The Truth, the Way, the Life: A Christian Commentary on the Three Holy Mantras of the Sri Vaishnava Hindus

by Francis X. Clooney, S.J.

The Truth, the Way, the Life offers a careful reading of the three holy mantras of Srivainavism, a south Indian Hindu tradition dedicated to Narayana, Lord of the universe, and Sri, his eternal spouse. The mantras, short prayers rich in theological and devotional meaning, explain and encourage a way of life dedicated to praise and service, surrender and dependence on divine grace -- and so introduce key topics that Christian readers will find familiar...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802864139
• ISBN13: 9780802864130
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.5"