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The Embodiment of Bhakti

Karen Pechilis Prentiss

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Description:This work aims to offer an interpretive history of bhakti, an influential religious perspective in Hinduism. Karen Prentiss argues that although bhakti is mentioned in every contemporary sourcebook on Indian religions, it still lacks an agreed-upon definition. Devotion is found to be the most commonly used synonym. The author seeks a new perspective on this elusive concept. Her analysis of Tamil (south Indian) materials leads her to suggest that bhakti be understood as a doctrine of embodiment. Bhakti, she says, urges people towards active engagement in the worship of God. She proposes that the term devotion be replaced by participation, emphasizing bhakti's call for engagement in worship and the necessity of embodiment to fulfil that obligation. The work ends with two appendices presenting translations of hymns and an important philosophical text.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Embodiment of Bhakti. To get started finding The Embodiment of Bhakti, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 265

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Release: 2012

ISBN: 1280472057

Description: This work aims to offer an interpretive history of bhakti, an influential religious perspective in Hinduism. Karen Prentiss argues that although bhakti is mentioned in every contemporary sourcebook on Indian religions, it still lacks an agreed-upon definition. Devotion is found to be the most commonly used synonym. The author seeks a new perspective on this elusive concept. Her analysis of Tamil (south Indian) materials leads her to suggest that bhakti be understood as a doctrine of embodiment. Bhakti, she says, urges people towards active engagement in the worship of God. She proposes that the term devotion be replaced by participation, emphasizing bhakti's call for engagement in worship and the necessity of embodiment to fulfil that obligation. The work ends with two appendices presenting translations of hymns and an important philosophical text.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Embodiment of Bhakti. To get started finding The Embodiment of Bhakti, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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