Hindu Gods and Goddesses - Softcover

Swami Sivananda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 817052184X ISBN 13: 9788170521846

Publisher: The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh, 2014

Synopsis

This elegantly got up handy volume of a couple of hundred pages draws the reader into a fascinating labyrinth of symbols and mythology, philosophic speculation and spiritual insight. The author finds a successful clue to the understanding of the Hindu pantheon in the employment of symbolic interpretation. According to that clue, he elaborates the significance of divine figures and forms, ornaments and weapons, vehicles and retinue. He interprets the bewildering variety of Hindu gods on the principle that "the gods are doorways leading to one Godhead." One of the important features of the book is the copious illustrative sketches of the different gods, and goddesses; they are simple and graphic.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 817052184X
• ISBN 13: 9788170521846
• Binding: Paperback