| A Visit to a Gñáni: Or Wise Man of the East Contributor(s): Carpenter, Edward (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138184543 ISBN-13: 9781138184541 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $128.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History - Self-help | Motivational & Inspirational - Religion | Hinduism - General |
| Series: Routledge Revivals |
| Physical Information: 80 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Hindu |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Originally published in 1911, this edition published in 1920, this text comprises of an excerpt from Carpenter's Adam's Peak to Elephanta, originally published in 1892, which details his travels in India and Ceylon. This excerpt in particular details his visit to a G ni, or religious wise man, and what he learned of their ancient wisdom-religion, which would be more recognisable as Hinduism to a modern reader. This title will be of interest to students of sociology, anthropology and religious studies. |