Mantra: Hearing the Divine in India and America

by David J. Goa, David Goa, Harold G. Coward

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The experience of the divine in India has three components, sight, performance, and sound. One in a trilogy of books that include Diana Eck's Darsan: Seeing the Divine in India, and Susan L. Schwartz's Rasa: Performing the Divine in India, Mantra presents an introduction to the use of sound--mantra--in the practice of Indian religion.

Mantra--in the form of prayers, rituals, and chants--permeate the practice of Indian religion...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0231129610

ISBN13:9780231129619

Release Date:December 2004

Publisher:Columbia University Press

Length:136 Pages

Weight:0.50 lbs.

Dimensions:0.3" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography Hinduism Humanities Music Musical Genres Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts Performing Arts Religion Religion & Spirituality Religious & Sacred Music

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