The Bhagavadgītā: doctrines and contexts
The Bhagavadgita is one of the most renowned texts of Hinduism because it contains discussions of important issues such as liberation and the nature of action as well as the revelation of the Krishna as the highest god and creator of the universe. It is included in the ancient Indian Mahabharata epi...
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| Langue: | Anglais |
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Cambridge
Cambridge University Press
2007.
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| Dans: | Année: 2007 |
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Bhagavadgītā
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Bhagavadgītā
Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Bhagavadgītā ; Criticism, interpretation, etc B Hinduism Doctrines B Hinduism ; Doctrines |
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| Édition parallèle: | Non-électronique
Print version: 9780521883641 |
| Résumé: | The Bhagavadgita is one of the most renowned texts of Hinduism because it contains discussions of important issues such as liberation and the nature of action as well as the revelation of the Krishna as the highest god and creator of the universe. It is included in the ancient Indian Mahabharata epic at one of its most dramatic moments, that is, when the final battle is about to begin. In contrast to many other studies, this book deals with the relationship between the Bhagavadgita and its epic contexts. On the basis of a thorough analysis of the text Angelika Malinar argues that its theology delineates not only new philosophical concepts and religious practices but also addresses the problem of righteous kingship and appropriate use of power. Malinar concludes by considering the Bhagavadgita's historical and cultural contexts and those features of the text that became paradigmatic in later Hindu religious traditions. The Bhagavadgīta in the history of research -- Debates over war and peace in the Udyogaparvan of the Mahābhārata -- The doctrines of the Bhagavadgīta -- The doctrines of the Bhagavadgīta : summary and systematic considerations -- Historical and cultural contexts |
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| Description: | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015) |
| ISBN: | 0511488297 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511488290 |