The Myths and Gods of India: The Classic Work on Hindu Polytheism from the Princeton Bollingen Series

by Alain Daniélou

Book Overview

The study of Hindu mythology explores the significance of the most prominent Hindu dieties as they are envisioned by the Hindus themselves. Referred to by its adherents as the "eternal religion," Hinduism recognizes for each age and each country a new form of revelation--and for each person, according to his or her stage of development, a different path of realization.

This widely praised study of Hindu deities reveals the message of tolerance...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892813547
• ISBN13: 9780892813544
• Release Date: December 1991
• Publisher: Inner Traditions International
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.6" x 10.0"

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Got into studying Hinduism this books is in-depth yet simple definitely a book you can keep coming back and taking notes on. While gibing priceless knowledge the author gives true spiritual insight on every topic and backs it up scholarly.