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Ludwig Alsdorf And Indian Studies

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Author : Klaus Bruhn
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Release Date : 1990

Ludwig Alsdorf And Indian Studies written by Klaus Bruhn and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Religion categories.

The book is meant to commemorate a great German Scholar Prof. Dr. Ludwig Alsdorf and to acquaint a wider public with his academic work in the field of Indian Studies. The book depicts many sided interests in Indian Studies comprising Vedic and Classical Sanskrit texts as well as Buddhist Pali literature and Jaina Apabhramsa living knowledge of the historical, religious, artistic and literary developments on the subcontinent.

The History Of Vegetarianism And Cow Veneration In India

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Author : Ludwig Alsdorf
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2010-02-25

The History Of Vegetarianism And Cow Veneration In India written by Ludwig Alsdorf and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-25 with Religion categories.

For the first time, this influential study by Ludwig Alsdorf is made available to an English speaking audience, translated by Bal Patil. It focuses on two of the most pertinent issues in Indian religion, the history of vegetarianism and cow-veneration, and its historical approach remains relevant to this day. With reference to significant brahminical texts, such as key chapters of the Book of Manu, the book centres on the author’s analysis of the role of Jinism in the history of vegetarianism. The author explores the history of meat-eating in India and its relationship to religious thought and custom, and searches for solutions to the problem of cattle veneration. Besides a comprehensive translation of the original German manuscript "Beiträge zur Geschichte von Vegetarismus und Rinderverehrung in Indien", four important articles directly related to Alsdorf’s work by Kapadia, Heesterman and Schmidt are made available in this new edition. These additional contributions and careful notes by the editor Willem Bollée add a modern perspective to a study that remains a key reference for students and scholars of Religious Studies, Asian Studies and History.

Jaina Studies

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Author : Ludwig Alsdorf
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006

Jaina Studies written by Ludwig Alsdorf and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Jainism categories.

In 1962, Professor Dr Ludwig Alsdorf gave two lectures in Paris, on the current state of Jain studies and future tasks. Those lectures are as relevant as ever and ought to be read by anyone who wants to work in the field of Prakrit .The lectures were translated into English by Bal Patil, at the request of Professor Dr A N Upadhye and have been revised and edited by Professor Dr Willem Bollée, son in law of Professor Alsdorf. They have been presented in the form of the present book.The book deals with a brief history of Jaina Studies in the West; a history of the Jaina religion itself, a scholarly comparison with Buddhism, pointing out the strong Jaina influence on Buddhism giving examples of words like asava , tai . Alsdorf points out that even for a purely linguistic understanding of Buddhist texts, a study of Jaina scriptures is essential.However, he contends that Jaina philology should not be considered for this purpose only. He mentions the antiquity of the Jaina religion, the importance and impact of its literature, right from the earliest works in middle Indo-Aryan to the modern ones.He saw the continuing Jain literary tradition as representing an uninterrupted tradition on the soil of the motherland . He remarks upon the extensive and varied Jaina usage, sustenance and support of Prakrit and Apabhramsha. He also remarks on the huge impact of Jains on Dravidian literature, especially old Tamil and Kannada literature.He critically examines the language used in the oldest of Jain scriptures, and surveys the opinions of various scholars. Taking the Ashokan inscriptions as a benchmark, he supports the views of Weber and Jacobi, citing copious examples, on the essentially transposition impact of Jaina Maharashtri on what is seen as the canonical Ardha-Magadhi today. He claims that, in reality the name of Ardha-Magadhi, semi-Magadhi, was undoubtedly right for the language of the early Jain canon, but it does not hold true of the canon which we have now .He presents a lucid case for a systematic linguistic study of the canonical texts with the aim of finding Magadhisms and other proofs of translation .He also points out that over the centuries; the copyists had a role to play in normalising the Prakrit and thus helping obfuscate the original Ardha-Magadhi from the Svetambara canon.Professor Alsdorf's observations made in the 1960's hold true even today. He commented that the Jaina canon had always to rely on the labour of an all too small number of western scholars .There are indeed no more than fifty scholars in the West who are doing excellent work in the field of Jaina studies. However, there are rays of hope: The Centre for Jaina Studies at the SOAS in London is the first ever department of Jaina studies at a Western university.The Institute of Jainology, UK is an organisation of Diaspora Jains who are doing commendable work promoting the study of Jainism in the West. This remarkable book carries the observations and conclusions drawn by one of the leading lights in the field of Jaina studies in the 20th century, Ludwig Alsdorf. The book is obligatory reading for any scholar of Jaina studies.We are truly proud of having published this book. It is the first volume of the Pandit Nathuram Premi Research Series.

