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Record Nr.

UNINA9910461202103321

Autore

Rigopoulos Antonio <1962->

Titolo

The Mahānubhāvs / / Antonio Rigopoulos [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Anthem Press, , 2011

ISBN

1-280-49123-X

9786613586469

1-84331-758-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (103 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Collana

Cultural, historical and textual studies of religions

Disciplina

294.551

Soggetti

Cults - India - Maharashtra

Mahānubhāva - History

Mahānubhāva - Doctrines

Maharashtra (India) Religion

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 02 Oct 2015).

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

The early historical background and the Mahānubhāvs' Foundational texts -- The five manifestations of the supreme god Parameśvar -- Elements of Mahānubhāv doctrine -- Mahānubhāvs' practice : devotiona and asceticism -- Mahānubhāvs and other religions.

Sommario/riassunto

This volume offers an overview of the origins and main religious and doctrinal characteristics of the Mahanubhavs, the ascetic, devotional sect that arose in 13th century Maharashtra.