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Krishna--"widely venerated and adored in the Hindu tradition--"is a deity of many aspects. An ancient manifestation of the Supreme God Vishnu, or the Godhead itself, Krishna is the bringer of Yoga philosophy and the creator of the universe, the destroyer of evil tyrants, and the hero of the epic Mahabharata. He is also described in classical Sanskrit texts as having human characteristics and enjoying very human pursuits: Krishna is the butter thief, cowherd, philandere, and flute player. Yet even these playful depictions are based upon descriptions found in the Sanskrit canon, and mostly reflect familiar, classical Pan-Indian images. In this book, contributors examine the alternative, or unconventional, Krishnas, offering examples from more localized Krishna traditions found in different regions among various ethnic groups, vernacular language traditions, and remote branches of Indian religions.

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Book category Books in English Humanities Religion & beliefs Hinduism

• Full title: Alternative Krishnas
• Subtitle: Regional and Vernacular Variations on a Hindu Deity
• Author: Guy L. Beck
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 240
• EAN: 9780791464151
• ID: 04702335
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Weight: 431 g
• Dimensions: 237 × 165 × 19 mm
• Date of publishing: 24. March 2005

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