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Description

This book explicates the origin, nature, function, and significance of mantras within the bounds of the Hindu tradition. It explores the use of mantras in the Vedic age, in Saivism and Vaisnavism, in Tantra, and in Ayurvedic medicine.

Author Biography:

Harvey P. Alper was Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Southern Methodist University from 1974 to 1987. As a Sanskritist, his primary interest was the religious traditions of South Asia. Her served as editor of the SUNY series on Saiva Traditions of Kashmir. Professor Alper died suddenly on April 4, 1987 after completing the editorial work on the present volume.
Release date NZ
August 23rd, 1988
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Contributor
  • Edited by Harvey P. Alper
Illustrations
Total Illustrations: 0
Pages
343
Dimensions
152x229x25
ISBN-13
9780887065996
Product ID
5700148

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