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Author: Ramesh M. Dave
Publisher: [Ahmedabad] : Bochasanvasi Shri Aksharpurushottam Sanstha
Published: 1978
Total Pages: 244
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn the life of Swami Sahajānanda, 1781-1830, founder of the Svāmīnārāyaṇa sect of Vaishnavism.
Author: Ramesh M. Dave
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Published: 1978
Total Pages: 246
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Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2015-02-24
Total Pages: 338
ISBN-13: 9004289712
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume explores the religious transformation of each nation in modern Asia. When the Asian people, who were not only diverse in culture and history, but also active in performing local traditions and religions, experienced a socio-political change under the wave of Western colonialism, the religious climate was also altered from a transnational perspective. Part One explores the nationals of China (Taiwan), Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan, focusing on the manifestations of Japanese religion, Chinese foreign policy, the British educational system in Hong Kong in relation to Tibetan Buddhism, the Korean women of Catholicism, and the Scottish impact in late nineteenth century Korea. Part Two approaches South Asia through the topics of astrology, the works of a Gujarātī saint, and Himalayan Buddhism. The third part is focused on the conflicts between ‘indigenous religions and colonialism,’ ‘Buddhism and Christianity,’ ‘Islam and imperialism,’ and ‘Hinduism and Christianity’ in Southeast Asia.
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Published: 2006
Total Pages: 766
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKVacanāmr̥ta of Swami Sahajānanda, 1781-1830, work on Swaminarayan.
Author: Raymond Brady Williams
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2016-05-12
Total Pages: 552
ISBN-13: 0199089590
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTowards the end of the eighteenth century, a lone pilgrim reached Gujarat and joined a small ashram in Loj. In time, his followers not only accepted him as the leader of the ashram but also as the manifestation of deity and called him Swaminarayan. His followers increased rapidly and today Swaminarayan Hinduism is a transnational religious movement with major centers in India, East Africa, UK, USA, and Australasia. In a first multidisciplinary study of the movement, this volume provides new and vital information about its history, theology, as well as its transnational development, and brings forth current academic research from fields as diverse as the arts, architecture, sociology, and migration studies, among others. It analyses the philosophy, conduct, and principles that guide Swaminarayan Hindus and provides a case study of the historical and social processes of adapting religious traditions to shape new identities in response to evolving social, economic, and political changes.
Author: Raymond Brady Williams
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 293
ISBN-13: 1108421148
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn Introduction to Swaminarayan Hinduism, third edition, offers a comprehensive study of a contemporary form of Hinduism. Begun as a revival and reform movement in India 200 years ago, it has now become one of the fastest growing and most prominent forms of Hinduism. The Swaminarayan Hindu transnational network of temples and institutions is expanding in India, East Africa, the UK, USA, Australasia, and in other African and Asian cities. The devotion, rituals, and discipline taught by its founder, Sahajanand Swami (1781-1830) and elaborated by current leaders in major festivals, diverse media, and over the Internet, help preserve ethnic and religious identity in many modern cultural and political contexts. Swaminarayan Hinduism, here described through its history, divisions, leaders, theology and practices, provides valuable case studies of contemporary Hinduism, religion, migrants, and transnationalism. This new edition includes up-to-date information about growth, geographic expansion, leadership transitions, and impact of Swaminarayan institutions in India and abroad.
Author: Shree Swami Samarth
Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Published: 2008-08-01
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9788120733480
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGuru Charitra is one of the most revered scriptural texts of Hinduism. Containing the biographies of Lord Dattatreya, (Lord Bramha, Vishnu and Mahesh) and his subsequent incarnations Sripada Sri Vallabha and Sri Narasimha Saraswati, it clarifies several doubts on religious dogmas, rituals and doctrines through a conversation between the master and his disciple. This book, steeped in lofty Hindu philosophical ideas also portrays a picture of the social and economic condition of the medieval times in India, and the message conveyed by the numerous teachings of the Guru needs to be understood in the context of those days. Reading of this interactive account, written in simple and lucid language will give strength and encouragement to spiritual aspirants to continue with their sadhana (spiritual pursuit), enable them to overcome the various problems of modern day living and fulfil their inherent wishes.
Author: Shastri Shriharidas
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Published: 2010
Total Pages: 114
ISBN-13: 9788175263277
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Ishwarcharandas
Publisher: [Ahmedabad] : Bochasanvasi Shri Aksharpurushottam Sanstha
Published: 1978
Total Pages: 112
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn the life of Prāgajī Bhakta, 1827-1896, a leader of the Svāmīnārayaṇa sect of Hinduism.
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Published: 1997
Total Pages: 1028
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKCovers the period, 1100-1800; v. 1 includes selections from Assamese, Bengali, and Dogari; v. 2 includes selections from Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, and Konkani; v. 3 includes selections from Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, and Punjabi; v. 4 includes selections from Rajasthani - Urdu.
