Time in Indian Culture: Diverse Perspectives 23
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Time in Indian Culture: Diverse Perspectives 23
Book Detail
- Binding: Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 231
- Edition: 1st Edition
- Release Date: 01-12-2009
- EAN: 9788124605356
- Package Dimensions: 20.6 x 13.7 x 0.9 inches
- Languages: English
Description
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the concept of time (Kala) in Indian tradition, covering its philosophical, religious, linguistic, and cultural dimensions. The volume brings together scholarly insights on how time is perceived and interpreted in various Indian disciplines, including philosophy, cosmology, literature, art, music, and architecture.
Key Themes Covered:
- Time in Indian cosmology, theology, and philosophy
- Time as understood in different Indian philosophical systems
- The linguistic treatment of time, including Bhartrihari’s interpretation
- Time in Indian poetry, seasonal and ritual cycles
- The role of time in Indian music, including tala and laya
- Representation of time in Indian art, such as Ragamala painting and architecture
- Time in Indian popular culture
This volume provides a deep, interdisciplinary perspective on time, making it an insightful resource for scholars, students, and readers interested in Indian philosophy, cultural studies, and aesthetics.
