Balarama in Hindu and Jain Mythology

2016-08-21
Balarama in Hindu and Jain Mythology

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  • Author: Lavanya Vemsani
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • ISBN: 9781537218045
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 226

Balarama in Hindu and Jain Mythology is the most comprehensive study of the God Balarama to date. The book analyzes historical understanding of Balarama through comparative analysis of mythology of Balarama from Hindu and Jain texts. Examination of Balarama in Hindu and Jain mythology demonstrates that cultural and religious symbolism is deeply rooted in the myths of Balarama. A comparison of Hindu and Jain myths indicates that although there are similarities between the two traditions, Jain traditions demonstrate sufficient differences to postulate that they may have been derived from an independent historical tradition separate from Hindu tradition.

Hindu and Jain Mythology of Balarāma

2006
Hindu and Jain Mythology of Balarāma

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  • Author: Lavanya Vemsani
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Literary Criticism
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 254

Studies the evolution of Balarama in Vaisnavism through comparative analysis of Balarama stories from selected Hindu puranas, asserting that Balarama was a multifaceted deity of considerable importance in early Vaisnavism. The analysis of Balarama stories provides insight into the long process of the development of Vaisnavism.

Shared Characters in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu Narrative

2016-11-25
Shared Characters in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu Narrative

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  • Author: Naomi Appleton
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1317055748
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 364

Taking a comparative approach which considers characters that are shared across the narrative traditions of early Indian religions (Brahmanical Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism) Shared Characters in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu Narrative explores key religious and social ideals, as well as points of contact, dialogue and contention between different worldviews. The book focuses on three types of character - gods, heroes and kings - that are of particular importance to early South Asian narrative traditions because of their relevance to the concerns of the day, such as the role of deities, the qualities of a true hero or good ruler and the tension between worldly responsibilities and the pursuit of liberation. Characters (incuding character roles and lineages of characters) that are shared between traditions reveal both a common narrative heritage and important differences in worldview and ideology that are developed in interaction with other worldviews and ideologies of the day. As such, this study sheds light on an important period of Indian religious history, and will be essential reading for scholars and postgraduate students working on early South Asian religious or narrative traditions (Jain, Buddhist and Hindu) as well as being of interest more widely in the fields of Religious Studies, Classical Indology, Asian Studies and Literary Studies.

Growing Stories from India

2012-01-01
Growing Stories from India

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  • Author: A. Whitney Sanford
  • Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
  • ISBN: 0813134129
  • Category : Nature
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 290

The costs of industrial agriculture are astonishing in terms of damage to the environment, human health, animal suffering, and social equity, and the situation demands that we expand our ecological imagination to meet this crisis. In response to growing dissatisfaction with the existing food system, farmers and consumers are creating alternate models of production and consumption that are both sustainable and equitable. In Growing Stories from India: Religion and the Fate of Agriculture, author A. Whitney Sanford uses the story of the deity Balaram and the Yamuna River as a foundation for discussing the global food crisis and illustrating the Hindu origins of agrarian thought. By employing narrative as a means of assessing modern agriculture, Sanford encourages us to reconsider our relationship with the earth. Merely creating new stories is not enough -- she asserts that each story must lead to changed practices. Growing Stories from India demonstrates that conventional agribusiness is only one of many options and engages the work of modern agrarian luminaries to explore how alternative agricultural methods can be implemented.

Kalyana Mitra: Volume 5

2023-01-31
Kalyana Mitra: Volume 5

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  • Author: Prof. Katta Narasimha Reddy, Prof. E. Siva Nagi Reddy, Prof. K. Krishna Naik
  • Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Art
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 571

Volume V, ART: This volume contains 47 articles by scholars of Art History, representing various aspects of art. It covers the topics like the Buddhist narrative art and Buddha’s iconography with reference to Amaravati school of Art, Jaina Art, Terracotta art, Iconography of Siva, Vishnu, Surya, Mahishasuramardhini, Ganesa, Kartikeya, Dikpalas and Navagrahas and a few articles on Kuchipudi dance and folk art forms. This volume serves as a valuable source book for the students, research scholars and teachers as well in the fields. This volume also highlights the love and affection of Prof. P. Chenna Reddy enjoys in the intellectual world. The felicitation Volume is brought out in a series of 12 independent books covering a total of 460 articles. Every volume contains two sections. The first section contains the biographical sketch of Prof.P.Chenna Reddy, his achievements and contribution to archaeology, history and Society. The second section of each volume is subject specific, E.g., Volume-I on Archaeology, Volume II on Early and Medieval Indian History, Volume III on Modern Indian History, Volume IV on Epigraphy and Numismatics, Volume V on Art, Volume VI on Architecture, Volume VII on Religion and Philosophy, Volume VIII on Economy, Trade and Commerce, Volume IX on Literature, Volume X Tribalore and Folklore, Volume XI Contemporary India and Diaspora, Volume XII, Tourism .and contains as many as 460 articles and contributed by renowned scholars.

Krishna in History, Thought, and Culture

2016-06-13
Krishna in History, Thought, and Culture

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  • Author: Lavanya Vemsani
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
  • ISBN: 161069211X
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 360

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.

Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharata

2021-05-21
Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharata

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  • Author: Lavanya Vemsani
  • Publisher: Springer Nature
  • ISBN: 3030731650
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 275

The Mahabharata preserves powerful journeys of women recognized as the feminine divine and the feminine heroic in the larger culture of India. Each journey upholds the unique aspects of women's life. This book analytically examines the narratives of eleven women from the Mahabharata in the historical context as well as in association with religious and cultural practices. Lavanya Vemsani brings together history, myth, religion, and practice to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of the history of Hindu women, as well as their significance within religious Indian culture. Additionally, Vemsani provides important perspective for understanding the enduring legacy of these women in popular culture and modern society.

Handbook of Indian History

Handbook of Indian History

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  • Author: Lavanya Vemsani
  • Publisher: Springer Nature
  • ISBN: 9819762073
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 504

Nagabharana: Recent Trends in Jainism Studies

2022-02-24
Nagabharana: Recent Trends in Jainism Studies

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  • Author: Prof.Dr.PEDARAPU CHENNA REDDY
  • Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers
  • ISBN: 9356114463
  • Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 464

Puja and Piety

2016-04-16
Puja and Piety

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  • Author: Pratapaditya Pal
  • Publisher: Univ of California Press
  • ISBN: 0520288475
  • Category : Art
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 240

Accompanies the exhibition presented at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, California, April 17-July 31, 2016.