Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and CivilizationA landmark work that demystifies the rich tradition of Indian art, Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization analyzes key motifs found in legend, myth, and folklore taken directly from the Sanskrit. It provides a comprehensive introduction to visual thinking and picture reading in Indian art and thought. Ultimately, the book shows that profound Hindu and Buddhist intuitions on the riddles of life and death are universally recognizable. |
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Absolute animal anthropomorphic apparition appears ascetic aspect avatar become Bhagiratha Bodhisattva body Brahmā brahmin Buddha Buddhist celestial century A.D. classic consciousness consort cosmic creative creatures cycle dance demon devotee dissolved divine essence dream earth earthly element elephant Elūrā embodiment energy enlightenment eternal existence experience female Figure gander Ganesha Garuda genii giant gods hair hand head heaven hero highest Hindu Hinduism holy human immortal incarnation India individual Indra Indus Island of Jewels Jaina Kali Yuga Kāliya Kirttimukha Krishna lingam Lord lotus magic manifestation Märkandeya Māyā mighty Mohenjo-Daro monster monument moon Mother Musée Guimet myth and symbol mythology nāga Nārada nature ocean period personification Prajñā Prajñā-Pāramitā primal prince Purāṇa represented Rig Veda sacred saint Sanskrit savior secret serpent king Shakti Shiva side sphere spiritual substance supreme temple tion titans tradition transcendent tree universe Veda virtue Vishnu Vishvakarman wisdom worship wrath yakṣas yantra yoga yogi Yuga