Purifying the Earthly Body of God: Religion and Ecology in Hindu India
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Purifying the Earthly Body of God: Religion and Ecology in Hindu India
Book Detail:
- ISBN: 9788124601556
- Author: Lance E. Nelson
- Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
- Edition: New Edition
- Binding: Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 375
- Release Date: 03-05-2000
- Languages: English
- Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches
Description:
This volume explores the relationship between religion and ecological concerns in Hinduism through various perspectives: textual, theological, anthropological, feminist, and eco-activist. It gathers an interdisciplinary, international group of scholars to analyze the ecological dimensions of Hindu beliefs and practices.
The book addresses key elements of the Hindu tradition, such as the ecological significance of pilgrimage and sacred geography, earth and river goddesses, village rituals, caste consciousness, and the philosophical systems like Vedanta, Tantra, and Goddess theologies. It offers an insightful discussion on how traditional Hindu concepts, including asceticism, karma, rebirth, and notions of purity and impurity, influence contemporary Indian views on the environment.
With contributions from diverse scholars, the book presents a balanced combination of theory and fieldwork, making it a thought-provoking study on the sacredness of India’s land and water.
