Darśan
Author | : Diana L. Eck |
Publisher | : Motilal Banarsidass Publishe |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 8120832663 |
ISBN-13 | : 9788120832664 |
Rating | : 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Download or read book Darśan written by Diana L. Eck and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishe. This book was released on 2007 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The experience of the divine in India merges the three components of sight, performance and sound. This book is about the power and importance of "seeing" in the Hindu religious tradition. In the Hindu view, not only must the gods keep their eyes open, but so must we, in order to make contact with them, to reap their blessings and to know their secrets. When hindus go to temple, their eyes meet the powerful, eternal gaze of the eyes of God. It is called Darsan, "Seeing" the divine image and it i