Download or read book Beliefs Rituals and Symbols of India written by Dean Miller and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about India's fascinating religions, history, and folklore from Ganesh to Gandhi in this illuminating text.
Download or read book Beliefs Rituals and Symbols of India written by Kenneth Grant and published by . This book was released on 2014-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about India's religions, history, and folklore from Ganesh to Gandhi.
Download or read book Symbols of India written by Jagadeesh Pillai and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2023-01-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of symbols has long been an important aspect of understanding human culture and history. In Indian tradition and culture, symbols hold a special significance, as they are often deeply rooted in spiritual and religious beliefs. From religious rituals and ceremonies to works of art and architecture, symbols can be found everywhere in Indian culture, representing the beliefs and values of the people. This book aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the most common symbols associated with Indian tradition and culture. We will delve into the history and meaning behind each symbol, as well as its significance in the context of Indian culture and tradition. Throughout the book, we will also be examining the symbolism found in Indian art and architecture, from the intricate carvings on temple walls to the symbolism in traditional paintings. This book is not just limited to religious symbols, but also cover cultural and societal symbols such as Zodiac, Tulsi, and Samadhi. It is our hope that this book will serve as a comprehensive guide to the symbols of Indian tradition and culture, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the beliefs and values that shape this ancient and fascinating civilization. Whether you are a student of Indian culture, a traveler interested in learning more about this rich and complex culture, or simply someone with a general interest in symbols and their meanings, this book is a valuable resource.
Download or read book Indian Symbolism written by Rai Govind Chandra and published by Munshiram Manoharlal. This book was released on 1996 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrations: Numerous B/w Illustrations Description: Symbols have great significance for understanding early Indian religion, beliefs, art and culture. Of these symbols, some were widely current and continued to be in use for several centuries and are found delineated in sculpture, architecture, pottery, coins, paintings, etc. Rai Govind Chandra in his Indian Symbolism: Symbols as Sources of Our Customs and Beliefs has taken up for study twelve symbols, the Purna Kumbha or Purna Ghata, Svastika, Srivatsa, Nandipada, Cakra, Vardhamanaka, Matsya or Matsyayugma, Bhadrasana, Caturbhuja Cinha, Triratna, Vaijayanti, and the Kalpataru and the Kalpalata. Each of these symbols is important particularly from the point of view of art and iconoraphy. Rai Govind Chandra has discussed in great detail about the origin, meaning and diffusion of all these symbols. Having traced their occurrence in different periods and cultures as well as in different mediums, both in India and outside, the author has been able to demonstrate their primitive and naturalistic beginnings. Rai Govind Chandra's Indian Symbolism is an extremely important contribution and is an indispensable work for scholars and researchers of Indian art, culture and religion.
Download or read book The Symbolism of Hindu Gods and Rituals written by A. Parthasarathy and published by A. Parthasarathy. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical text explaining the allegorical significance of gods and goddesses; rituals and festivals; invocations and prayers. It educates a spiritual aspirant with the philosophical aspect of religious practices.
Download or read book Sacred Hindu Symbols written by Gautam Chatterjee and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hinduism Is Not Merely A Religion But A Way Of Life. Hinduism, In Its Traverse Of Four Thousand Years, Has Accumulated Many A Belief And Practice, Which Encompass The Whole Socio-Religio-Cultural Life Of A Devout. Since The Mythological Past, Hinduism Is Studded With Varied Signs And Symptoms, Which Are Mystic In Character And Symbolic In Nature, And Are Also Sacred Symbols Of Spiritualism As Well. These Symbols Are The Sacred Rivers; Mystic Mantras Like Om And Gayatri; The Auspicious Symbol Of Swastika; The Shivalinga, Salagram Shila Or Sacred Stone Objects; Tripundra Tilaks Or Urdhapundra Tilaks- The Process Of Besmearing The Body With Different Marks Of Sandal Pastes; The Sacred Conch Or Sankha And Venerated Trees Which Have Medicinal Value And Spiritual Ethos Like Tulsi, Vata, Rudraksha, Etc. All These Are Part Of Modern Hinduism But To Many Devouts And Observers These Symbols Stand Enigmatic! Thus This Book Attempts To Explore And Unearth The Hidden Philosophy Of These Signs And Gauge The Socio-Scientific Base And Tries To Find Out The Real Meaning Of Ritualistic Methodologies Of These Symbols, Which Are The Great Objects Of Veneration Of The Hindus Down The Ages.
Download or read book Ancient Indian Rituals and Their Social Contents written by Narendra Nath Bhattacharyya and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Author Articulates That All Indian Rituals Are Based On Certain Well Defined And Inter-Related Principles. He Seeks To Discover These Principles After A Careful Analysis Of The Ingredients Of Various Rituals. Formulations In The Earlier Edition Have Been Critically Re-Examined And Basic Conclusions Substantiated By Fresh Evidence.
