Author: C. Mackenzie Brown
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791403648
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The authors of the Devī-Bhāgavata Purāna endeavored to demonstrate the superiority of the Devī over competing masculine deities, and to articulate in new ways the manifold nature of the Goddess. Brown's book sets out to examine how the Purana pursues these ends. The Devī-Bhāgavata employs many ancient myths and motifs from older masculine theologies, incorporating them into a thoroughly "feminized" theological framework. The text also seeks to supplant older "masculine" canonical authorities. Part I of Brown's study explores these strategies by focusing on the Purana's self-conscious endeavor to supersede the famous VaisBhagavata Purana. The Devī-Bhāgavata also re-envisions older mythological traditions about the Goddess, especially those in the first great Sanskritic glorification of the Goddess, the Devi-Mahatmya. Brown shows in Part II how this re-envisioning process transforms the Devī from a primarily martial and erotic goddess into the World-Mother of infinite compassion. Part III examines the Devi Gita, the philosophical climax of the Purana modeled upon the Bhagavad Gita. The Devi Gita, while affirming that ultimate reality is the divine Mother, avows that her highest form as consciousness encompasses all gender, thereby suggesting the final triumph of the Goddess. It is not simply that She is superior to the male gods, but rather that She transcends Her own sexuality without denying it.
The Triumph of the Goddess
Author: C. Mackenzie Brown
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791403648
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The authors of the Devī-Bhāgavata Purāna endeavored to demonstrate the superiority of the Devī over competing masculine deities, and to articulate in new ways the manifold nature of the Goddess. Brown's book sets out to examine how the Purana pursues these ends. The Devī-Bhāgavata employs many ancient myths and motifs from older masculine theologies, incorporating them into a thoroughly "feminized" theological framework. The text also seeks to supplant older "masculine" canonical authorities. Part I of Brown's study explores these strategies by focusing on the Purana's self-conscious endeavor to supersede the famous VaisBhagavata Purana. The Devī-Bhāgavata also re-envisions older mythological traditions about the Goddess, especially those in the first great Sanskritic glorification of the Goddess, the Devi-Mahatmya. Brown shows in Part II how this re-envisioning process transforms the Devī from a primarily martial and erotic goddess into the World-Mother of infinite compassion. Part III examines the Devi Gita, the philosophical climax of the Purana modeled upon the Bhagavad Gita. The Devi Gita, while affirming that ultimate reality is the divine Mother, avows that her highest form as consciousness encompasses all gender, thereby suggesting the final triumph of the Goddess. It is not simply that She is superior to the male gods, but rather that She transcends Her own sexuality without denying it.
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791403648
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The authors of the Devī-Bhāgavata Purāna endeavored to demonstrate the superiority of the Devī over competing masculine deities, and to articulate in new ways the manifold nature of the Goddess. Brown's book sets out to examine how the Purana pursues these ends. The Devī-Bhāgavata employs many ancient myths and motifs from older masculine theologies, incorporating them into a thoroughly "feminized" theological framework. The text also seeks to supplant older "masculine" canonical authorities. Part I of Brown's study explores these strategies by focusing on the Purana's self-conscious endeavor to supersede the famous VaisBhagavata Purana. The Devī-Bhāgavata also re-envisions older mythological traditions about the Goddess, especially those in the first great Sanskritic glorification of the Goddess, the Devi-Mahatmya. Brown shows in Part II how this re-envisioning process transforms the Devī from a primarily martial and erotic goddess into the World-Mother of infinite compassion. Part III examines the Devi Gita, the philosophical climax of the Purana modeled upon the Bhagavad Gita. The Devi Gita, while affirming that ultimate reality is the divine Mother, avows that her highest form as consciousness encompasses all gender, thereby suggesting the final triumph of the Goddess. It is not simply that She is superior to the male gods, but rather that She transcends Her own sexuality without denying it.
