Alternative Krishnas

Regional and Vernacular Variations on a Hindu Deity

Inbunden, Engelska, 2005

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Going beyond the standard depictions of Krishna in the epics, this book uses regional and vernacular sources to present a wide range of Krishna traditions.Krishna-widely venerated and adored in the Hindu tradition-is a deity of many aspects. An ancient manifestation of the Supreme God Vishnu, or the Godhead itself, Krishna is the bringer of Yoga philosophy and the creator of the universe, the destroyer of evil tyrants, and the hero of the epic Mahabharata. He is also described in classical Sanskrit texts as having human characteristics and enjoying very human pursuits: Krishna is the butter thief, cowherd, philanderer, and flute player. Yet even these playful depictions are based upon descriptions found in the Sanskrit canon, and mostly reflect familiar, classical Pan-Indian images.In this book, contributors examine the alternative, or unconventional, Krishnas, offering examples from more localized Krishna traditions found in different regions among various ethnic groups, vernacular language traditions, and remote branches of Indian religions. These wide-ranging, alternative visions of Krishna include the Tantric Krishna of Bengal, Krishna in urban women's rituals, Krishna as monogamous husband and younger brother in Braj, Krishna in Jainism, Krishna in Marathi tradition, Krishna in South India, and the Krishna of nineteenth-century reformed Hinduism.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2005-03-24
Mått152 x 229 x 20 mm
Vikt435 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor233
FörlagState University of New York Press
ISBN9780791464151

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Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
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Acknowledgments 1. Introduction Guy L. Beck2. Contemporary Metaphor Theory and Alternative Views of Krishna and Radha in Vaishnava Sahajiya Tantric Traditions Glen Alexander Hayes3. Folk Vaishnavism and the Thakur Pañcayat: Life and Status among Village Krishna Statues June McDaniel4. Domesticating Krishna: Friendship, Marriage, and Women’s Experience in a Hindu Women’s Ritual Tradition Tracy Pintchman5. Krishna as Loving Husband of God: The Alternative Krishnology of the Radhavallabha Sampradaya Guy L. Beck6. HolŒ through DaujŒ’s Eyes: Alternate Views of Krishna and Balarama in DaujŒA. Whitney Sanford 7. A Family Affair: Krishna Comes to Pandharpur and Makes Himself at Home Christian Lee Novetzke8. Dance before Doom: Krishna in the Non-Hindu Literature of Early Medieval South India Anne E. Monius9. Hero of Wonders, Hero in Deeds: Vasudeva Krishna in Jaina Cosmohistory Jerome H. Bauer10. Epiphany in Radha’s Arbor: Nature and the Reform of Bhakti in Hariaudh’s Priyapravas Valerie RitterContributors Index

"Alternative Krishnas is written by and for Indologists, though it can be profitably read by others, assuming that they have some background in South Asian studies Graduate students and scholars with an interest in the history of South Asian religions will find that the book presents fascinating insights into a very complex group of related religious traditions." — Nova Religio"After many 'many Rämäyanas' and a host of volumes featuring 'many goddesses' a volume on 'many Krishnas' was overdue. Finally, Guy Beck has obliged us by providing a beautifully produced volume with some fascinating research papers presenting 'regional and vernacular variations on a Hindu deity.'" — Indo-Iranian Journal