Ascetics, piety and power: Saiva siddhanta monastic art in the woodlands of Central Asia
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Ascetics, piety and power: Saiva siddhanta monastic art in the wood...
Book Details:
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ISBN 13: 9788173056055
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ISBN 10: 8173056056
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Edition: New Delhi
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Year: 2018
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Language: English
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Subject(s): Fine Arts, Philosophy
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Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers
About the Book
This scholarly work explores the material milieu, spiritual foundation, and the dynamics of power and authority of Śaiva Siddhānta ascetics in the Vindhyan woodlands of central India during the early medieval period.
By situating the ascetics within their socio-religious and geographical contexts, the book provides fresh insights into their ritual practices, philosophical underpinnings, and cultural influence. It highlights the role these ascetics played in shaping both the religious landscape and the spiritual life of their time.
A valuable contribution to the study of Indian philosophy, religious history, and art traditions, this volume is an essential reference for scholars and readers interested in the intersections of Śaiva thought, asceticism, and medieval Indian culture.
