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Shiva's Lilas

Author : StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher : StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 65 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shiva's Lilas written by StoryBuddiesPlay and published by StoryBuddiesPlay. This book was released on 2024-06-14 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shiva's Lilas, or divine plays, encapsulate the multifaceted nature of the deity, illustrating profound spiritual truths through symbolic acts. From the cosmic dance of Tandava, representing creation and destruction, to the protective act of consuming Halahala during the churning of the ocean, each Lila conveys vital lessons on impermanence, selflessness, and the balance of cosmic forces. These narratives not only highlight Shiva's roles as creator, protector, and destroyer but also serve as metaphors guiding devotees on their spiritual journeys, fostering a deeper connection through devotion and meditation.

The Lilas Of The Sons Of Shiva

Author : Vanamāli
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788173053429
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (534 download)

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Download or read book The Lilas Of The Sons Of Shiva written by Vanamāli and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sri Shiva Lila

Author : Vanamali
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Sri Shiva Lila written by Vanamali and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Siva (Hindu deity).

Living Banaras

Author : Bradley R. Hertel
Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 9780791413319
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (133 download)

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Download or read book Living Banaras written by Bradley R. Hertel and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By focusing on contemporary popular religious traditions, the book represents a substantial contribution to the study of modern religious practices in Banaras, holy city of India. This book offers in-depth, ethnographic views of many contemporary popular religious practices that have, for the most part, received little attention by scholars. Topics covered include the Ramlila celebrations, devotion to Hanuman, and goddess worship, and the way that Banarsi Boli, the local dialect of Banaras, supports its users in their identification with the sacred city.

Shiva

Author : Vanamali
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1620552493
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Shiva written by Vanamali and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-04 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The traditional understanding of Shiva told through stories and teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana • Explains Shiva’s contradictory forms, such as destroyer or benefactor, and how his form depends on the needs of the devotee • Reveals how Shiva’s teachings allow one to see through the illusions at the root of all grief and alienation in human life • Explores Shiva’s relationships with Durga, Shakti, Sati, and Parvati and with his sons Ganesha and Kartikeya Shiva, the most ancient and complex deity of the Hindu pantheon, has been portrayed in many contrasting lights: destroyer and benefactor, ascetic and householder, wild demon slayer and calm yogi atop Mount Kailash. Drawing from the Hindu sacred text the Shiva Mahapurana--said to be written by Shiva himself--Vanamali selects the essential stories of Shiva, both those from his dark wild side and those from his benevolent peaceful side. Vanamali discusses Shiva’s many avatars such as Shambunatha and Bhola, as well as Dakshinamurti who taught the shastras and tantras to the rishis. She explores Shiva’s relationships with Durga, Shakti, Sati, and Parvati and with his sons Ganesha and Kartikeya. Examining Shiva’s acceptance of outsiders, Vanamali explains why ghosts and ghouls are his attendants and why his greatest devotees are demon kings, like Ravana. She includes famous Shiva stories such as the Descent of the River Ganga and Churning the Milky Ocean as well as those that reveal the origin of the festival of lights, Diwali; his creation of the cosmic couple, or hierogamos; and how Shiva and Parvati taught the world the secrets of Kundalini Shakti. The author also draws upon Shaivite teachings to illustrate the differences between Western science and Vedic science and their explanations for the origins of consciousness. Integrating Shiva’s two sides, the fierce and the peaceful, Vanamali reveals that Shiva’s form depends on the needs of the devotee. Understanding his teachings allows one to see through the illusions at the root of all grief and alienation in human life, for Shiva is the wielder of maya who does not fall under its spell. While Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles, Shiva is the remover of tears.

