Aspects of early visnuism

By:

Gonda, J

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New Delhi Motilal Banarsidass Publications 1993Description: ix, 270pISBN:

9788120810877

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

294.5512 GON

Summary: Visnu holds a divinity of highest rank among the Hindus. In the present work, the author has made an attempt to sketch the main features in the character of Visnu as they appeared in different ages. The book is divided into three chapters. Chapter one sketches the origin of Visnu: his character, emblems, attributes, incarnations, comparative status, etc. Chapter two deals with Sri, Visnus female partner. Chapter 3 describes some of the salient features of Visnus cult.

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Visnu holds a divinity of highest rank among the Hindus. In the present work, the author has made an attempt to sketch the main features in the character of Visnu as they appeared in different ages. The book is divided into three chapters. Chapter one sketches the origin of Visnu: his character, emblems, attributes, incarnations, comparative status, etc. Chapter two deals with Sri, Visnus female partner. Chapter 3 describes some of the salient features of Visnus cult.

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