Brahm Worship Tradition And Iconography
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Brahm Worship Tradition And Iconography
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Author : Rajani Mishra
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Brahm Worship Tradition And Iconography written by Rajani Mishra and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Brahmā (Hindu deity) categories.
A Dictionary Of Buddhist And Hindu Iconography Illustrated
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Author : Fredrick W. Bunce
language : bo
Publisher: D.K. Print World Limited
Release Date : 1997
A Dictionary Of Buddhist And Hindu Iconography Illustrated written by Fredrick W. Bunce and has been published by D.K. Print World Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Art categories.
This Dictionary Attempts To Reveal The Divine Paradoxes Of Buddhist-Hindu Iconography By Even Interpreting The Nuances Of Their Iconic Language. It Explains, Vividly, Thousands Of Iconic Representations (Visual, Conceptual Symbols, Images, Objects, Concepts, Rites).
Hinduism And Symbol Worship
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Author : Binod Chandra Sinha
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Hinduism And Symbol Worship written by Binod Chandra Sinha and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Hindu symbolism categories.
The Ascent Of Vishnu And The Fall Of Brahma
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Author : Swami Achuthananda
language : en
Publisher: Relianz Communications Pty Ltd
Release Date : 2018-08-27
The Ascent Of Vishnu And The Fall Of Brahma written by Swami Achuthananda and has been published by Relianz Communications Pty Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-27 with Religion categories.
According to Hindu mythology, Brahma has a lifespan of 100 years. That may appear way short for a god of Brahma’s standing . (He is the creator of our solar system.) But Brahma and Hindu gods do not follow our traditional 24-hour clock. They represent time in cosmic units of yugas and kalpas. If you don’t understand any of these terms, that’s ok. A kalpa, for instance, is defined as a day of Brahma and translates to 4.32 billion human years. In fact Brahma has a lifespan of 311 trillion years! We explain these colossal timescales, as we introduce Brahma in this book. You will learn that Brahma initially was the supreme deity of Hinduism, but he could not hang on to his position for long. A judgmental lapse is said to have caused his downfall. With Brahma’s descent, Vishnu rose to power. Today, in the Hindu pantheon, Vishnu is a prominent god, and has a following of more than 700 million devotees, who are occasionally identified by the U-shared marks on their foreheads. With a focus on Vishnu and Brahma, we continue our journey beyond the Vedic era. We begin by examining a popular creation myth in which Brahma emerges from the navel of a sleeping Vishnu and starts crafting the world. Further on, we explore the churning of the milky ocean, a crucial event in Hindu mythology and one of the rare occasions when gods and demons collaborated (instead of fighting) to search for the nectar of immortality. Many precious things—and surprises—came out this quest, including Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and consort of Vishnu. We also get to know a critical insight into our ancestry. According to Hinduism, we are all related and descendants of Manu, the father of human race. While this book focuses on Brahma and Vishnu, there will be occasional detours when we pause to look at art and architecture. In particular, we’ll look at Angkor Wat, the largest Hindu temple in the world. Guess what? The fact that Angkor Wat is located outside India has dented Hindu pride from time immemorial. We’ll also peek at ancient paintings from a mythological perspective, especially the unique genre of miniature paintings called ragamala that combines art, music, and poetry. A remarkable shift in worship took place during this period. Bhakti became a major form of worship and pervaded Hindu society forever. If you are unfamiliar with bhakti, then nothing exemplifies bhakti (devotion) more than the dancing-and-chanting Hare Krishnas.
Hindu Gods And Temples
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Author : Shyam Banerji
language : en
Publisher: I. K. International Pvt Ltd
Release Date : 2003
Hindu Gods And Temples written by Shyam Banerji and has been published by I. K. International Pvt Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Religion categories.
An illustrated presentation of the fascinating world of Hindu deities and places of worship, this book should appeal to anyone interested in Indian art and culture. The book features 47 popular images and shrines and has been pictorially embellished and extensively illustrated throughout with photographs and hand painted designs. It is a celebration of India's heritage. The first half of the book features Hindu Gods, with specially designed full page illustrations and the second half features the shrines, with full page photographs.
Hindu Iconography In Tantr Yana Buddhism
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Author : Ram Swarup Singh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Hindu Iconography In Tantr Yana Buddhism written by Ram Swarup Singh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Art categories.
On Tantric-Buddhist art and influence of Hindu mythology on Buddhist idols.
The R Gvedic Deities And Their Iconic Forms
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Author : Jyotsna Chawla
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
The R Gvedic Deities And Their Iconic Forms written by Jyotsna Chawla and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Religion categories.
