Ganapati: Song of the Self by John A. Grimes (English) Paperback Book

Description: Ganapati by John A. Grimes This book presents a wide range of information about Ganapati or Ganesh, the Hindu Lord of Beginnings, the Remover of Obstacles, the Keeper of the Threshold, and the Master of the Mind. He is elephant-headed, plump, and loveable, but who is he really? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book presents a wide range of information about Ganapati or Ganesh, the Hindu Lord of Beginnings, the Remover of Obstacles, the Keeper of the Threshold, and the Master of the Mind. He is elephant-headed, plump, and loveable, but who is he really? Author Biography John A. Grimes is the author of A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy and Problems and Perspectives in Religious Discourse: Advaita Vedanta Implications, also published by SUNY Press. He has taught in universities in India, Canada, and the United States. Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Scheme of Transliteration 1 Introduction From the Formless to Form Mythmaker, Oathbreaker 2 In the Beginning ... Sri Girijatmaja of Lenyadri Origins The Search Begins Sri Ganapati Atharvasirsa Peace Invocation The Eight-Syllabled Ganesa Mantra The Ganesa Gayatri Ganesas Form The Eight Names of Ganesa The Results Peace Chant Translation of the Sri Ganapati Atharvasirsa 3 Naming is a Very Serious Business Sri Mayuresvara of Morgaon The Name Game Names, Legends, Literature 108 Holy Names of Lord Ganesa 4 Fingers Pointing at the Moon Sri Siddhi Vinayaka of Siddhatek Map is Not Territory Gajamukha (Elephant-Face) Ekadanta (Single Tusk) Vakratunda (Twisted Trunk) Lambodara (Potbellied One) Pasa (Noose) Ankusa (Goad) Surpakama (Large Ears) Musaka (Mouse) Modaka (Sweet) Sindura/Rakta varna (Crimson/Red Color) Svastika Other Attributes Introduction to Jnanesvars Jnanesvari What is Ganesa? One Possible Answer 5 Songs That Ring, Songs That Roar Sri Mahaganapati of Ranjangaon Four Yuga Avataras of Ganesa Asta Vinayaka Avatara Asta Vinayaka Temples Sri Mayuresvara of Morgaon Sri Girijatmaja of Lenyadri Sri Vighnesvara of Ojhar Sri Siddhi Vinayaka of Siddhatek Sri Cintamani of Theur Sri Ballalesvara of Pali Sri Varada Vinayaka of Mahad Sri Mahaganapati of Ranjangaon The One Clad in White; or, What You See Is What YouGet This Song Is for You Jyestaraja-Elder Brother (Variations on a Theme) "Sri Mahaganesa Panca Ratnam" 6 Who Am I? Sri Cintamani of Theur Tat Tvam Asi (That Thou Art) Mahavakya (Great Saying) Interpretation of Mahavakya 7 Worship of Ganapati (Puja) Sri Vighnesvara of Ojha How to Worship Ganapati Minimum Requirements Puja Sodasopacara Puja 8 Lovers of the Beloved Sri Ballalesvara of Pali Avvaiyar 9 Who Is Ganapati/Ganesa? Sri Varada Vinayaka of Mahad Ganapati Notes Selected Bibliography Index Long Description Ganapati is the Hindu Lord of Beginnings, the Keeper of the Threshold, the Remover of Obstacles, Master of the Mind, Son of Siva, Elephant-headed, plump, and loveable. This book offers a wide range of information about Ganapati gathered from such diverse sources as hymns, poems, myths, shrines, practices, and theologies. It considers Ganapatis complexity: his transcendence of sectarian and territorial limits, his delayed but dramatic development into the religious pantheon, his paradoxical mythology, and his physical manifestation, an elephants head on a human body. Ganapati: Song of the Self fosters an understanding from within a tradition. It presents a positive interpretation of the material and encourages an inner quest for spiritual truth. Details ISBN0791424405 Author John A. Grimes Short Title GANAPATI Pages 231 Publisher State University of New York Press Language English ISBN-10 0791424405 ISBN-13 9780791424407 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1995 Birth 1948 Subtitle Song of the Self DOI 10.1604/9780791424407 Place of Publication Albany, NY Country of Publication United States Illustrations Total Illustrations: 0 AU Release Date 1995-07-01 NZ Release Date 1995-07-01 US Release Date 1995-07-01 UK Release Date 1995-07-01 Series SUNY series in Religious Studies Publication Date 1995-07-01 Imprint State University of New York Press Alternative 9780791424391 DEWEY 294 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131850666;

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