[PDF] Hindu Symbols eBook

Author : Gautam Chatterjee
Publisher : Abhinav Publications
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 39,10 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Hindu symbolism
ISBN : 9788170173977

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Hinduism Is Not Merely A Religion But A Way Of Life. Hinduism, In Its Traverse Of Four Thousand Years, Has Accumulated Many A Belief And Practice, Which Encompass The Whole Socio-Religio-Cultural Life Of A Devout. Since The Mythological Past, Hinduism Is Studded With Varied Signs And Symptoms, Which Are Mystic In Character And Symbolic In Nature, And Are Also Sacred Symbols Of Spiritualism As Well. These Symbols Are The Sacred Rivers; Mystic Mantras Like Om And Gayatri; The Auspicious Symbol Of Swastika; The Shivalinga, Salagram Shila Or Sacred Stone Objects; Tripundra Tilaks Or Urdhapundra Tilaks- The Process Of Besmearing The Body With Different Marks Of Sandal Pastes; The Sacred Conch Or Sankha And Venerated Trees Which Have Medicinal Value And Spiritual Ethos Like Tulsi, Vata, Rudraksha, Etc. All These Are Part Of Modern Hinduism But To Many Devouts And Observers These Symbols Stand Enigmatic! Thus This Book Attempts To Explore And Unearth The Hidden Philosophy Of These Signs And Gauge The Socio-Scientific Base And Tries To Find Out The Real Meaning Of Ritualistic Methodologies Of These Symbols, Which Are The Great Objects Of Veneration Of The Hindus Down The Ages.

Author : A. Parthasarathy
Publisher : A. Parthasarathy
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 45,96 MB
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9381094152

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A practical text explaining the allegorical significance of gods and goddesses; rituals and festivals; invocations and prayers. It educates a spiritual aspirant with the philosophical aspect of religious practices.

Author : Swami Swahananda
Publisher : Sri Ramakrishna Math
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 32,71 MB
Release : 2023-01-20
Category : Religion
ISBN :

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A discussion of the rich symbolism of Hinduism ranging from the familiar symbols of Om and lotus to the representation of India's great deities incarnations and saints and including such scriptures as the Adhyatma Ramayana. The practical implications of the forms and traditions are stressed in a volume of interest to both beginners and advanced students.

Author : Cath Senker
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 49,85 MB
Release : 2009-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781435830387

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Introduces the major symbols of Hinduism and what they mean; discusses the Hindu gods, worship, rites of passage, and religious festivals; and shares folktales, recipes, and crafts from the Hindu tradition.

Author : M.K.V. Narayan
Publisher : Fultus Corporation
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 37,84 MB
Release : 2007-04
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ISBN : 1596821175

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Hinduism is one of the major religions of the world with considerable antiquity and complexity. It is identified by its ancient scriptures called Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas and Epics, its iconography and temple culture visible in India and abroad. The popular epics Ramayana and Mahabharata attract interest all over the world for their thematic stories. Many books publicise the spiritual symbolism of these facets of Hinduism. Author of this book deviates from this general trend and analyses Hindu symbolism in the light of sociological perspectives and scientific parallels visible in the ever changing Indian society in the form of cultural expressions.

Author : Swami Nityananda
Publisher : Central Chinmaya Mission Trust
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 23,73 MB
Release : 2019-11-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8175971495

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In the Indian ethos, we encounter symbolism everywhere – in our shastras, in our celebrations and festivals, in the way we live. Symbolism has a language of its own. It is not necessarily meant to be cryptic or secretive, but it is meant to make on think, to ask questions. Why do we celebrate our festivals the way we do? Why are Hindu gods multi-armed, each one specific and distinct from the other? What is the significance of their individual vehicles and the weapons they carry? Pujya Gurudev, Swami Chinmayananda, sometimes spoke about symbolism and sometimes wrote about it. His style was unique and always to the point. The articles in this book have been compiled by Swami Nityananda (formerly R.S. Nathan), who was driven by a desire to share Gurudev’s wisdom with all. There are articles by others too, and they have been included because each one of them touches on one or the other aspect of symbolism. And if anybody is buzzing with questions, pick up this book and read on.

Author : Heinrich Robert Zimmer
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 38,2 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Hindu art
ISBN : 9788120807518

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This book interprets for the Western mind the key motifs of India`a legends myth, and folklore, taken directly from the sanskrit, and illustrated with seventy plates of Indian art. It is primarily an introduction to image thinking and picture reading in Indian art and thought and it seeks to make the profound Hindu and Buddhist intuitions of the riddles of life and death recongnizable not merely as Oriental but as universal elements.

Author : Eva Rudy Jansen
Publisher : Binkey Kok
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 43,66 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9789074597074

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Hinduism is more than a religion; it is a way of life. Its rich and multicoloured history has made the structure of its mythical and philosophical principles into a highly differentiated maze, of which total knowledge is a practical impossibility. This volume cannot offer a complete survey of the meaning of Hinduism. It is an extensive compilation of important deities and their divine manifestations, so that modern students can understand the significance of the Hindu pantheon.