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Celestially Auspicious Occasions
From ancient times to the present there have been special days that mark the passage of time, announce the arrival or retreat of the sun, moon, and stars, and signify holy days and holidays alike. Celestially Auspicious Occasions presents a fascinating cross-cultural exploration of the rites and rituals inspired by heavenly events, from Valentine's Day to the blue moon to connection between ancient Egyptian beliefs and Easter eggs..
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Auspicious Wisdom (Suny Series in Tantric Studies)
Rooting itself in Kashmir Shaivism, Srividya became a force in south India no later than the 7th century, and eventually supplanted the Trika as the dominant Tantric tradition in Kashmir This is the first comprehensive study of the texts and traditions of this influential school of goddess-centered, Sakta Tantrism. Utilizing canonical works, historical commentaries, and the interpretive insights of living practitioners, this book explores the theological and ritual theories that form the basis for Srividya practice and offers new methods for critical and comparative studies of esoteric Hinduism..
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Ganesha: The Auspicious... The Beginning
Ganesha is today the most popular and loved of the gods of the Hindu pantheon Nothing auspicious takes place without invoking his name. Was this always so?If not how did he rise into prominence?These and so many more questions about this god with the elephant's head and unusual form have exercised the minds of those interested in hindu releigion and philosophy. In this book the authors have brought out the relevance and importance of Ganehsa from ancient times to the present day. They have covered historical and archeological evidence,legends and parables,and Ganesha imagery in India and abroad to make a multi dimensionsal study of the deity through the ages.The chapters on symbolism ansd worship of Ganesha explain his symbolic importance and modes of worship. Copiously illustrated with a number of colour and black-and-white photographs (several of rare antiques) and with attractive line-drawings,the comprehensive book covers all aspects of this greatly adored deity.The book would be of equal interest to the layman,the scholar and the devotee,and a valuable addition to every home and library. The popularioty of the book is proved by the fact that it has run into sixth printing within eleven years..
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On the Edge of the Auspicious: GENDER AND CASTE IN NEPAL
People of lower caste live throughout the villages of Nepal but have been noticeably absent from ethnographic accounts of the Himalayan region. Starting from the perspective of lower-caste Hindu women, Mary M. Cameron offers a long-overdue study of artisans and farmers in western Nepal. "On the Edge of the Auspicious" skilfully shows the connections between caste hierarchy and gender relations leading to domestic, economic, and religious power of lower-caste women. Situating her study in the history of land ownership and contemporary family and work relations, Cameron explains how and why patriarchal ideology associated with high-caste families in Nepal does not apply to women of lower caste. Drawing on data from work, family, and religious domains, this ethnography goes further than other current studies of caste hierarchy in South Asia to show the everyday material and ideological dimensions of domination and lower-caste people's resistance to them..
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Near Death and Out-of-Body Experiences (Auspicious Births and Deaths): Of the Prophets, Saints, Mystics and Sages in World Religions
NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES, OUT-OF-BODY EXPERIENCES: Ever wanted to know about some of the most fascinating moments in religious history? Moments when prophets and world religions were born? Final words and moments of the great prophets? Out-of-Body Experiences which led to the prophet's missions? Near Death Experiences and Afterlife Visions experienced by the prophets, saints, mystics and sages? If so, this book is for you! Culled from some of the most remote ancient texts on world religion, these expressive moments in religious history are compiled in the actual words of those who witnessed or recorded these events. (For more info- www.outofbodytravel.org).
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Auspicious Eggs
With much of North America flooded from global warming, the government determines that God is punishing humankind for its sins. To prevent widespread starvation and control the size--and "quality"--of the population, the laws of Terminal Baptism are forced upon priests. Father Monaghan believes the souls of innocent babies are delivered straight into heaven--but his conscience cries out each time he lowers another baby into the baptismal waters. Locus Poll Award Nominee, Nebula Award Finalist .
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