The Power of the Sacred Name: Indian Spirituality Inspired by Mantras (Perennial Philosophy) - Softcover

Raghavan, V. R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1935493965 ISBN 13: 9781935493969

Publisher: World Wisdom, 2011

Synopsis

In Hinduism, as in all of the great religious traditions from around the globe, the repeating or singing of a sacred name is an integral part of prayer and daily life. With chapters that explore the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi and Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, this edited collection of the writing of renowned Indian scholar, V. Raghavan, examines the lives and contributions of the main exponents of the tradition in India.

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About the Author

V. Raghavan (1908-1979) was an Indian scholar and custodian of traditional Indian culture for much of the twentieth century. The author of over 120 books, Raghavan was the secretary of the Music Academy, Madras, from 1944 until his death in 1979. William J. Jackson is Professor Emeritus at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), where he taught courses in Comparative Religion.

Review

The Power of the Sacred Name: Indian Spirituality Inspired by Mantras is edited by William J. Jackson and offers analysis and insights into the practice of repeating or singing a sacred name. This practice is shared by Christian, Buddhist, Hindu and other religions and this collection of writings by an Indian scholar considers the tradition in India. Any collection strong in Indian religions and chanting will find this an involving survey. (Midwest Book Review)

Edition details

• Publisher: World Wisdom
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1935493965
• ISBN 13: 9781935493969
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 252
• Editor: Jackson William J.