Hindu gods serve mankind with compassion and devotion, breathing wisdom into every aspect of life. This exquisitely illustrated book presents profiles of 30 deitiesfrom the powerful triad of Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer, to the colorful supporting cast of gods such as Ganesha and Saraswati. Author Priya Hemenway tells the stories of how these gods came to be, how theyre worshipped, and how they remain forever alive in the hearts of those who seek to know themselves.
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"What contributes most to keeping the beliefs of Hinduism alive is the repeated recounting of the escapades and tales" of the gods, writes Hemenway in this attractive gift book. Here, she profiles 23 of Hinduism's most significant deities, beginning with "the eternal triad": the three energies of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, which together reflect the universal divine essence. The second section explores the 10 incarnations of Vishnu (including Rama and Krishna, the most famous incarnations), while the third presents various other gods and goddesses, such as Lakshmi (fortune and wealth), Parvati (consort of Shiva) and Sarasvati (wisdom). The square hardback format is accentuated by full-color illustrations, telling the stories of the gods with beauty and expression.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Priya Hemenway lives and writes in Northern California. After completing an education in ancient languages, she embarked on a journey to the East that lasted for over twenty years. In this time she devoted herself to the study of many of the world's most ancient, and most glorious, religions. In her in-depth study, she delved deeply into the roots of religion, beginning with studies of Hindusim, Buddhism, Sufism and Mystical Christianity. From there she went on to discover and explore these religions' many offshoots. She returned to the United States in 1997 and settled in California to write about the great world she discovered
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I lived 20 years in India where i heard stories of the world's great mystics. Deeply touched by their truths and the silent spaces these truths induce, as well as by the singular message that life is a mystery that cannot be solved, I dedicate these books to all those who venture along the pathless path.
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The spirit of the divine,
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This review is from: Hindu Gods: The Spirit of the Divine (Spiritual Journeys) (Hardcover)
"Hindu Gods" by Priya Hemenway is a tight well-written synopsis of the Hindu Gods. In just 96 pages she covers the major concepts and gods including many of the well-known ones. Each subject is approximately a page long and accompanies by a Work of art that depicts the subject being written about.
If you only read one book or need a starting place on Hinduism here it is. A not too surprising revelation is one of them (The ninth Incarnation of Vishnu) is Gautama Buddha is described from her point of view. Hopefully this book will take some of the mystery out of the Hindu Gods or possibly start your journey of the divine. Be sure not to pass up the Ramayana in your reading travels. The Book of Devi (Indian Gods and Goddesses)
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A visually pleasing book,
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This review is from: Hindu Gods: The Spirit of the Divine (Spiritual Journeys) (Hardcover)
I enjoyed looking at this book. But for an adult it is too summary, with explanations of extraordinarily complicated stories limited to one page. For a child it is written in a style that is too advanced. So it is in that middle ground that makes it of limited use. It is lovely to look at, but there are many others that have beautiful illustrations with more illuminating text.
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LIKE ALL RELIGIONS, HINDUISM IS BASED ON inquiries into the nature and purpose of human existence. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dwapara Yuga, Kali Yuga, Treta Yuga, Satya Yuga New!
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LIKE ALL RELIGIONS, HINDUISM IS BASED ON inquiries into the nature and purpose of human existence. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dwapara Yuga, Kali Yuga, Treta Yuga, Satya Yuga New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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