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211

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2012

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9780791488850

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English

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The designation "Lord Who Is Half Woman" refers to the androgynous Hindu god Ardhanarisvara (also known as Siva-Sakti). While iconographical aspects of this significant image have been addressed, the complex theological, philosophical, and social implications inherent in a dual gendered deity have not. This book provides the first extensive study of the influence of Ardhanarisvara, exploring four distinct areas of Indian culture, namely iconography, hatha yoga, devotional poetry (bhakti), and mythology. Ellen Goldberg also offers a feminist analysis of the ways in which "male" and "female" have been constructed in this image and the various representations pertaining to the broader gender implications of an androgynous deity.
List of Illustrations

Introduction

1. Ardhanarisvara in Indian Iconography

2. Ardhanarisvara and Hathayoga

3. Ardhanarisvara in Devotional Poetry

4. An Indian and a Feminist Perspective of Androgyny

5. Sakti and Parvati: A New Interpretation

Notes

Bibliography

Index

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Publié par

State University of New York Press

Date de parution

01 février 2012

Nombre de lectures

EAN13

9780791488850

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

7 Mo

The Lord Who Is Half Woman

Ellen Goldberg

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THE LORD WHO IS HALF WOMAN

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THE LORD WHO IS HALF WOMAN

A ¯ ¯´ I F P RDHANARI SVARA IN NDIAN AND EMINIST ERSPECTIVE

ELLEN GOLDBERG

S U N Y P TATE NIVERSITY OF EW ORK RESS

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Contents

List of Illustrations

Introduction

1 2 3 4 5

ArdhanÅrç±vara in Indian Iconography

ArdhanÅrç±vara and Ha‡hayoga

ArdhanÅrç±vara in Devotional Poetry

An Indian and a Feminist Perspective of Androgyny

÷akti and PÅrvatç: A New Interpretation

Notes

Bibliography

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