The Political Theory of the Bhagavad-Gita : Deep Ideology, Nationalism, and Democratic Life on the Indian Subcontinent
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| Autore: |
Gray Stuart
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| Titolo: |
The Political Theory of the Bhagavad-Gita : Deep Ideology, Nationalism, and Democratic Life on the Indian Subcontinent
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| Pubblicazione: | Berlin/Boston : , : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, , 2025 |
| ©2025 | |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (198 pages) |
| Disciplina: | 294.5924048 |
| Soggetto topico: | POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory |
| Soggetto non controllato: | Bhagavad-Gita |
| Brahmanic political ideology | |
| Hindu nationalism | |
| Hinduism | |
| Mahabharata | |
| Political theory | |
| Nota di contenuto: | Frontmatter -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Introduction Rethinking the Bhagavad-Gītā as Political Theory -- Chapter 1 Political Integration in an Age of Strife: Bhagavad-Gītā in Epic Context -- Chapter 2 Ascetic Arjuna: (Im)Mortal Self as Political Battlefield and Becoming a Yogic Hero -- Chapter 3 King Kṛṣṇa: Cosmic Self, Monarchy, and Devotional Integration -- Chapter 4 Modeling a Brahmanical Political Ideology -- Chapter 5 Hindu Nationalism and Indian Democracy: Contemporary (Dis)Integration in the Kali-Yuga -- Chapter 6 Neo-Hindu Authoritarianism, Narendra Modi, and Ideological Subversion -- References -- Index |
| Sommario/riassunto: | This book provides the first systematic analysis and interpretation of the Bhagavad-Gita as a work of political theory. Exploring its narrative and characters comprehensively in its own textual and historical context, with a close reading of the original Sanskrit, this volume fills a crucial gap by enriching the study of this ancient religious and philosophical work. Key themes include monarchy, rule, pluralism, and power. Additionally, by examining its influence on Mohandas Gandhi, Narendra Modi, Hindu nationalism, and contemporary Indian democracy, it offers timely insights into the enduring impact of the Gita’s ideas on political ideologies, movements, and rhetoric today. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | The Political Theory of the Bhagavad-Gita |
| ISBN: | 9783111583723 |
| 3111583724 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 996647821603316 |
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