'Yogini' in South Asia

Interdisciplinary Approaches

Nonfiction, History, Asian, India, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies
Cover of the book 'Yogini' in South Asia by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781135045821
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 18, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781135045821
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 18, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In different stages in the history of South Asian religions, the term yoginī has been used in various contexts to designate various things: a female adept of yoga, a female tantric practitioner, a sorceress, a woman dedicated to a deity, or a certain category of female deities. This book brings together recent interdisciplinary perspectives on the medieval South Asian cults of the Yoginis, such as textual-philological, historical, art historical, indological, anthropological, ritual and terminological.

The book discusses the medieval yoginī cult, as illustrated in early Śaiva tantric texts, and their representations in South Asian temple iconography. It looks at the roles and hypostases of yoginīs in contemporary religious traditions, as well as the transformations of yoginī-related ritual practices. In addition, this book systematizes the multiple meanings, and proposes definitions of the concept and models for integrating the semantic fields of ‘yoginī.’

Highlighting the importance of research from complementary disciplines for the exploration of complex themes in South Asian studies, this book is of interest to scholars of South Asian Studies and Religious Studies.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In different stages in the history of South Asian religions, the term yoginī has been used in various contexts to designate various things: a female adept of yoga, a female tantric practitioner, a sorceress, a woman dedicated to a deity, or a certain category of female deities. This book brings together recent interdisciplinary perspectives on the medieval South Asian cults of the Yoginis, such as textual-philological, historical, art historical, indological, anthropological, ritual and terminological.

The book discusses the medieval yoginī cult, as illustrated in early Śaiva tantric texts, and their representations in South Asian temple iconography. It looks at the roles and hypostases of yoginīs in contemporary religious traditions, as well as the transformations of yoginī-related ritual practices. In addition, this book systematizes the multiple meanings, and proposes definitions of the concept and models for integrating the semantic fields of ‘yoginī.’

Highlighting the importance of research from complementary disciplines for the exploration of complex themes in South Asian studies, this book is of interest to scholars of South Asian Studies and Religious Studies.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Politics of the Unpolitical by
Cover of the book Accounting Queries (RLE Accounting) by
Cover of the book Language and Communication in Old Age by
Cover of the book Culture and Consumption by
Cover of the book Temporary Migration, Transformation and Development by
Cover of the book Gender and Family in East Asia by
Cover of the book Overcoming Barriers to Student Understanding by
Cover of the book Peoples of the Niger-Benue Confluence (The Nupe. The Igbira. The Igala. The Idioma-speaking Peoples) by
Cover of the book Japan's Pseudo-Democracy by
Cover of the book Age of Louis XIV by
Cover of the book Online Learning and Community Cohesion by
Cover of the book Understanding Educational Research by
Cover of the book Nation, State and Territory by
Cover of the book The Royal Court Theatre (Routledge Revivals) by
Cover of the book A History of British Publishing by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy