The Samnyasa Upanisads

Hindu Scriptures on Asceticism and Renunciation

Buch | Softcover

336 Seiten

1992
Oxford University Press Inc (Verlag)
978-0-19-507045-3 (ISBN)

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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.

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

Erscheint lt. Verlag	13.2.1992
Übersetzer	Patrick Olivelle
Verlagsort	New York
Sprache	englisch
Maße	210 x 141 mm
Gewicht	422 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Esoterik / Spiritualität
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Hinduismus
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
ISBN-10	0-19-507045-3 / 0195070453
ISBN-13	978-0-19-507045-3 / 9780195070453
Zustand	Neuware