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Author: Vembu Sidhar Gunasshegare Swamigal
Publisher:
Published: 2017-10-06
Total Pages: 126
ISBN-13: 9781549909771
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book is a unique compilation of some rare details pertaining to the Hindu deity Bhairava. The book also contains Mantras and describes in detail on how to worship this powerful deity. The book is an eye-opener on Lord Bhairava and is translated from the Tamil book 'Kaakum Deivaam Sri Maha Bairavar'.
Author: Sri Vembu Sidhar
Publisher:
Published: 2016-10-11
Total Pages: 122
ISBN-13: 9781539473176
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book is translated from the Tamil book 'Kaakkum Deivam - Sri Maha Bairavar' which contains the creation of the Hindu deity of protection Lord Bairavar, his appearences, forms and means of worshipping him through yantra and mantra.
Author: M.L.B. Blom
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2023-08-07
Total Pages: 98
ISBN-13: 9004646604
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book deals with the rules of art. More specifically, it treats of the unwritten rules of Nepalese religious art as laid down in ‘model books’. These can be seen as manuals for the artists, in which they can find the correct way to represent, in visual art, any of some 2000 godly figures. The representation of these gods, all of them with their particular attributes, was (and is) subject to more or less strict rules. These books, the kind of which is also found in Europe in the early Middle Ages, have developed into a special tradition in Nepal, where a unique number of model books was found to be in existence, the oldest of them going back to the 15th century. The author of this study (the first in its kind) has traced the development in time of some 150 popular Hindu deities to determine the meaning of these model books for the artists using them, and also to see if the representation of these gods is in any way related to changes in society.
Author: Jiří Jákl
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2021-10-25
Total Pages: 406
ISBN-13: 9004417036
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In Alcohol in Early Java: Its Social and Cultural Significance, Jiří Jákl offers an account of the history of alcohol in pre-Islamic Java (9-15th C.E.).
Author: Koushik K
Publisher:
Published: 2020-08-18
Total Pages: 212
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Bhairava Ashtotthara Shatanama stotra ( hundred and eight names of bhairava) - the bhairava stavaraja is from rudrayamala tantra, the hymn is made of hundred and eight names of vatuka bhairava - the one who lifts us up from all kinds of troubles, dangers and calamities. There are various dangers, troubles and calamities in this world. One can even feel sometimes that the whole life is just a struggle. Until we realize our true self. Atman which is beyond every duality (heat and coldness, brightness and darkness etc.)We definitely need help and strength in crossing over the samsara (the cycle of birth and death) we surrender to the god in a form which we feel we can connect with easily. Bhairava is none other than Shiva, he manifested as bhairava the apaduddharana to bless us and guide us through the troubles and dangers and protect us from them and make it easier for us. Human life is very precious as it has everything required to become a seeker and realize the true self which is non dual to supreme absolute god. So in times of danger, we do our part to protect ourselves from calamities both internally and externally. We pray, we seek help from the higher power. Though our ultimate aim is self-realization, we simply seek help in handling the worldly situations which forms an obstacle in our quest of highest spiritual truth. For those who do not have self-realization as the aim or destination, chanting this hymn will slowly and gradually guide in that path while blessing the worldly needs which are righteous and harmless. Bhairava not only saves us from dangers but he guides us thoroughly in our spiritual path and leads us to the experience of self-realization, he is our guru, our god and our guardian. Because he is the one who grants success for the seekers say the sacred scriptures. This hymn is very powerful and is found in bhairavopasanadhyaya in the upasana stabhaka which is in dharma skanda of Brihad Jyotisharnava compiled by Harikrishna Vyankatarama. The hymn is also called bhairava stavaraja - the king of hymns of lord bhairava. There are various dangers, troubles and calamities in this world. One can even feel sometimes that the whole life is just a struggle. Until we realize our true self. Atman which is beyond every duality (heat and coldness, brightness and darkness etc.)We definitely need help and strength in crossing over the samsara (the cycle of birth and death) we surrender to the god in a form which we feel we can connect with easily. Bhairava is none other than Shiva, he manifested as bhairava the apaduddharana to bless us and guide us through the troubles and dangers and protect us from them and make it easier for us. The devotee who recites this hymn is blessed with health, wealth, prosperity, the enemies are pacified and is protected from all kinds of dangers and calamities.
