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The Sword and the Flute-Kali and Krsna: Dark Visions of the Terrible and the Sublime in Hindu Mythology, With a New Preface
David Kinsley
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Paperback. The cruel and terrible Kali and the divine lover Krsna are two of Hinduism's most popular deities, representing dramatically different truths about the nature of the sacred. This text shows, however, that the two have more in common than their personalities would suggest. Series: Hermeneutics: Studies in the History of Religions. Num Pages: 178 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; GTB; HRG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 141 x 11. Weight in Grams: 212. Dark Visions of the Terrible and the Sublime in Hindu Mythology. With a New Preface. Series: Hermeneutics: Studies in the History of Religions. 178 pages. The cruel and terrible Kali and the divine lover Krsna are two of Hinduism's most popular deities, representing dramatically different truths about the nature of the sacred. This text shows, however, that the two have more in common than their personalities would suggest. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1F; GTB; HRG. Dimension: 203 x 141 x 11. Weight: 208.
With a New Preface Kali and Krsna are two of Hinduism's most popular deities, representing dramatically different truths about the nature of the sacred. The cruel and terrible Kali is thought to be born of wild, aboriginal roots. She is the goddess of thieves and often associated with human blood sacrifice. Krsna, in contrast, is the divine lover and inimitable prankster who plays a bewitching flute to draw all to him. But Kali and Krsna have much more in common than their contrasting personalities suggest. Kinsley shows that Krsna's flute can be interchangeable with Kali's sword, revealing important perceptions of ... Read more
With a New Preface Kali and Krsna are two of Hinduism's most popular deities, representing dramatically different truths about the nature of the sacred. The cruel and terrible Kali is thought to be born of wild, aboriginal roots. She is the goddess of thieves and often associated with human blood sacrifice. Krsna, in contrast, is the divine lover and inimitable prankster who plays a bewitching flute to draw all to him. But Kali and Krsna have much more in common than their contrasting personalities suggest. Kinsley shows that Krsna's flute can be interchangeable with Kali's sword, revealing important perceptions of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
178
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Series
Hermeneutics: Studies in the History of Religions
Condition
New
Weight
212g
Number of Pages
178
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520224766
SKU
V9780520224766
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About David Kinsley
David R. Kinsley is Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
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