The Myths Of Narasi Ha And V Mana
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The Myths of Narasimha and Vamana
Author | : Deborah A. Soifer |
Publsiher | : SUNY Press |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 1991-11-08 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0791408000 |
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The Sanskrit Puranas and epics are replete with stories of the avatars, incarnations of the god Visnu in various forms to rid the universe of malevolent forces and to restore the proper cosmic balance. As Narasimha, half-man half-lion, Visnu finds a loophole in the pact of invulnerability the demon Hiranaipu has received from god Brahma, and rends the demon apart with his claws. As the brahmin dwarf, Vamana, Visnu deceives the demon Bali with his diminutive appearance and thwarts Bali's attempt to gain universal sovereignty. After carefully analyzing the myths of Vamana and Narasimha, Deborah Soifer grounds her study in the textual history of each avatar and its myth, in their religious contexts, and in the intricate cosmology of the classical period of Hinduism. Contrasting the bestial persona of Narasimha with Vamana's priestly appearance and his associations with early cosmologic themes, she finds complementarity and significance in this pair as they are viewed in the larger context of periodic cosmic destructions and recreations. While focusing primarily on these two mythological figures, Soifer's work explores the relationship between dharma and the 'devious' acts of gods; the interplay between cosmic and 'sociocosmic' levels of reality; and the relationship between cosmology, theology, and soteriology in a religious worldview.
The Myths of Narasi ha and V mana
Author | : Deborah A. Soifer |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 321 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Hindu cosmology |
ISBN | : 8170303257 |
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Myths of the Hindus Buddhists
Author | : Sister Nivedita,Ananda K. Coomaraswamy |
Publsiher | : editionNEXT.com |
Total Pages | : 446 |
Release | : 2015-12-21 |
Genre | : Buddha (The concept) |
ISBN | : 9182736450XXX |
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In this book the author included and narrated some myths and stories from ancient Hindu and Buddhist literature. The book includes a good number of water colour illustrations which were created under the supervision of Abanindranath Tagore. Tagore himself drew some of the pictures in the book.
The Myth of the Holy Cow
Author | : D. N. Jha |
Publsiher | : Verso Books |
Total Pages | : 191 |
Release | : 2020-05-05 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9781789609332 |
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Hugely controversial upon its publication in India, this book has already been banned by the Hyderabad Civil Court and the author's life has been threatened. Jha argues against the historical sanctity of the cow in India, in an illuminating response to the prevailing attitudes about beef that have been fiercely supported by the current Hindu right-wing government and the fundamentalist groups backing it.
Groundwater around the World
Author | : Jean Margat,Jac van der Gun |
Publsiher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 2013-03-19 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780203772140 |
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This book presents a unique and up-to-date summary of what is known about groundwater on our planet, from a global perspective and in terms of area-specific factual information. Unlike most textbooks on groundwater, it does not deal with theoretical principles, but rather with the overall picture that emerges as a result of countless observations,
THE INDIAN LISTENER
Author | : All India Radio (AIR),New Delhi |
Publsiher | : All India Radio (AIR),New Delhi |
Total Pages | : 104 |
Release | : 1946-06-22 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9182736450XXX |
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The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service,Bombay ,started on 22 December, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in english, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it was published by All India Radio,New Delhi.In 1950,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later,The Indian listener became "Akashvani" in January 5, 1958. It was made a fortnightly again on July 1,1983. It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes,who writes them,take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artists. It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: The Indian Listener LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE,MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 22-06-1946 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Fortnightly NUMBER OF PAGES: 104 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. XI, No. 13 BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED(PAGE NOS): 34-93 ARTICLE: 1. Bengal School of Art 2. Light on Modern Russia 3. How to Keep Young 4. How to Meet the Food Crisis AUTHOR: 1. Bishnu De 2. Bimal Bannerji 3. Sir T. Vijayaraghavachariar 4. Sir C. P. Ramaswami Aiyer KEYWORDS: 1. Bengal School, Mughal miniature, British, Abanindranath Tagore, Ravi Varma, Jamini Roy, Nandalal Bose 2. Collins, A Window in Moscow 3. Young, Winston Churchill, Rudyard Kipling, Indian Civil Service, Man, Woman 4. Fertilizer, Travancore, Cochin , Rationing, Wheat, Starvation, Malnutrition Document ID: INL-1946(J-D) Vol-II (01)
Myth and Geology
Author | : Luigi Piccardi,W. Bruce Masse |
Publsiher | : Geological Society of London |
Total Pages | : 366 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1862392161 |
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"This book is the first peer-reviewed collection of papers focusing on the potential of myth storylines to yield data and lessons that are of value to the geological sciences. Building on the nascent discipline of geomythology, scientists and scholars from a variety of disciplines have contributed to this volume. The geological hazards (such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and cosmic impacts) that have given rise to myths are considered, as are the sacred and cultural values associated with rocks, fossils, geological formations and landscapes. There are also discussions about the historical and literary perspectives of geomythology. Regional coverage includes Europe and the Mediterranean, Afghanistan, Cameroon, India, Australia, Japan, Pacific islands, South America and North America. Myth and Geology challenges the widespread notion that myths are fictitious or otherwise lacking in value for the physical sciences." -- BOOK JACKET.
Science in Saffron
Author | : Meera Nanda |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 195 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9383968087 |
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There is much talk of the glories of ancient Hindu sciences in India today. Landmark discoveries in every field of science, from mathematics to medicine, are being credited to ancient scientists-sages of India. This book places such priority claims in a comparative global history of science. While fully acknowledging the substantial contributions of Indian geometers, mathematicians, physicians, artisans and craftsmen, it challenges their glorification for nationalistic purposes. It also questions the neo-Hindu scientization of yoga and Vedanta pioneered by Swami Vivekananda. Backed by the best available scholarship on history of science, this book offers a reading of history of Indian science without the hype that has come to surround it.