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Vrindavan's Encounter with Modernity
Over the last decade traditional Indian temple towns have transformed into centres for urban lifestyles and tourist activities. One of these is the historic temple town Vrindavan in North India, on which this study focuses. Exploring the multiple socio-cultural realities present in the town, the author engages with the narratives of the residents as they respond to the socio-environmental changes against the backdrop of national and regional modernisation processes. Here the imaginaries of a mythic Vrindavan, with its pristine and sacred environment, are evoked in narrations on contemporary modernity.
Flows of Faith
Author: Lenore Manderson
language: en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date: 2012-02-18
Unique local transformations of the practice of established religions in Asia and the Pacific are juxtaposed with the emergence of new religious movements whose incidence is growing across the region. In Flows of Faith, the contributing authors take as their starting point questions of how religions manifest outside their cultural boundaries and provide the basis for new social identities, political movements and social transformations. With fresh insights into the globalization of beliefs, their local inflections, and their institutionalization, the authors explore how old and new religions work in different settings, and how their reception and membership challenge orthodox understandings of religion and culture. The chapters – set in Asia, the Pacific, Australia, and the US – illustrate the contrasts and commonalities of these belief systems, and their allegiances and networks in the region and beyond. They include new religious movements – Falun Gong, Brahma Kumaris, the Hare Krishna movement, based in East and South Asia with outreach posts in Australia and the U.S. – and established ‘old’ religions – Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam – that are revitalized and recreated in different settings and places. Flows of Faith describes the transnational reaches of faith. Religious practices and their local manifestations track the movement of peoples, through mission outreach, flight, migration, and pilgrimage. In each new setting, religions are shaped by and in turn shape political and cultural forces, proving that they are resilient and generative, originary and distinctive. The volume is a major contribution, providing readers with a fresh and creative approach into the living experience of religious communities in a contemporary globalised world.
Krishna's Journey_ Love, Duty, and Destiny ( English)
Krishna's Journey_ Love, Duty, and Destiny Krishna's Story (English) In the vast tapestry of human history, few figures have captured the imagination and hearts of people quite like Krishna. A name that resonates with love, wisdom, and divine playfulness, Krishna's story is not just a tale from ancient India, but a timeless narrative that continues to inspire and guide millions across the globe. But who was Krishna, really? Was he a god, a hero, a lover, or a sage? The answer, as you'll discover in this book, is all of these and so much more. Imagine, if you will, a world where the boundaries between the divine and the human blur, where cosmic battles are fought not just on battlefields but in the depths of the human heart. This is the world of Krishna, a world that we're about to explore together in "Krishna's Journey: Love, Duty, and Destiny." As we embark on this adventure, I invite you to open your mind and heart to a story that has captivated generations, a story that speaks to the very essence of what it means to be human. You might be wondering, "Why Krishna? Why now?" In our modern world, filled with chaos and confusion, the teachings and life of Krishna offer a beacon of light, a guide to navigating the complexities of existence. This book isn't just a retelling of ancient myths; it's a journey into the heart of wisdom that has stood the test of time. Through Krishna's life, we'll explore universal themes of love, duty, and the eternal quest for meaning and purpose. What makes this book unique is its approach to Krishna's story. Instead of presenting Krishna as a distant deity or a figure lost in the mists of time, we'll explore his journey as a metaphor for our own lives. Each chapter of Krishna's life offers profound insights into the human condition, from the joys of childhood to the responsibilities of adulthood, from the intoxication of love to the harsh realities of war. We'll see how Krishna's experiences mirror our own struggles and triumphs, making his divine journey surprisingly relatable and deeply human.