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Scholar, Serpent, Yogin, and Devotee: The Many Faces of Patañjali in Indian Traditions

Gudrun Bühnemann

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Description:This study illuminates the many faces of Patañjali in Indian traditions. Often regarded as an incarnation of the cosmic serpent Ādiśeṣa or Anantanāga, Patañjali is celebrated, in both story and art, as a grammarian, scholar and practitioner of yoga, physician-alchemist, medical authority, teacher, ascetic, and devotee of the Dancing Śiva (Naṭarāja). The first three chapters examine the literary works attributed to Patañjali, explore legendary accounts and beliefs associated with this multifaceted figure, and survey temples and shrines dedicated to the sage. The following five chapters trace the development of Patañjali’s iconography from its earliest forms in Tamilnadu, South India, to contemporary examples.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Scholar, Serpent, Yogin, and Devotee: The Many Faces of Patañjali in Indian Traditions. To get started finding Scholar, Serpent, Yogin, and Devotee: The Many Faces of Patañjali in Indian Traditions, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 225

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Publisher: BRILL

Release: 2025

ISBN: 9789004743069

Description: This study illuminates the many faces of Patañjali in Indian traditions. Often regarded as an incarnation of the cosmic serpent Ādiśeṣa or Anantanāga, Patañjali is celebrated, in both story and art, as a grammarian, scholar and practitioner of yoga, physician-alchemist, medical authority, teacher, ascetic, and devotee of the Dancing Śiva (Naṭarāja). The first three chapters examine the literary works attributed to Patañjali, explore legendary accounts and beliefs associated with this multifaceted figure, and survey temples and shrines dedicated to the sage. The following five chapters trace the development of Patañjali’s iconography from its earliest forms in Tamilnadu, South India, to contemporary examples.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Scholar, Serpent, Yogin, and Devotee: The Many Faces of Patañjali in Indian Traditions. To get started finding Scholar, Serpent, Yogin, and Devotee: The Many Faces of Patañjali in Indian Traditions, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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