Download or read book A Biblical Approach to Indian Traditions and Beliefs written by Joshua Raj and published by Armour Publishing Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2008 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Religion and Ritual in Rural India written by Tribhuwan Kapur and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Study Presents A Radical Break-Through In Both Method And Analysis In Social Anthropology/Sociology. In Terms Of Method It Treats The Field As A Source Of Geographical Models Of The Village(S) Studied. Concerning Analysis It Amalgamates Strands From Various Disciplines Into An Integral Interpretative Instrument. Finally Data Is Gathered As Much By Being-In-Field As By Building From The Foundations Of Culture Traits. Thus The Methods Of Anthrography, Historiography, Psychography Are Used To Study Myths And Legends, Leading Systems, Ritual Sets All Of Which Function Under The Aegis Of The Religious Outlook. As Such This Study While Being Complete In Itself Provides Numerous Directions For Analysis. This Study Took Over Five Years To Complete Of Which About Two Were Field-Based In Remote Regions, Where Religion And Ritual Form The Deepest Concern Of Man Pitted Against A Hostile Ecology.
Download or read book The Religion and Beliefs of Ancient India written by Susan Henneberg and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India is home to the world’s oldest religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as Jainism. All three evolved from shared beliefs and traditions, such as reincarnation, karma, and liberation and achieving nirvana. These beliefs and traditions evolved in the Indus River Valley around 3500 BCE. This volume explores the religions of ancient India, including rituals practiced and deities worshipped, to provide students with an understanding of the beliefs of the peoples of ancient India. With engaging text, rich and colorful illustrations, and an enhanced e-book option, this title is a valuable resource for reports.
Download or read book What is Hinduism written by Mahatma Gandhi and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of Gandhiji s articles drawn mainly from his contributions to young india, the Harijan and the Navjivan on Hinduism. Written on different occassions, these articles present a picture of hindu dharma I all its richness, comprehensiveness and sensitivity to the existential delimmas of human existence.
Download or read book Hindu Beliefs Rituals written by Puneet Chawla and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wondered why the tulsi is an integral part of every Hindu household? Why is a simple stone worshiped as a deity by millions in India? What are the facts behind the beliefs and rituals that make up the spiritual aspect of our life? This book unearths all such questions. It gives logical explanations about traditions that have developed over centuries. Explains the essence of Hinduism, while giving an account of all major Hindu deities. It spells the benefits of tantras, mantras and yantras; also talks about the significance of spiritual and natural products. Through this book Dr Chawla aims to prove that traditions can never be irrational and we have to immortalize our traditions by linking them to practical, day-to-day existence. This book attempts to popularize Indian traditions both among the young generation as well as Indians living abroad.
Download or read book Selected Studies on Ritual in the Indian Religions written by Kloppenborg and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preliminary Material /Ria Kloppenborg -- Introduction /Ria Kloppenborg -- The Concluding Bath of the Varunapraghāsa /Jan Gonda -- The Fourth Priest (The Brahmán) in Vedic Ritual /Henk W. Bodewitz -- The Changing Pattern of Pāñcarātra Initiation: A Case Study in the Reinterpretation of Ritual /Sanjukta Gupta -- Some Beliefs and Rituals Concerning Time and Death in the Kubjikāmata /Teun Goudriaan -- Protective Covering (Kavaca) /Karel R. van Kooij -- Interpreting Fire-Walking /Kees W. Bolle -- A Magic Kĕris from Kalimantan /Jan A. Schoterman -- The Earliest Buddhist Ritual of Ordination /Ria Kloppenborg -- Spells on the Life-Wood. An Introduction to the Tibetan Buddhist Ceremony of Consecration /Losang Paldhen Gyalzur and Antony H.N. Verwey -- Index of Ritual Terms /Ria Kloppenborg -- Notes on Authors /Ria Kloppenborg -- Bibliography D.J. Hoens /Ria Kloppenborg.
Download or read book Indian Mythology written by Devdutt Pattanaik and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-04-24 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of 99 classic myths of India from an entirely non-Western paradigm that provides a fresh understanding of the Hindu spiritual landscape • Compares and contrasts Indian mythology with the stories of the Bible, ancient Egypt, Greece, Scandinavia, and Mesopotamia • Looks at the evolution of Indian narratives and their interpretations over the millennia • Demonstrates how the mythology, rituals, and art of ancient India are still vibrant today and inform the contemporary generation From the blood-letting Kali to the mysterious Ganesha, the Hindu spiritual landscape is populated by characters that find no parallel in the Western spiritual world. Indian Mythology explores the rich tapestry of these characters within 99 classic myths, showing that the mythological world of India can be best understood when we move away from a Western, monotheistic mindset and into the polytheistic world of Hindu traditions. Featuring 48 artistic renderings of important mythological figures from across India, the author unlocks the mysteries of the narratives, rituals, and artwork of ancient India to reveal the tension between world-affirming and world-rejecting ideas, between conformism and contradiction, between Shiva and Vishnu, Krishna and Rama, Gauri and Kali. This groundbreaking book opens the door to the unknown and exotic, providing a glimpse into the rich mythic tradition that has empowered millions of human beings for centuries.
Download or read book The Seasons written by Dean Miller and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the folklore and beliefs associated with natural rites around the world in this richly illustrated text.
Download or read book The Keys of Power written by J. Abbott and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, first published in 1932, demonstrates how the control of certain ‘-isms’ has for long moulded the interpretation of Indian belief and ritual by Western writers particularly. In every chapter there is some new coordination, often iconoclastic of then-accepted theory, whilst the new wealth of customs carefully recorded is astonishing. Long disputed problems such as that of the Maratha ‘devak’, or that of the ceremonial sowing of seedlings known to Western scholars as the ‘gardens of Adonis’, have at last been settled through careful research.
Download or read book Prophets and Prophecy written by Dean Miller and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find a path to the future as you discover the great traditions of fortune telling of the past.
