Kali: The Feminine Force [Paperback]

Ajit Mookerjee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1988

The author draws on the powerful imagery of painting, sculpture, and literature in this celebration of the Hindu goddess.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This is one of the few books that contains so much about what Kali means and appears as, a book that should be in your home reference library if you are interested in the paranormal and supernatural aspects of the Goddess. . . .A well-written work, it is clearly explained, and there is much data covered in this fine book. . . .Highly recommended. . ."
(Lee Prosser, Ghostvillage.com, June 2006 )

About the Author

Ajit Mookerjee is the distinguished author of Kundalini: The Arousal of the Inner Energy, in the same series as this volume, and, most recently, Ritual Art of India.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Destiny Books; First edition. edition (March 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892812125
• ISBN-13: 978-0892812127
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age > Goddesses
  • #70 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age > Reference

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful and thorough introduction to Kali, August 28, 2003

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This review is from: Kali: The Feminine Force (Paperback)

A lot of books on Kali come necessarily from a scholarly perspective that is deeply rooted in patriarchal presuppositions (as this is the nature of most of the research that's been done). However, Mookerjee's book delves into the heart of Kali, creating balance in the approach. This book is a thorough and thoughtful introduction to her history and worship, and demystifies her symbolism and terrible imagery, reminding us that Kali is seen both as the fierce destroyer AND the benevolent, all-encompassing, compassionate mother.

I highly recommend this to those who are new to Kali, as it's very accessible for Westerners.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating book about Kali, February 6, 2001

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Erik Rodenborg "Kire" (Solna, Sweden) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kali: The Feminine Force (Paperback)

There is a popular misunderstanding in the Western world about the nature of Kali. Kali is often portrayed as some kind of demon and, unfortunateley, she sometimes even has been worshipped as such, even in India. There are documented cases where Kali worship has involved human sacrifice, and in the western world even some satanists has tried to integrate Kali in their pantheon.

But, of course, from the start she was the very opposite of a demon. In the original myth about Kali and Durga, wonderfully described in this book, these goddesses in fact save the gods and the world and defeats the male demons that threatens it.

In Mookerjees book, with a lot of splendid illustrations, you get the story of Kali, as well as some interesting insights in Devi worship, saktism, and, of cource, the story of Durga. It can highly be recommended.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A hard-to-find gem., July 7, 1998

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This review is from: Kali: The Feminine Force (Paperback)

If you are interested in Kali, you will want this book. It is a deceptively small and concise volume filled with beautiful poetry and descriptions of the legends of Kali and Durga. The color and b&w pictures are amazing. I searched all over for it, and finally found it at Amazon!