Krsna S Round Dance Reconsidered

Concerned with the process in Hinduism of reinterpreting classical texts and imbuing them with new inspiration. An example par excellence is Hariram Vyas's Ras-pancadhyayi, the earliest known Braj Bhasa version of the five chapters of Bhagavatapurana on Krsna's Dance with the Gopis.

Krishna is a central figure in Hinduism, a religion that has been a fundamental force for thousands of years. This accessible encyclopedia covers texts, practices, scholarship, and arts related to Krishna from the earliest known sources on. As Eastern religions and related practices such as yoga become increasingly popular, there is a need for resources that explain where these practices come from and what they mean. This is one of those works. Krishna is central to Hindu philosophy, theology, art, architecture, and literature, and an understanding of Krishna will give students greater understanding of the role of Hinduism around the world. Yet this isn't just a book on religion. The encyclopedia also provides insights into Indian and world history and into contemporary concerns, fostering respect for religious and cultural diversity. Entries on a wide range of subjects related to Krishna cover India and other places where major Krishna religious centers and temples are established worldwide. Articles draw from classical Indian sources dating back as far as 1300 BCE and from folk and worldwide literature, including mythology from Jainism and Buddhism. The book's alphabetical organization, cross references in each entry that highlight related entries and further readings, and topical and thematic lists will facilitate in-depth research.

The Essays In This Volume Approach The Ramayana From Different Perspectives Textual Criticism, Art And Architecture, And Film To Understand Its Ideological And Aesthetic Meanings. They Address Critical Issues Like The Seminal Status Of Valmiki, Gender Representation In Ramayana And The Importance Of The So-Called Ramayana Derivatives.

The Book Emerges From The Sixth International Conference (Bhakti Conference As It Has Informally Come To Be Known) On Early Literature In New Indo-Aryan Languages Held In Seattle, Washington In 1994. This Collection Presents 28 Perceptive And Well Researched Papers Dealing With Hagiography, Oral Traditions, Text Criticism, Islam In The Indian Context, And Metaphors. They Examine Aspects On `Medieval` Texts And Textual Traditions, Devotional Themes In Modern Folklore Traditions And In Twentieth Century Literatures In New Indo-Aryan Languages.

Study with special reference to Vaishnava temples in Vrindāvan, India.

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