β Scribed by Lavanya Vemsani
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
Narasimha is one of the least studied major deities of Hinduism. Furthermore, there are limited studies of the history, thought, and literature of middle India. Lavanya Vemsani redresses this by exploring a range of primary sources, classical Sanskrit texts (puranas and epics), and regional accounts (sthalapuranas). The latter include texts, artistic compositions, and oral folk stories in the regional languages of Telugu, Oriya, and Kannada. She also examines the historical context as well as contemporary practice. This book offers a rich contribution to Hindu studies and Indian studies in general, and Vaishnava Studies and regional Hinduism in particular.
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
List of Figures
Acknowledgments
Transliteration Conventions
Chapter 1: Introduction: Narasimha, the Lord of the Middle in Middle India
Chapter 2: Classical Sources of Narasimha: Symbolism of the Middle
Chapter 3: Historical Narasimha from PrehistoryΒ toΒ Present
Chapter 4: Narasimha in Middle India: From Rigveda to Oggukatha
Chapter 5: Lakshmi in the Classical and Regional Tales of Narasimha: Gender and Family
Chapter 6: Narasimha in the Eastern Region: Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
Chapter 7: Narasimha in the Central Region: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana
Chapter 8: Narasimha in the Western Region: Maharashtra and Karnataka
Chapter 9: Narasimha in Popular Culture, Performing Arts, and Devotional Practice
Chapter 10: Conclusion: Narasimha in Totality
Glossary
Notes
References
Index
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