Alumnal Record, DePauw University
Author: DePauw University
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Languages : en
Pages : 632
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Pages : 632
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Becoming the Light
Author: Vivianne Nantel
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
ISBN: 1626345023
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
From untruth to truth, darkness to light, ignorance to enlightenment, this is Vivianne Nantel’s journey. Intimately chronicling Vivianne’s quest to overcome a battered childhood, survive depression, advanced breast cancer, and near-death experiences, along with her journey seeking in India Becoming the Light is more than a compelling spiritual memoir; it is a moving odyssey. You can join the author as she walks the spiritual path with several enlightened masters such as Yogiraj Gurunath Siddhanath, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Vasudev Sadhguru Jaggi. Becoming the Light: Realize Your True Enlightened Nature can be a gateway to unleashing your true and blissful nature. Filled with wisdom and spiritual knowledge, it is a narrative of duality and transcendence expressed in all its nuances. Vivianne shares invaluable knowledge about— • the science of yoga • consecration and mysticism • the many forms of love • transcendence in the pursuit of self-realization Whether you are already on a journey for well-being and enlightenment or just at its threshold, may this book provide the insights, inspiration, and courage you need in order to find your way.
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
ISBN: 1626345023
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
From untruth to truth, darkness to light, ignorance to enlightenment, this is Vivianne Nantel’s journey. Intimately chronicling Vivianne’s quest to overcome a battered childhood, survive depression, advanced breast cancer, and near-death experiences, along with her journey seeking in India Becoming the Light is more than a compelling spiritual memoir; it is a moving odyssey. You can join the author as she walks the spiritual path with several enlightened masters such as Yogiraj Gurunath Siddhanath, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Vasudev Sadhguru Jaggi. Becoming the Light: Realize Your True Enlightened Nature can be a gateway to unleashing your true and blissful nature. Filled with wisdom and spiritual knowledge, it is a narrative of duality and transcendence expressed in all its nuances. Vivianne shares invaluable knowledge about— • the science of yoga • consecration and mysticism • the many forms of love • transcendence in the pursuit of self-realization Whether you are already on a journey for well-being and enlightenment or just at its threshold, may this book provide the insights, inspiration, and courage you need in order to find your way.
Tattvālokaḥ
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Category : Hinduism
Languages : en
Pages : 580
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Category : Hinduism
Languages : en
Pages : 580
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A Selection of Psalms and Hymns, chiefly adapted for public worship according to the services of the Church of England. Ninth edition. [The dedication signed: Edward Davies, John A. Baxter.]
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Languages : en
Pages : 84
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Pages : 84
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A selection of Psalms and hymns, chiefly adapted for public worship [ed. by E. Davies and J.A. Baxter].
Author: Edward Davies (of Kingswinford)
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Languages : en
Pages : 296
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Pages : 296
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A Selection of Psalms and Hymns, chiefly adapted for public worship, according to the services of the Church of England, twenty-seventh edition. [The preface signed: Edward Davies and John A. Baxter.]
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Pages : 296
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Pages : 296
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Polk's Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County Directory
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Category : Ann Arbor (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 1152
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Category : Ann Arbor (Mich.)
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Pages : 1152
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The Evangelical Repository
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Category : Presbyterian Church
Languages : en
Pages : 702
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Category : Presbyterian Church
Languages : en
Pages : 702
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The Grace Guide
Author: Susie Davis
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ISBN: 9781501898426
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
A guide for extending God's grace to yourself and others. What would you like to say to your younger self? That God loves you. To love the woman you are becoming. To not be so hard on yourself and others. With The Grace Guide Live Your One Beautiful Life, Susie Davis invites readers to experience the grace upon grace God has for their life. It is a spiritual guide for women to grow in the Lord by reflecting on memories both joyful and hurtful with challenges like writing a letter to your younger self, questions of self-examination, and prayers to consider how God showed up for them in special times. The Grace Guide shows readers how to love themselves like their good Father has always loved them and how to live their one beautiful life. Product Features: Includes a challenge to write a letter to your younger self. Offers spiritual guidance to learn to extend grace to yourself and others. Makes a great women's gift. Linen hardcover with ribbon.
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ISBN: 9781501898426
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
A guide for extending God's grace to yourself and others. What would you like to say to your younger self? That God loves you. To love the woman you are becoming. To not be so hard on yourself and others. With The Grace Guide Live Your One Beautiful Life, Susie Davis invites readers to experience the grace upon grace God has for their life. It is a spiritual guide for women to grow in the Lord by reflecting on memories both joyful and hurtful with challenges like writing a letter to your younger self, questions of self-examination, and prayers to consider how God showed up for them in special times. The Grace Guide shows readers how to love themselves like their good Father has always loved them and how to live their one beautiful life. Product Features: Includes a challenge to write a letter to your younger self. Offers spiritual guidance to learn to extend grace to yourself and others. Makes a great women's gift. Linen hardcover with ribbon.