By Ravi Gupta,Kenneth Valpey,Ravi M. Gupta,Kenneth R. Valpey
The Bhagavata Purana is a hard-to-classify embodiment of classical Indian cultural, spiritual, and philosophical concept. Its language and poetic expression are on par with the easiest of Sanskrit poetry (kavya), whereas its narrative constitution holds jointly tightly as a literary paintings. Its theological message facilities on devotion to Krishna and Vishnu, whereas its philosophical content material is grounded solidly within the classical traditions of Vedanta and Samkhya. each one essay during this quantity specializes in a key subject of The Bhagavata Purana and its next presence in Hindu dance, song, ritual recitation, and observation. The authors think about the connection among the sacred textual content and the divine photograph, the text’s metaphysical and cosmological underpinnings, its shaping of Indian tradition, and its ongoing relevance to modern Indian issues. A word list aids within the figuring out of the paintings. that includes unique, professional scholarship, this quantity is a vital spouse for classes and learn on India, Hinduism, and comparable topics.
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