Título: Hindu Gods And Goddesses
Autor: Swami Harshananda
Sinopse: The author finds a successful clue to the understanding of the Hindu pantheon in the employment of symbolic interpretation. According to that clue, he elaborates the significance of divine figures and forms, ornaments and weapons, vehicles and retinue. He interprets the bewildering variety of Hindu gods on the principle that "the gods are doorways leading to one Godhead." Once their "symbolic significance" is understood, he maintains that the gods and goddesses can help a great deal in meditative and contemplative exercises. They can lead the aspirant to 'more profound levels of Spiritual experience.' "One of the important features of the book is the copious illustrative sketches of the different gods, and goddesses; they are simple and graphic. They enhance the usefulness of the book to the general readers. It deserves a wide audience."
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “Hindu Gods And Goddesses”, de Swami Harshananda, publicado pela editora Sri Ramakrishna Math Printing Press, em 1987 e com 180 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Sri Ramakrishna Math Printing Press
Páginas: 180
Ano: 1987
Edição:
Linguagem: inglês
ISBN: 8171201105
ISBN13: 9788171201105