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The Hare Krishnas in India
This entertaining and sensitive book deepens our knowledge by tracing the paths of those western Hare Krishnas who eventually travelled to or lived in India. The charismatic leader of the sect, the Indian monk Swami Bhaktivedanta, aimed to save Westerners from what he saw as materialism and atheism by converting them to worship the Hindu god Krishna. In addition, he hoped that Western disciples would inspire Indians to rediscover their own religious heritage. Charles Brooks described in full detail the work of reverse missionaries in the town of Vrindavan which, since it is traditionally considered to be identical with Krishna s spiritual world, is one of the holiest places in India and the ...
Alternative Krishnas
Krishna—widely venerated and adored in the Hindu tradition—is a deity of many aspects. An ancient manifestation of the Supreme God Vishnu, or the Godhead itself, Krishna is the bringer of Yoga philosophy and the creator of the universe, the destroyer of evil tyrants, and the hero of the epic Mahabharata. He is also described in classical Sanskrit texts as having human characteristics and enjoying very human pursuits: Krishna is the butter thief, cowherd, philanderer, and flute player. Yet even these playful depictions are based upon descriptions found in the Sanskrit canon, and mostly reflect familiar, classical Pan-Indian images. In this book, contributors examine the alternative, or un...
Krishna-cult in Indian Art
The place of Krishna in Indian Art has remained obscured for many years until a parallelism was made by J. Kennedy in the years 1913-17 in the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, in which the similarly of Krishna and Christ was suggested. However, this book explodes that theory and expounds the myth of the legendary Krishna and establishes the origin and development of the most important God of the Hindu Pantheon. Thus the iconography and stylistic development of Krishna explodes all the prevalent theories and categorically proves the importance of Krishna in Indian art. The subject of the book is explicity the representation of Krishna in Indian sculpture and painting. However, such an art-historical study has necessitated a good deal of discussion of the legend itself for the sake of understanding the iconography.
Suns of God
Unlike many modern historians, Perry was a diffusionist who believed that modern civilization began in Egypt and was spread via ships to Indonesia, the Pacific Islands, and even to North America. Perry traces the origin of megalithic culture starting in Egypt, and then across the Pacific. Searching for gold, obsidian, and pearls, they travelled across the Pacific to the American Southwest and Mexico.
Krishna Krishna
Indira Parthasarathy calls Krishna a metaphor that fulfils all the darkand lurking desires in our deep Unconscious and represents the collectivevision of the community as a whole. In his view Krishna cannot be judgedby the moral yardstick set for others.Krishna s magical charm has always appealed to people of allgenerations. People from different lifestyles have interpreted hisideologies based on their values. He exists in the imagination of theIndian people as the fountainhead of eternal energy, pranks and wisdom .His godfather-like relationship with the Pandavas, his political strategiesand his solutions to various problems continue to impress us even in thetwenty-first century.Narada, the...
Krishna, The Butter Thief
The author traces the development of the theme of Krishna as butter thief from its earliest appearance in literature and art until the present. He focuses on the dramas (ras lilas) of Krishna's native Braj and on the Sur Sagar, a collection of verse attributed to the sixteenth-century poet Sur Das that is as familiar to Hindi speakers as Mother Goose is to us. Originally published in 1983. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Krishna: the Beautiful Legend of God
The Purana is one of the two most important and popular Hindu texts, the other being the Ramayana. It is part of the popular tradition, rather than a literary classic like the Upanishads or the Gita. It tells the story of the god Krishna, the supreme godhead of the Hindus and worshipped by them for over two and a half millennia. The most popular stories about him occur in this, the 10th book, which is the climax of the epic. The stories relate to Krishna's childhood and adolescence in the forests of Vrindavan among the herdspeople, delightful tales which lie behind much of Hindu art, appearing in painting, temple sculpture, drama, dance and song.
The Hare Krishnas in Britain
The Hare Krishnas in Britain looks at the history and diversity of the movement in 21st century Britain. The Hare Krishnas, known for their bright saffron robes and loud street chanting parties, have been a part of the UK's historical narrative for much longer than was once thought. After two years of extensive research, the author has been able to uncover details of Britain's first Hare Krishna movement in the 1930s. And, for the first time ever, a detailed look is provided of the diverse array of sects and sangas that exist in the country today. Where are the Hare Krishnas in 21st century Britain? What does the movement look like? Whether you have been an ardent practitioner of Krishna Consciousness for 50 years, are a new follower of Bhakti Yoga, or just have a university essay to write, this book is for you! About the Author: Nathan Hartley has been around the Hare Krishna movement for almost 20 years. With a degree in the Study of Religion he has an interest in the Sociology of Religion and interfaith dialogue. He runs a Faith Foundation in the south west of England and regularly produces content for TV and radio broadcasting.
