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Man as Microcosm in Tantric Hinduism

Autor Grace Cairns
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 dec 2004
Among the traditional philosophies and schools of Hinduism the idea of the identity between macrocosm and microcosm is prominent in classical Advaita Vedanta as well as in the more colourful and popular Tantric systems. This study centres upon the development and expression of the idea in the more philosophical aspects of Tantric Hinduism; for it is here that we find the most significant thought, symbolism and rituals that have given rise to great works of art as in the examples of painting, sculpture and architecture used as illustrations in the text. The most outstanding feature of the Tantric system is the use of yantra, mantra and especially kundalini yoga. It is shown clearly how a great yantra, great mantra and kundalini yoga are related to the realisation of macro-microcosmic identity, man's goal. This book should provide the student interested in Indian culture with greater depth in the more popular Tantric cults than the usual texts on Indian religions. It should be especially helpful in the understanding of the ritual practices of yantra, mantra and kundalini yoga in relation to Liberation and to Indian art. The examples given of Indian art depict this relationship.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9788173046575
ISBN-10: 8173046573
Pagini: 150
Ilustrații: 6 illus
Dimensiuni: 140 x 215 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.19 kg
Editura: Manohar Publishers
Colecția Manohar Publishers (IND)

Cuprins

Introduction; Aspects of Macro-microcosmic Symbolism in the hymns of the Rig-Veda: Macro-micro Homologisms & the Power of the Sound; Macro-microcosmic Symbolism in the Satapatha Brahmana: The Agnicayana (Fire-Altar), Rajasuya & Vajapeya Rites; Macro-microcosmic Identity in the Upanisads: Ideas & Symbols; Metaphysics of the Sakta & Northern Saiva Schools Tantric Thought; The Cosmic Mantra: The Pancadasakari Mantra; The Sri Yantra; Kundalini Yoga & Macro-microcosmic Identity; Tantric Vaisnavism: Symbols of Likeness between Macrocosm & Microcosm in Yoga, Mantra & Yantra; Painting: A Visnu Mandala from Nepal; Painting: Kali & the Garland of Letters; Sculpture: The Trivikrama from of Visnu; Sculpture: Macrocosm & Microcosm in the Siva Nataraja; Architecuture: Macrocosm & Microcosm in the Hindu temple.