The Myths and Gods of India: The Classic Work on Hindu Polytheism - Hardcover

Alain Danielou

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8120836383 ISBN 13: 9788120836389

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass, 2017

Synopsis

This study of Hindu mythology explores the significance of the most prominent Hindu deities 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 message of tolerance and adaptability, the very heart of Hindu polytheism, resounds clearly throughout Alain Danielou's work. Photographic plates by Raymond Burnier further illustrate the many facets of Hindu teaching and grace the significance of the Gods of the Vedas, as well as Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma, Kali, Shakti, and other deities.

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Review

Alain Danielou was a man whose vast and curious learning in the fields of literature, music and the Orient was unequalled in our time. Our debt to Alain Danielou's scholarship and deep humanity is immeasurable. --James Kirkup, The Independent

The physical aspects of this book and its arrangements are beyond reproach. The style is lucid; the tack of polemic is particularly attractive. The total result is a volume that is a pleasure to behold and an invigorating experience to read. --American Anthropologist

Danielou is one of the greatest Western authorities on Hinduism. ...His talents seem unending. --Mohini Kent, Times of India

Edition details

• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 8120836383
• ISBN 13: 9788120836389
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 474