Kathar Sagar, Ocean of Stories

Ocean of Stories Hindu Wisdom for Every Age

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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Beskrivning

A captivating collection full of the sights and sounds of India, this is a book of stories from Ancient Hindu epics, myths and folk traditions. Thousands of years in their telling and retelling, these stories invite readers of all ages to explore one of the world's most ancient and varied religious traditions. Vivid dramas featuring gods, goddesses, kinds, sages and fools have been selected from Ancient Hindu epics, myths and fold traditions across India. The stories themselves convey key values such as honesty, generosity, devotion and justice and, also, introduce readers to unique religious and cultural observances. Included are vibrant colour illustrations and a resources section which provides background information on Hinduism.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-04-13
Mått:229 x 191 x 13 mm
Vikt:1 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:160
Förlag:Skinner House Books
Illustratör:Shanthi Chandrasekar
ISBN:9781558967762

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Hinduism inom Filosofi och religion

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Sarah Conover has written 6 books on world wisdom traditions and the spiritual education of families. Abhi Janamanchi is a third-generation member of the Brahmo Samaj, a liberal Hindu reform movement with ties to Unitarian Universalism. Shanthi Chandrasekar is a Maryland-based artist who has been drawing and painting since early childhood. She is trained in the traditional art form of Tanjore-style painting.

Innehållsförteckning

PrefaceThe PauranikaThe Miracle of the Banyan TreeBrahma and VishnuThe Egg of the UniverseThe DhotiHeaven and HellYudhishthira’s WisdomLord Kamadeva, the God of LoveThe Barking DogShankara and the OutcasteThe Birth of GaneshaThe Wise GirlChaitra and MaitraIndra and the AntsThe Wise MinisterThe Story of Goddess DurgaGanesha and the MangoChurning the Ocean of MilkThe Well-DiggerKrishna and the Serpent KaliyaMayaGod Is in EverythingOn HinduismStory Notes and SourcesGlossaryAbout the Authors