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Title: The Artful Universe: An Introduction to the Vedic Religious Imagination (S U N Y Series in Hindu Studies)
ISBN: 0791435806
Author:
William K. Mahony
Publicate Date: 1998-02
Publish: 1998-02
List Price: $29.95
Average Customer Rating: 5.0
Format: Paperback
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1: For artists, poets, performers
This is a wonderful guide to an ancient philosophy which holds that the creation of art by humans is part of the greater process of the creation of the universe by the gods and goddesses. It's written in an accessible style and includes lovely translations of hymns and verses from the Vedas. I found it affirming, inspiring, deeply thought-provoking. I underlined phrases on almost every page!
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2: Eloquent language and subject mastery
In this book which explores both the origins and some later traditions of the Hindu religion (focussing on the Vedas and the Upanisads), William Mahony's mastery of the subject is clear and captivating through his poetic prose and his ability to draw on language which is memorable and at times stunning. A wonderful read for anyone interested in the subject. This book can serve as an introduction for a beginner or an insightful piece for any scholar.
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