The Sadhus: The Invisible Fence of Reality and Other Stories Tapa blanda - 1993

Liberated from earthly concerns and living beyond the limits of space and time, these mystics form a vital and unbroken link between the birth of yoga millenia ago and its present-day expression. Spectacular color photos and evocative text trace the historical roots of the Sādhus and illuminate their beliefs and behaviors.

Detalles

• Título The Sadhus: The Invisible Fence of Reality and Other Stories
• Autor Dolf Hartsuiker
• Encuadernación Tapa blanda
• Páginas 128
• Volúmenes 1
• Idioma ENG
• Editorial Inner Traditions International, Rochester, Vermont, U.S.A.
• Fecha de publicación September 1, 1993
• ISBN 9780892814541 / 0892814543
• Peso 1.15 libras (0.52 kg)
• Dimensiones 8.45 x 9.44 x 0.34 pulgadas (21.46 x 23.98 x 0.86 cm)
• Library of Congress subjects Sadhus - India
• Número de catálogo de la Librería del Congreso de EEUU 93017224
• Dewey Decimal Code 294.561

"Hartsuiker, a psychologist and world traveler, presents the lifestyle and beliefs of the sadhus, or Hindu holy men, in a format that is beautiful, thorough, and up-to-date. Over 100 clear and dramatic color photos of these holy men add depth and visual power to a text that itself is a masterful presentation of a complex but fascinating subject. Hartsuiker has done a marvelous job of explaining the Hindu concepts forming the foundational beliefs of these holy men, as well as explaining how the various sects developed. Separate chapters are given to those sadhus who are devotees of Shiva and Vishnu. The symbolism of the holy men's physical appearance, unfamiliar to Westerners, is lucidly explained; the color photos are strikingly captivating. An excellent bibliography is also included. Hartsuiker has given us what is sure to become a classic text on this subject. Highly recommended."