| The Artful Universe: An Introduction to the Vedic Religious Imagination Contributor(s): Mahony, William K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0791435806 ISBN-13: 9780791435809 Publisher: State University of New York Press OUR PRICE: $35.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1997 Annotation: The Artful Universe introduces the Vedic religion, a rich and densely textured tradition that has influenced the religious sensibilities of India for 3500 years or more. Engagingly written and based on traditional as well as modern Vedic scholarship, the book introduces Vedic ideas regarding the nature of divinity, the structure of the sacred universe, the process of revelation, the function of ritual as hallowed activity, and the realizations lying behind the practice of meditation. As a way to link these diverse aspects of Vedic religion, Mahony identifies and highlights the important role of the divine and human imagination in the formation, revelation, and reformation of a meaningful world. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Hinduism - General |
| Dewey: 294.592 |
| LCCN: 97009205 |
| Series: Suny Series, Hindu Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 5.93" W x 8.98" (0.90 lbs) 338 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Hindu |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Provides an accessible introduction to the Vedic religious world by focusing on the role of divine and human imagination in sacred texts. |