Bücher von Karel Werner

Explores the nature and function of bhakti or devotional involvement in religious practice in India in areas where it is seldom sought or where its existence has been doubted or even denied.

Explores the nature and function of bhakti or devotional involvement in religious practice in India in areas where it is seldom sought or where its existence has been doubted or even denied.

A multi-purpose reference work, this dictionary contains: Sanskrit and vernacular terms used in Hindu literature and works on Hinduism; a glossary of terms and concepts to aid the understanding of Hindu ritual and spiritual practice; and Hindu religious and philosophical teachings.

This study covers a wide range of aspects of Indian mysticism and comparative mysticism. It examines the structural patterns in mystical experiences and the mystical paths in different traditions and schools.