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Religion And Mythology
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
336
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Why do some Hindu Gods rise to prominence while others fade into obscurity? And what does this tell us about Hinduism Itself?Combining scripture, archaeology, mythology, and social history, Hindu Gods: A History by Anuj Ghai traces how Hindu gods have evolved alongside the societies that worshipped them. Ghai argues that what appears as change is not a challenge to divine eternality, but its expression. Rather than seeing this as a contradiction, the book reveals it as Hinduismโs greatest strength.As societies evolvedโfrom nomadic life to settled kingdoms, from ritual sacrifice to bhaktiโdifferent aspects of the same divine essence came into focus. Hindu gods reveal themselves gradually, in phases, responding to the spiritual capacities and lived realities of different eras. The rise of Krishna, Shiva, and the Goddess, and the fading of older Vedic deities, are shown to reflect this unfolding revelation.By tracing the journeys of ten key gods and goddesses, Ghai demonstrates how Hinduismโs strength lies in its adaptability. This is a book for readers who wish to understand the history of the gods while keeping their sense of the sacred fully alive.
Product Details
Number of Pages
336
Language
English
SKU
BK0543089
ISBN
9789347027314
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
2 x 14 x 21.6 cm
Binding
Paperback
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