Catherine Benton

God of Desire (eBook, PDF)

Tales of Kamadeva in Sanskrit Story Literature

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

God of Desire presents Sanskrit tales of the Indian deity Kamadeva as he battles the ascetic god Siva, assists the powerful goddess Devi, and incarnates as the charming son of K¿¿¿a. Exploring the imagery and symbolism of the god of desire in art and ritual, Catherine Benton reflects on the connection of Kamadeva to parrots, makaras (gharials), and apsarases (celestial nymphs), and to playful devotional rituals designed to win his favor. In addition to examining the Hindu literature, Benton also highlights two Buddhist forms of Kamadeva, the demonic Mara, who tries to persuade the Buddha to trade enlightenment for the delights of a woman, and the ever-youthful Mañjusri, who cuts through ignorance with the bodhisattva sword of wisdom. Tales of Kamadeva from the Hindu and Buddhist traditions present desire as a powerful force continually redefining the boundaries of chaos and order and gently pulling beyond the ephemeral lure of passionate longings.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: State University of New York Press
• Seitenzahl: 252
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2006
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780791482612
• Artikelnr.: 60500761

Autorenporträt

Catherine Benton is Lecturer in the Religion Department at Lake Forest College.