Mystic Tales of Shiva: Wisdom from the Shiva Purana

Author : Abhinav Choudhary
Publisher : Abhinav Choudhary
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mystic Tales of Shiva: Wisdom from the Shiva Purana written by Abhinav Choudhary and published by Abhinav Choudhary. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the Mystical World of Shiva Purana! In the vast ocean of Sanatana Dharma, the Shiva Purana stands as a monumental testament to the spiritual and cultural depth of ancient wisdom. This collection of stories, traditions, and teachings revolves around the figure of Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities revered in Sanatana Dharma. Shiva, known as the destroyer and transformer, embodies the complexities of existence, merging the paradoxes of life and death, creation and destruction, into a profound unity. This e-book invites readers, young and old, to embark on a journey through the mesmerizing tales of the Shiva Purana. From the cosmic dance of the Tandava to the timeless love stories of Shiva and Sati, and then Shiva and Parvati, each chapter unveils the mysteries and teachings that have captivated the hearts and minds of millions over centuries. Designed to educate, inform, and enlighten, our journey through these ancient narratives is more than just a retelling of mythological stories. It's an exploration of the values, philosophies, and insights that these tales impart. With a mix of informal and conversational tones, complemented by captivating illustrations and intriguing fun facts, we aim to bring these stories to life in a way that resonates with readers of any age. So, let's begin our exploration of the Shiva Purana, where each story is a gateway to understanding the multifaceted nature of the divine, the universe, and our place within it.

Avatars of Shiva

Author : Henry Romano
Publisher : HENRY ROMANO
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Avatars of Shiva written by Henry Romano and published by HENRY ROMANO. This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shiva's attributes include impetuosity, generosity, and gullibility. People say Shiva is so eager to serve his devotees that he overlooks his safety. He hinders no one—not even demons. As quickly as he can be angry, he can also be appeased. On the other hand, Vishnu's shrewdness and ability to manipulate all situations consistently put him in control. As a result, Vishnu saved Shiva, and Shiva expressed his gratitude to him.

Shiva's Waterfront Temples

Author : Subhashini Kaligotla
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300258941
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Shiva's Waterfront Temples written by Subhashini Kaligotla and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handsomely illustrated volume explores the medieval Deccani temple complexes at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pattadakal, with careful attention to their makers. The vibrant red sandstone temples of India's Deccan Plateau, such as the Pattadakal temple cluster, have attracted visitors since the eighth century or earlier. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the coronation place of the Chalukya dynasty, Pattadakal and its neighboring sites are of major historical importance. In Shiva's Waterfront Temples, Subhashini Kaligotla situates these buildings in the cosmopolitan milieu of Deccan India and considers how their makers and awestruck visitors would have seen them in their day. Kaligotla reconstructs how architects and builders approached the sites, including their use of ornamentation, responsiveness to courtly values such as pleasure and play, and ingenious juxtaposition of the first millennium's Nagara and Dravida aesthetics, a blend largely unique to Deccan plateau architecture. With over 130 color illustrations, this original book elucidates the Deccan's special place in the lexicon of medieval South Asian architecture.

Against Dogmatism

Author : Madhuri M. Yadlapati
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252095200
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Against Dogmatism written by Madhuri M. Yadlapati and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many contemporary discussions of religion take an absolute, intractable approach to belief and nonbelief that privileges faith and dogmatism while treating doubt as a threat to religious values. As Madhuri M. Yadlapati demonstrates, however, there is another way: a faith (or nonfaith) that embraces doubt and its potential for exploring both the depths and heights of spiritual reflection and speculation. Through three distinct discussions of faith, doubt, and hope, Yadlapati explores what it means to live creatively and responsibly in the everyday world as limited, imaginative, and questioning creatures. She begins with a perceptive survey of diverse faith experiences in Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, and Protestant Christianity and then narrows her focus to Protestant Christianity and Hinduism to explore how the great thinkers of those faiths have embraced doubt in the service of spiritual transcendence. Yadlapati traces religious perspectives on trust, humility, belonging, commitment, and lively skepticism as they relate to faith and doubt. Drawing on various doctrines, scriptures, and the writings of great religious thinkers such as C. S. Lewis, Søren Kierkegaard, Karl Barth, and Raimon Panikkar, Yadlapati demonstrates how doubt can serve to enhance faith, not hinder it. Defending the rich tapestry of faith and doubt against polarization, Against Dogmatism reveals an ecumenical middle way, a spiritual approach native to traditions in which faith and doubt are interwoven in constructive and dynamic ways.

Tejas

Author : Ranesh Ray
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Tejas written by Ranesh Ray and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the development of sacred art in India from the third century BCE to the 12 century CE. It describes the evolving symbolism which leads to multiple definitions of the divine.

The Rita Lila

Author : Rita Ann Shankara
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 057801131X
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book The Rita Lila written by Rita Ann Shankara and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raw, engaging, and described by her teacher as "one who makes bubbles of joy," Rita shares her lustrous journey through the fires of divorce, motherhood, and a series of romantic lilas (divine plays). Determined to heal herself, she takes a disciplined dive into Yogic spiritual practices while working closely with an American spiritual teacher. Eventually she bows at the Feet of her Gurus, Ammachi and Neem Karoli Baba, in a true surrender that spurs a radical transformation: from a girl long suffering with an addictive love pattern to a self-fulfilling woman of Bliss. This kind of remarkable change is not only astounding and awe-inspiring, but it is possible for anyone.

