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