Śiva Purāna: A Poetic Analysis
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Price clipped, some fading to DJ and small tear to edge of DJ. Tanned edges.
At the crossroads of devotional literature and scholarly inquiry stands Śiva Purāna: A Poetic Analysis, a remarkable work that illuminates one of Hinduism's most sacred and voluminous texts through the lens of literary criticism and poetic tradition. B. Patni presents a rigorous yet reverent examination of the Śiva Purāna — an ancient Sanskrit scripture comprising thousands of verses dedicated to Lord Śiva — unpacking its rich cosmological narratives, mythological grandeur, and devotional hymns with both academic precision and poetic sensitivity. The work chronicles the divine exploits of Śiva, from his role as the destroyer and transformer in the cosmic trinity to his intimate relationships with Pārvatī, Gaṇeśa, and the celestial pantheon, drawing readers deep into a world where myth and metaphysics are inseparable. Patni's analytical framework situates the Purāna within the broader tradition of Sanskrit poetics (kāvya-śāstra), arguing that its verses are not merely theological instruction but constitute a sophisticated artistic achievement worthy of sustained literary attention. The prose is scholarly yet accessible, bridging the gap between Indological research and the general reader with an interest in Hindu philosophy, religion, and mythology. This is a work that rewards careful reading, leaving one to wonder how much more of India's ancient literary cosmos remains to be fully understood.
Author: B. Patni
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Ajanta Publications.
Genre: Religion
Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Price clipped, some fading to DJ and small tear to edge of DJ. Tanned edges.
At the crossroads of devotional literature and scholarly inquiry stands Śiva Purāna: A Poetic Analysis, a remarkable work that illuminates one of Hinduism's most sacred and voluminous texts through the lens of literary criticism and poetic tradition. B. Patni presents a rigorous yet reverent examination of the Śiva Purāna — an ancient Sanskrit scripture comprising thousands of verses dedicated to Lord Śiva — unpacking its rich cosmological narratives, mythological grandeur, and devotional hymns with both academic precision and poetic sensitivity. The work chronicles the divine exploits of Śiva, from his role as the destroyer and transformer in the cosmic trinity to his intimate relationships with Pārvatī, Gaṇeśa, and the celestial pantheon, drawing readers deep into a world where myth and metaphysics are inseparable. Patni's analytical framework situates the Purāna within the broader tradition of Sanskrit poetics (kāvya-śāstra), arguing that its verses are not merely theological instruction but constitute a sophisticated artistic achievement worthy of sustained literary attention. The prose is scholarly yet accessible, bridging the gap between Indological research and the general reader with an interest in Hindu philosophy, religion, and mythology. This is a work that rewards careful reading, leaving one to wonder how much more of India's ancient literary cosmos remains to be fully understood.