realization.This widely praised study of Hindu deities reveals the message of tolerance and adaptability at the heart of this ancient religion.. The study of Hindu mythology explores the significance of the most prominent Hindu dieties as they are envisioned by the Hindus themselves
He is the author of more than thirty books on the religion, history, and arts of India and the Mediterranean, including While the Gods Play, Gods of Love and Ecstasy, Yoga: Mastering the Secrets of Matter and the Universe, and The Complete Kama Sutra. Alain Daniélou was
"Four Stars" according to Amazon Customer. Great. Not quite the original An observer Not only a wonderful reference book, but also enjoyable just to read straight through. It covers myths and gods, philosphy, mantras, yantras, worship and rituals, and includes 32 pages of black-and-white photographs of Indian sculptures of the gods. It has an excellent 41-page index. The only reason I give i. Informative Research Materials This book provided an in-depth look at several specific Hindu Gods. A very well written, comprehensive book that those unfamiliar with Hinduism will understand. If anyone is researching Hinduism, this book is essential.