Author: Manjunath.R
Publisher: Manjunath.R
Published: 2023-11-24
Total Pages: 658
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Beyond the Temples: Unraveling the Mysteries of Hindu Gods" beckons readers on a profound exploration of Hinduism, transcending the conventional narratives and inviting them into the heart of this ancient, diverse, and deeply spiritual tradition. With meticulous research and an engaging narrative, the book unravels the intricate tapestry of Hindu thought, navigating through the pantheon of deities to uncover the profound meanings behind rituals, symbols, and myths. Delving into the essence of karma, dharma, and moksha, it unveils the interconnectedness of divinity and humanity. More than a mere survey of gods and goddesses, this book illuminates the philosophical underpinnings, offering a scholarly yet accessible journey into the timeless wisdom that extends "beyond the temples." Whether you are a scholar, a spiritual seeker, or someone curious about the profound intricacies of Hinduism, this book promises to be a captivating guide through the rich tapestry of this ancient tradition.
Author: C. J. Fuller
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2018-06-05
Total Pages: 364
ISBN-13: 0691186413
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Popular Hinduism is shaped, above all, by worship of a multitude of powerful divine beings--a superabundance indicated by the proverbial total of 330 million gods and goddesses. The fluid relationship between these beings and humans is a central theme of this rich and accessible study of popular Hinduism in the context of the society of contemporary India. Lucidly organized and skillfully written, The Camphor Flame brings clarity to an immensely complicated subject. C. J. Fuller combines ethnographic case studies with comparative anthropological analysis and draws on textual and historical scholarship as well. The book's new afterword brings the study up-to-date by examining the relationship between popular Hinduism and contemporary Hindu nationalism.
Author: Alf Hiltebeitel
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 1989-09-21
Total Pages: 512
ISBN-13: 1438406711
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Hindu sacred order is guarded by the very gods who violate it and the demons who oppose it. This book is a who's who of such transgressive figures, both familiar and unfamiliar, showing their place within the Hindu order that they violate. It is also a reflection of the serious scholarly debate over the nature and composition of this Hindu order. The chapters range from pan-Hindu deities such as Bhairava and Virabhadra to guardian gods of specific regions and lineages and of different goddess cults. Chapters cover violent themes in SAaivite hagiography, the position of Brahmans in relation to cultic carnivorism, guardian heroes in folk epic, the deified dead, the royal mythology of a "criminal caste," and a wide-ranging overview of transgressive sacrality.
Author: Swami Parmeshwaranand
Publisher: Sarup & Sons
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9788176254274
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This Triple-Volume Encyclopaedia Is A Comprehensive And Thematic Compilation Of All Important Aspects Of Siva And Saivism In Alphabetical Order Which Took Active Part In Origin And Development Of Indian Religio-Philosophical Tradition. Siva Is One Of The Eminent Ancient Hindu Gods. Saivism Creates The Principle Religious Current Of Classical And Modern Hinduism Which Centres On The Worship Of Lord Siva.
Author: Milan Ratna Shakya
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 322
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Cult of Bhairava in Nepal is an account of the Bhairava faith and conventions of Nepal. The adamantine practice of an early Saiva sect with the pragmatic convention of salvation (nivbriti) and accumulating merits (pravriti margas) as a way of life still persists and has become a part heritage in present day Nepal. Bhairava ensures the safeguarding of inevitable knowledge. He is also the reflection of a fierce aspect of Siva and is the patron sentinel deity in this land of Lord Pasupathinath. In this book, The cult of Bhairava in Nepal, Milan Ratna Shakya deals with the spiritual account as well as the cult, which is based on admiration for Bhairava rife in Nepal under local, intellectual and artistic perspectives. The spiritual realm of Bhairava cult also presents a pleasant merging of Saivism and Buddhism in Nepal. This deity has been worshipped as protector of medieval city-states in Kathmandu Valley and is known by various names like Bhailah-aju, Bhairah dyoh, Konca Bhairava or Ajudhyo in local parlance. This book is not only relevant in Nepal but in all regions where Hinduism is followed. The Cult of Bhairava in Nepal is a complete study of the Bhairava sect.
