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Synopsis
A lavishly illustrated mythological story of the origins of the Indian river Ganga and its powerful purifying properties.
46 full-color art reproductions bring to life many of the Indian saints and gods whose names abound in Hindu scripture and history
Unique in Indian art, this book's figures are inspired by the high classical style of the Ajanta caves and temple of Khajoraho
Includes a description of the ancient technique of silk painting used in creating the illustrations
Translated for the first time in English, The Birth of the Ganga tells the mythological story of the origins of the river Ganga (known in the West as the Ganges River) and its powerful purifying properties. According to scriptures, Ganga was a goddess residing in heaven but was brought down to earth in the form of a river to provide salvation to the ancestors of King Bhagirath. It is said that not only did Ganga save King Bhagirath's ancestors, but she provided a means of purification for the entire population of human beings on earth. Today pilgrims travel from all over the subcontinent to bathe in the river as an act of worship in the hopes of obtaining her blessings and realizing salvation.
The Birth of the Ganga will delight readers young and old alike for not only is it a wonderful story of good deeds leading to a just ending, but its 46 illustrations bring to life many of the Indian saints and gods whose names abound in Hindu scripture and history. The original illustrations, hand-painted on silk, are inspired by the high classical style of the Ajanta caves and temples of Khajoraho. Johari has restored this classical art form in accordance with the Hindu canon.
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About the Author
Harish Johari (1934-1999) was a well-known author, scholar, artist, and composer who worked for decades to introduce the culture of his homeland to the West. He is the author of numerous books, including Tools for Tantra, Chakras, Ayurvedic Healing Cuisine, Ayurvedic Massage, Numerology, The Healing Power of Gemstones, and Breath, Mind, and Consciousness. Pieter Weltevrede has been Johari's student for 18 years and his illustrations also appear in Ayurvedic Massage.
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To listen to or read Ganga's story is said to fully awaken our spiritual side. . . . Some Hindus declare that in Kali Yuga (the present-era Age of Darkness), the only source of purification is Ganga. . . . If the river is too far away, perhaps this book will serve almost as well. -- Napra ReView
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ISBN 10: 0892816902
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Weltevrede, Pieter; Johari, Harish (illustrator). In Very Good ++ Condition. No Notes or Markings. With Minor Wear/Tear To Dust Jacket Corners, Edges and Spine. For More Information On Condition. Please See All Images. ~ A Lavishly Illustrated Mythological Story Of The Origins Of The Indian River Ganga And Its Powerful Purifying Properties. - 46 Full-Color Art Reproductions Bring To Life Many Of The Indian Saints And Gods Whose Names Abound In Hindu Scripture And History - Unique In Indian Art, This Book's Figures Are Inspired By The High Classical Style Of The Ajanta Caves And Temple Of Khajoraho - Includes A Description Of The Ancient Technique Of Silk Painting Used In Creating The Illustrations Translated For The First Time In English, "The Birth Of The Ganga Tells The Mythological Story Of The Origins Of The River Ganga (Known In The West As The Ganges River) And Its Powerful Purifying Properties. According To Scriptures, Ganga Was A Goddess Residing In Heaven But Was Brought Down To Earth In The Form Of A River To Provide Salvation To The Ancestors Of King Bhagirath. It Is Said That Not Only Did Ganga Save King Bhagirath's Ancestors, But She Provided A Means Of Purification For The Entire Population Of Human Beings On Earth. Today Pilgrims Travel From All Over The Subcontinent To Bathe In The River As An Act Of Worship In The Hopes Of Obtaining Her Blessings And Realizing Salvation. "The Birth Of The Ganga Will Delight Readers Young And Old Alike For Not Only Is It A Wonderful Story Of Good Deeds Leading To A Just Ending, But Its 46 Illustrations Bring To Life Many Of The Indian Saints And Gods Whose Names Abound In Hindu Scripture And History. The Original Illustrations, Hand-Painted On Silk, Are Inspired By The High Classical Style Of The Ajanta Caves And Temples Of Khajoraho. Johari Has Restored This Classical Art Form In Accordance With The Hindu Canon. Seller Inventory # 002115
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Weltevrede, Pieter; Johari, Harish (illustrator). 1st Edition. vi+120pp., Pictorial full colour illustrated dustjacket with hint of rubbing to spine-ends & corners of jacket- covered in removable protective clear plastic, matching col. illust. laminated boards, very interesting- neat previous ownership inscription to top corner of ffep., dbl. page col. illust. title-page, intro., col. plts. & text, forty-six hand-painted silk illust., glossary. Translated and adapted by Harish Johari from the three ancient Hindu texts, The Birth of the Ganga tells the mythological story of the origins of the river Ganga and its powerful purifying properties. Size: Large Quarto. Book. Seller Inventory # 003381
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