Illustrations: Numerous B/w Illustrations Description: India's cultural traditions have their origin in diverse sources embedded in the life style of various pre- and proto-historic communities occupying different parts of the sub-continent in the various periods of their existence. Despite high antiquity of several archaeological finds, one has to admit that the earliest recorded references of India's cultural philosophy and ideological concepts are found only in the textual data of Rgveda, which show an already developed stage of thought. The importance of Vedic philosophy and religious concepts especially those defining the form of divinities lies in the fact that they preserve in them the seeds of later Hinduism to a considerable extent. The Rgveda contains references to various types of divinities which have been classified into three broad groups viz., (i) Terrestrial deities like Prithvi, Soma, Agni, (ii) Atmospheric gods like Indra, Vayu, Maruts, Parjanya, and (iii) Heavenly divinities like Varuna, Dyaus, Asvins, Surya, Savitr, Mitra, Pusana and Visnu. Of these last five were regarded as different phases of sun's movements. Varuna, who has been extolled in many hymns, is also associated with the concept of Rta, i.e. the cosmic and moral order. The Rgveda mentions some goddess too like Prthivi, Usas or the dawn, ratri, Ila Bharati or Sarasvati. A few gods like Dyava-Prthivi (i.e. the sky and the earth) are vitally significant for later iconographic development. To propitiate these gods the Rgvedic people made offerings of milk, ghee grains, etc. through sacrificial oblations and chanted hymns in their praise which, undoubtedly, suggest presence of the elements of Bhakti (deep devotional urge) in the Vedic religion. The present work is conditioned by a kind of unconventional approach to the study of Vedic elements of iconic forms and concepts especially those mentioned in Rgveda, She feels that all gods of Hinduism are basically the gods of the Rgveda which changed their forms from time to time to meet the demand of the people. In her view these developments are well attested to by the literature of historical times, e.g. the Smrtis and the Puranas. According to Chawla the early idea of image-making can be traced back in the hymns of the Rgveda particularly in the poetic imagery of early Vedic seers. She agrees that most of the Vedic deities, no doubt, originally represented the forces of nature but in the course of time, during the Rgvedic age itself, she feels that iconic concepts in regard to at least some divinities had already come into vogue. The author had also located and analysed certain Vedic terms preserving in them clues pertaining to bodily features of some deities. The representation of form as reflected in the expressions like rupani pimsatu and rupam sukrtam, is an indication of some kind of artistic activity in Rgvedic times. Perhaps emergence of the concept of Tvastr, the divine craftsman/artist, was a result of constantly growing creative urge of Rgvedic societies. Dr. Chawla views the whole growth of Hindu iconography as a continuous process of development from the period of the Rgveda onwards under the cover of religious philosophies. Yet, she does not deny the role of Indus civilization and external mythological import. Jyotsna Chawla further invites our attention to the Iconographic parellelism between the concept of Dyava-Prthivi, the eternal parents, and the one reflected in the unified form available in the Puranic iconography of Ardhanarisvara. She traces the growth of the iconic forms of Rgvedic deities like Siva, Surya, Soma, Yama, Asvins, etc. in the later periods when the Puranas were compiled. She has beautifully analysed the Vedic symbolism and the attributes held by various gods in the form of vajra, pasa, danda, sruk and sruva in a logical manner.
Brahmanical Gods In Burma
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Author : Niharranjan Ray
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1932
Brahmanical Gods In Burma written by Niharranjan Ray and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1932 with Art categories.
Indian Images
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Author : Brindevan Chandra Bhattacharya
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
Indian Images written by Brindevan Chandra Bhattacharya and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Brahmanism categories.
Worship Essentials For Puja
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Author : Meera Sashital
language : en
Publisher: One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd
Release Date : 2013-09-04
Worship Essentials For Puja written by Meera Sashital and has been published by One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-04 with Religion categories.
If anyone offers me with devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit, and water, I receive that, offered in devotion by the persons whose soul is disciplined. Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita. The various religions of world have different rituals and objects used in worship. Offerings to the Divine vary according to region, tradition or availability. But only one stream of thought runs though them all like a pure, flowing river. The predominant idea behind all offerings and prayers and puja (rituals of worship), is the surrender of oneself to the All Powerful, Absolute and Almighty and to seek His blessings, protection and forgiveness in our passage through life. Many of our traditions and rituals of worship have been lost over time- victims to the drift of cultures. Today, amidst the rush of modern living, our ways of the worship have become practice-by-rote, without the individual understanding the actual meaning of either the object used or the ritual and ultimately, the form of worship itself. With the loss of this rich legacy of deeper meaning, puja is bereft of that special communion with God, which all humans desire. This accessible and beautifully presented book, re- acquaints us with the meaning and purpose behind the objects we use in our puja, whether at home or in the temple. It gently informs and adds meaning and value to that most private of all human practices-worship.