Bibliographical Sources For Buddhist Studies

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Author : Yasuhiro Sueki
language : en
Publisher: International Institute for Buddhist Studies
Release Date : 2008

Bibliographical Sources For Buddhist Studies written by Yasuhiro Sueki and has been published by International Institute for Buddhist Studies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Reference categories.

The A To Z Of Jainism

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Author : Kristi L. Wiley
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2009-07-16

The A To Z Of Jainism written by Kristi L. Wiley and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-16 with Religion categories.

This book provides information on the two main sectarian traditions of Jainism, the Śvetāmbaras and Digambaras, from their early history to the present. It also includes information on various reform movements withing these two traditions. The dictionary section contains more than 450 individual entries with technical terms, mendicant lineages, mendicant and lay practices and vows, biographies of influential mendicant leaders and scholars in the mendicant and lay communities, as well as entries on various Tīrthaṅkaras, ancillary deities, and pilgrimage sites. This comprehensive dictionary will be a valuable reference for anyone interested in South Asian religions or the study of nonviolence and conflict resolution. --from back cover.

Historical Dictionary Of Jainism

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Author : Kristi L. Wiley
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2004-07-08

Historical Dictionary Of Jainism written by Kristi L. Wiley and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-07-08 with Religion categories.

Jain is the term used for a person who has faith in the teachings of the Jinas ('Spiritual Victors'). Jinas are human beings who have overcome all passions (kasayas) and have attained enlightenment or omniscience (kevala-jnana), who teach the truths they realized to others, and who attain liberation (moksa) from the cycle of rebirth (samsara). At the core of these teachings is nonviolence (ahimsa), which has remained the guiding principle of Jain ethics and practices to this day. In comparison with other religious traditions of South Asia, Jains are few in number, comprising less than one percent of India's population. The Jain lay and mendicant communities, however, have maintained an unbroken presence in India for more than 2,500 years and have influenced its culture throughout this time. Historical Dictionary of Jainism covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values, concepts and scriptures, eminent mendicant and lay leaders and scholars, places, institutions, and social and cultural factors are covered in over 450 dictionary entries. This comprehensive reference work also includes an introductory essay, explanation of the Jain scriptures, chronology, appendices, bibliography, and an 8-page black-and-white photo spread. This book provides an excellent introduction and overview to Jainism for scholars, students, and general readers.

The History Of Vegetarianism And Cow Veneration In India

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Author : Ludwig Alsdorf
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2010-02-25

Orientalism And The Postcolonial Predicament

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Author : Carol A. Breckenridge
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 1993

Orientalism And The Postcolonial Predicament written by Carol A. Breckenridge and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with History categories.

This book explores the ways in which colonial administrators constructed knowledge about the society and culture of India and the processes through which that knowledge has shaped past and present Indian reality.

Orientalism

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Author : Macfie A. L. Macfie
language : en
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Release Date : 2019-08-05

Orientalism written by Macfie A. L. Macfie and has been published by Edinburgh University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-05 with PHILOSOPHY categories.

In the period of decolonisation that followed the end of the Second World War a number of scholars, mainly Middle Eastern, launched a sustained assault on Orientalism - the theory and practice of representing 'the Orient' in Western thought -accusing its practitioners of misrepresentation, prejudice and bias. As a result an intense debate occurred regarding the validity of the charges made, involving not only Orientalists but students of history, anthropology, sociology, women's studies and the media. Orientalism: A Reader provides the student with a selection of key readings from this debate, covering a range of areas including myth, imperialism, the cultural perspective, Marxist interpretation and feminist attitudes.The origins and character of the debate on Orientalism are introduced, as well as the intellectual foundations of the assault made and the nature of the debate which ensued. Coverage begins with nineteenth-century material from thinkers such as Hegel and Marx, and moves through extracts from Nietzsche, Gramsci and Foucault to contemporary work from, for example, Bryan Turner, John MacKenzie and Edward Said. As well as a general introduction, each section is introduced and the extracts are placed in context to guide the student carefully through this complex debate.

Studies In Mimamsa

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Author : R. C. Dwivedi
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Release Date : 2016-01-01

Studies In Mimamsa written by R. C. Dwivedi and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-01 with Philosophy categories.

Festschrift honoring Mandana Misra, b. 1929, Sanskrit philosopher; comprises articles chiefly on Mimamsa school in Hindu philosophy.

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