She is benevolent and nurturing, yet fierce and terrible, a warrior and a lover. She creates and gives life, is death personified, and the one who grants eternal salvation. She is the ultimate form of reality, the cosmos. The Goddess inspires deep devotion and it is not surprising to see Her being worshipped and revered across homes in India. Shakti delves into this rich tradition of the Divine Feminine as She is represented across India and the subcontinent.
In Shakti, encounter the Goddess in all Her glory and numerous forms. Dive deep into Her fascinating mythology and rituals. Unravel the philosophy behind Her worship and Her adaptation within many belief systems. From the origins of the Goddess in the ancient civilization of Harappa to Her evolution and changed character in contemporary times, Shakti tells the complete story of the Goddess in a linear fashion. During the course of its narrative, it brings together the diverse threads from different cultures, regions, and traditions to create a wonderful web within which the Goddess can be perceived and understood.
ISBN:
9780241531341
Janr:
Religion and beliefs
Nəşriyyat:
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Cild:
Hardback
Müəllif:
Nilima Chitgopekar
Səhifə sayı:
392
Dil:
İngilis dili
Метка:
Ekspress
Çəki, g:
1758
Məhsul haqqında rəylər
Burada hələ heç kim rəy yazmayıb. Birinci olun!
Bənzər məhsullar