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The first readable and accurate translation of twenty of the most authoritative Hindu documents pertaining to ascetic ideals and the ascetic way of life, this text opens to students a major source for the study of the Hindu ascetical institutions and of... ...the historical changes they underwent during a period of a thousand years or more. Beginning with an analysis of the historical context that gave rise to Indian ascetical institutions and ideologies, Patrick Olivelle moves on to elucidate the meaning of renunciation--the central institution of holiness in most Hindu traditions--and the function and significance of the various elements that constitute the rite of renunciation. The Samnyasa Upanisads will be an unparalleled source of information and insight for students of Hinduism and Indian eticism, mysticism, and holiness....
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Used - The first readable and accurate translation of twenty of the most authoritative Hindu documents pertaining to ascetic ideals and the ascetic way of life, this text opens to students a major source for the study of the Hindu ascetical institution... ...and of the historical changes they underwent during a period of a thousand years or more....
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The first readable and accurate translation of twenty of the most authoritative Hindu documents pertaining to ascetic ideals and the ascetic way of life, this text opens to students a major source for the study of the Hindu ascetical institution and of... ...the historical changes they underwent during a period of a thousand years or more....
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Note on the Translation INTRODUCTION 1. The Samnyasa Upanisads 2. Renunciation and Society: The Inner Conflict of Tradition 3. The Nature and Purpose of Renunciation 4. The Rite of Renunciation 5. The Classifications of Renouncers 6. The Behavior... ...and Customs of Renouncers TRANSLATIONS 1. Aruni Upanisad 2-3. Laghu-Samnyasa Upanisad and Kundika Upanisad 4. Kathasruti Upanisad 5. Paramahamsa Upanisad 6. Jabala Upanisad 7. Brahma Upanisad 8. Asrama Upanisad 9. Maitreya Upanisad 10. Naradaparivrajaka Upanisad 11. Nirvana Upanisad 12. Bhiksuka Upanisad 13. Turiyatitavadhuta Upanisad 14. Brhat-Samnyasa Upanisad 15. Paramahamsaparivrajaka Upanisad 16. Parabrahma Upanisad 17. Brhad-Avadhuta Upanisad 18. Yajnavalkya Upanisad 19. Satyayaniya Upanisad 20. Laghu-Avadhuta Upanisad Notes Bibliography Index...
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The first readable and accurate translation of twenty of the most authoritative Hindu documents pertaining to ascetic ideals and the ascetic way of life, this text opens to students a major source for the study of the Hindu ascetical institution and of... ...the historical changes they underwent during a period of a thousand years or more....
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