The gods of India : Hindu polytheism

by Alain Daniélou

Paperback, 1985

Publication

Imprint: New York : Inner Traditions International, c1985. Context: Originally published: Hindu polytheism. New York : Bollingen Foundation, 1964. (Bollingen series ; 73). Responsibility: by Alain Daniélou. Physical: Text : 1 volume : xxxi, 441 pages, 32 pages of plates : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Call number

Myth / Danie

Barcode

BK-02391

ISBN

0892811013 / 9780892811014

Original publication date

1964

Collections

Your library, Adult Materials, Root Religions

CSS Library Notes

Description: The study of Hindu mythology explores the significance of the most prominent Hindu dieties as they are envisioned by the Hindus themselves. Referred to by its adherents as the "eternal religion," Hinduism recognizes for each age and each country a new form of revelation--and for each person, according to his or her stage of development, a different path of realization. This widely praised study of Hindu deities reveals the message of tolerance and adaptability at the heart of this ancient religion.

Table of Contents: Philosophy --
The gods of the Vedas --
The trinity --
The divine power (Śakti) as the goddess --
Secondary gods.

FY1991 /

Physical description

xxxi, 441, 32 p.; 26 cm

Description

The study of Hindu mythology explores the significance of the most prominent Hindu dieties as they are envisioned by the Hindus themselves. Referred to by its adherents as the "eternal religion," Hinduism recognizes for each age and each country a new form of revelation--and for each person, according to his or her stage of development, a different path of realization. This widely praised study of Hindu deities reveals the message of tolerance and adaptability at the heart of this ancient religion.