The Concept of Upasana - Worship in Sanskrit Literature

Author: Rajani S Patki
Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications
Year: 1996
Language: English
Pages: 265
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8170304830

Description

The present book studies the diverse forms of Upasana: Worship as they are developed throughout the cultural history of India.

The book is divided under following classification - Vedic (The Rgveda, Yajurveda, samaveda, Aatharvaveda); Upanisadic; Pauranic; Agamas (Saivagamas, Saktagamas, Vaisnavagamas); Smrti; Itihasa (Ramayana and Mahabharata); Sutra (Brhmasutra, Kalpasutra, Bhaktisutra); Bhagvadgita, Srimadbhagavatam; Tantrika; Symbols (Mudras, Diagrams, Structures); Literature (Drama, Prose, Poetry).

Contents

FOREWORD

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER

1. Definition of Upasana
2. Upanisadic Upasana: Brahmavidyas
3. Upasana of Pancamahadevata
4. Upasana in Kalpasutra, Smrti and Epic Literature
5. Upasana in the Bhagavadgita, Srimadbhagavatam, and the Bhaktisutras
6. The Tantrika Upasana and Upasana with Symbols
7. Upasana in Classical Sanskrit Drama, Poetry and Prose
8. Upasya, Upasana and Upasaka
9. Upasana of Universal God

ENGLISH TRANSLATION CODE FOR SANSKRIT PHONEMS

INDEX