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In Praise of the Goddess: the Devimahatmya and Its Meaning
Devadatta Kali
In Praise of the Goddess: the Devimahatmya and Its Meaning
Devadatta Kali
The spiritual classic, the Devimahatmya, is a central text for worshippers of the Hindu Goddess Devi. Written about 16 centuries ago, it addresses the perennial questions of the nature of the universe, humankind, and divinity. This is the first translation of the Devimahatmya to combine sound scholarship, the language skills of a native English speaker, and an insider's perspective based on 35 years of spiritual practice within the Hindu tradition.
Marc Notes: In English and Sanskrit; Includes bibliographical references (p. [371]-374) and index; (also romanized); includes translation from Sanskrit. Publisher Marketing: The spiritual classic, the Devimahatmya, is a central text for worshippers of the Hindu Goddess Devi. Written about 16 centuries ago, it addresses the perennial questions of the nature of the universe, humankind, and divinity. This is the first translation of the Devimahatmya to combine sound scholarship, the language skills of a native English speaker, and an insider's perspective based on 35 years of spiritual practice within the Hindu tradition.
Contributor Bio: Kali, Devadatta Devadatta Kali (David Nelson) began his long association with Hinduism in 1966 through the Vedanta Society of Southern California.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | December 1, 2003 |
ISBN13 | 9780892540808 |
Publishers | Red Wheel/Weiser |
Pages | 382 |
Dimensions | 157 × 231 × 32 mm · 585 g |
Language | English |
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