Samnyasa Upanisads: Hindu Scriptures on Asceticism and Renunciation - Brossura

Olivelle, Patrick

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ISBN 10: 0195070453 ISBN 13: 9780195070453

Casa editrice: Oxford University Press, 1992

Riassunto

The first readable and accurate translation of twenty of the most authoritative Hindu documents pertaining to ascetic ideals and the ascetic way of life, this text opens to students a major source for the study of the Hindu ascetical institutions and of the historical changes they underwent during a period of a thousand years or more. Beginning with an analysis of the historical context that gave rise to Indian ascetical institutions and ideologies, Patrick Olivelle moves on to elucidate the meaning of renunciation―the central institution of holiness in most Hindu traditions―and the function and significance of the various elements that constitute the rite of renunciation. The Samnyasa Upanisads will be an unparalleled source of information and insight for students of Hinduism and Indian asceticism, mysticism, and holiness.

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Easy to follow and well-explained. (L. G. Tewari, Sonoma State University)

Finally! The translation we have been waiting for (a clean, modern, authentic, honorable, and readable rendering of the principal Upanisads. Olivelle's text is a great boon to students and teachers of Hinduism.)

Ever since Baptist missionary William Carey produced the first translation of Upanisads texts, and the first grammar and dictionary of Sanskrit, Christians have recognized the value of this literature in understanding the pervasice world view of the Indian sub-continent. (Robert I. Garrett, JR., Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary)

Excellent preface and background material. (Britt Towery, Baylor University)

I am delighted to have a fresh translation of the Upanisads. (Gurinder S. Mann, Columbia University)

A fine successor to Hume's translations. (John Holt, Bowdoin College)

Outstanding book on a vitally important dimension of Hinduism....Clearly translated, and the introduction is very helpful for students. (Bruce M. Sullivan, Northern Arizona University)

Much needed study of renunciation and an admirable collection to texts. Important work. (Donald P. St. John, Moravian College)

This thematic lense for introduction both to the vast Upanisadic literature and the asceitic life will be useful for introducing students to the 'Hindu' tradition. (A.H. Mathias Zahniser, Asbury Theological Seminary)

The definitive translation of texts seminal to understanding the Hindu tradition and particularly asceticism. (Douglas R. Brooks , University of Rochester)

Contenuti:

• Note on the Translation
• INTRODUCTION
• 1: The Samnyasa Upanisads
• 2: Renunciation and Society: The Inner Conflict of Tradition
• 3: The Nature and Purpose of Renunciation
• 4: The Rite of Renunciation
• 5: The Classifications of Renouncers
• 6: The Behavior and Customs of Renouncers
• TRANSLATIONS
• 1: Aruni Upanisad
• 2-3: Laghu-Samnyasa Upanisad and Kundika Upanisad
• 4: Kathasruti Upanisad
• 5: Paramahamsa Upanisad
• 6: Jabala Upanisad
• 7: Brahma Upanisad
• 8: Asrama Upanisad
• 9: Maitreya Upanisad
• 10: Naradaparivrajaka Upanisad
• 11: Nirvana Upanisad
• 12: Bhiksuka Upanisad
• 13: Turiyatitavadhuta Upanisad
• 14: Brhat-Samnyasa Upanisad
• 15: Paramahamsaparivrajaka Upanisad
• 16: Parabrahma Upanisad
• 17: Brhad-Avadhuta Upanisad
• 18: Yajnavalkya Upanisad
• 19: Satyayaniya Upanisad
• 20: Laghu-Avadhuta Upanisad
• Notes
• Bibliography
• Index

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0195070453
• ISBN 13: 9780195070453
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 342