The Varanasi Mahatmya of The Bhairavapradurbhava (A Twelfth-Century Glorification of Varanasi)
Book Details
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Publisher: Institut Francais De Pondichery
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Author: Peter C. Bisschop
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Language: Sanskrit Text with English Translation
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Edition: 2021
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Pages: 208
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Cover: Paperback
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Dimensions: 24 cm x 17.5 cm
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Weight: 394 gm
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ISBN: 9788184702408
About the Book
The Varanasi Mahatmya of The Bhairavapradurbhava presents a critical edition and English translation of a twelfth-century Sanskrit text that celebrates the sacred city of Vārānasī, one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations in Hindu tradition. The work explores the religious significance, mythological narratives, and ritual importance of Vārānasī, highlighting its unique spiritual identity shaped by its location on the banks of the sacred river Gangā. Through careful manuscript study and scholarly interpretation, the book provides valuable insight into pilgrimage literature, sacred geography, and medieval devotional traditions. This volume is an important resource for scholars of Indology, Hindu studies, Sanskrit literature, and South Asian religious history.
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The Varanasi Mahatmya of The Bhairavapradurbhava (A Twelfth-Century Glorification of Varanasi)
The Varanasi Mahatmya of The Bhairavapradurbhava (A Twelfth-Century Glorification of Varanasi)
Book Details
-
Publisher: Institut Francais De Pondichery
-
Author: Peter C. Bisschop
-
Language: Sanskrit Text with English Translation
-
Edition: 2021
-
Pages: 208
-
Cover: Paperback
-
Dimensions: 24 cm x 17.5 cm
-
Weight: 394 gm
-
ISBN: 9788184702408
About the Book
The Varanasi Mahatmya of The Bhairavapradurbhava presents a critical edition and English translation of a twelfth-century Sanskrit text that celebrates the sacred city of Vārānasī, one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations in Hindu tradition. The work explores the religious significance, mythological narratives, and ritual importance of Vārānasī, highlighting its unique spiritual identity shaped by its location on the banks of the sacred river Gangā. Through careful manuscript study and scholarly interpretation, the book provides valuable insight into pilgrimage literature, sacred geography, and medieval devotional traditions. This volume is an important resource for scholars of Indology, Hindu studies, Sanskrit literature, and South Asian religious history.
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Book Details
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Publisher: Institut Francais De Pondichery
-
Author: Peter C. Bisschop
-
Language: Sanskrit Text with English Translation
-
Edition: 2021
-
Pages: 208
-
Cover: Paperback
-
Dimensions: 24 cm x 17.5 cm
-
Weight: 394 gm
-
ISBN: 9788184702408
About the Book
The Varanasi Mahatmya of The Bhairavapradurbhava presents a critical edition and English translation of a twelfth-century Sanskrit text that celebrates the sacred city of Vārānasī, one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations in Hindu tradition. The work explores the religious significance, mythological narratives, and ritual importance of Vārānasī, highlighting its unique spiritual identity shaped by its location on the banks of the sacred river Gangā. Through careful manuscript study and scholarly interpretation, the book provides valuable insight into pilgrimage literature, sacred geography, and medieval devotional traditions. This volume is an important resource for scholars of Indology, Hindu studies, Sanskrit literature, and South Asian religious history.