Yoga, Bhoga and Ardhanariswara

Author : Prem Saran
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136516484
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (365 download)

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Download or read book Yoga, Bhoga and Ardhanariswara written by Prem Saran and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-04-27 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a social–scientific interpretation of the 15 centuries-old Hindu and Buddhist traditions of tantra. It is a self-reflexive study, informed by an insider’s empathy and the apprehension of an Indologist-cum-anthropologist who is also a mystic and an initiated practitioner of the cult himself. Using his personal praxis to inform his research, the author examines three core themes tantra: a ‘holonic’ mandalic individuality that conduces to the mystical experience; a positive valorisation of pleasure and play; and cultural attitudes of gender-mutuality and complementarity as neatly encapsulated in the icon of Shiva as Ardhanariswara. This analysis —as captured by the tantric mandalas of deities in intimate union who vividly enact the three themes — leads to his compelling metathesis, that of tantra serving as a permanent counterculture within Indic civilisation. This book should be of interest to those in anthropology, South Asian studies, religious studies, gender studies, psychology, and philosophy, as also the general reader.

The Future of Ritual

Author : Richard Schechner
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134946937
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (349 download)

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Download or read book The Future of Ritual written by Richard Schechner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brilliant examination of cultural expression and communal action, The Future of Ritual asks pertinent questions about art, theatre and the changing meaning of 'culture' in today's intercultural world.

Folklore, Public Sphere, and Civil Society

Author : M. D. Muthukumaraswamy
Publisher : NFSC www.indianfolklore.org
ISBN 13 : 8190148141
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Folklore, Public Sphere, and Civil Society written by M. D. Muthukumaraswamy and published by NFSC www.indianfolklore.org. This book was released on 2004 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Indian context; papers presented at a symposium held at New Delhi in 2002.

Shiva

Author : Nityanand Charan Das
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN 13 : 9357084282
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Shiva written by Nityanand Charan Das and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2024-07-20 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lord Shiva, the most mystical and enigmatic deity of the Vedic pantheon, remains the most popular and yet, the least understood personality. From being the destroyer to the most compassionate, being the personification of anger to the one who is easily pleased, living a life of complete detachment from the material to blessing his worshipers with material opulence, he remains a perfect puzzle to most. Lord Shiva is often depicted in deep meditation, symbolizing transcendence and inner peace. With his third eye, he represents wisdom and insight, capable of both annihilating ignorance and bestowing enlightenment. As the lord of renunciation, he challenges devotees to transcend worldly attachments and embrace spiritual ascension. Yet, he is also the benevolent protector, offering solace and guidance to those in need. This book explores the side of Shiva that is completely hidden from us, giving us a deeper insight into the unexplored personality that he is.

Indian Murals and Paintings

Author :
Publisher : Chillibreeze
ISBN 13 : 8190405519
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book Indian Murals and Paintings written by and published by Chillibreeze. This book was released on with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Shiva Mahavatar Babaji

Author : Pola Churchill
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1425197469
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (251 download)

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Download or read book Shiva Mahavatar Babaji written by Pola Churchill and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2007-02-14 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Kumaon foothills of the Indian Himalayan mountains, where great saints and yogis of the past and present have made their ancestral homes since the beginning of creation, resides Shiva Mahavatar Babaji, known to millions in the West through Paramahansa Yogananda's book, Autobiography of a Yogi. In 1970, Shri Babaji, the deathless Master, appeared as a youth of 18 years old in a cave at the foot of Mount Kailash in the state of Samadhi. He displayed great wisdom and divine powers and was recognized by people as the great Mahavatar reincarnated. His coming was foretold both by saints and ancient scriptures. He came to reform the hearts and minds of men, uplift humanity during troubled times, and to teach and restore the Sanatan Dharma (eternal religion) of truth, simplicity, love, unity, and selfless service to God. (Karma Yoga). This book records His teachings and the extraordinary accounts of people's dreams, visions and encounters that bear witness to His omnipresence. This book is written with the intention for people to experience Babaji through these pages, so it will inspire you to investigate this fascinating Being for yourselves.