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Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Vedic antecedent to the avataric nature of Visnu. 3. Brahmanic antecedents to the avataric nature of Visnu. 4. The blink of an unblinking eye. 5. Myths of the Narasimhavatara: Motif analysis and discussion. 6. Myths of the Vamanavatara: Motif analysis and discussion. 7. Conclusions. Appendix. i. Translations of Narasimha myths. ii. Translations of Vamana myths. Bibliography. Index. "The Sanskrit Puranas and epics are replete with stories of the avatars, incarnations of the God Visnu in various forms to rid the universe of malevolent forces and to restore the proper cosmic balance. As Narasimha, half-man half-lion. Visnu find a loophole in the pact of invulnerability the demon Hiranyakasipu has received from God Brahma, and rends the demon apart with his claws. As the Brahmin dwarf, Vamana, Visnu deceives the demon Bali with his diminutive appearance and thwarts Bali's attempt to gain universal sovereignty. "After carefully analyzing the myths of Vamana and Narasimha Deborah Soifer grounds her study in the textual history of each avatar and its myth, in their religious contexts, and in the intricate cosmology of the classical period of Hinduism. Contrasting the bestial persona of Narasimha with Vamana's priestly appearance and his associates with early cosmologic themes, she find complementarity and significance in this pair as they are viewed in the larger context of periodic cosmic destructions and recreations. "While focusing primarily on these two mythological figures. Soifer's work explores the relationship between dharma and the 'devious' acts of Gods: the interply between cosmic and 'sociocosmic' levels.…

Zustand: New. pp. xiv + 321 Illus.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. No Dust Jacket. Contents: Introduction; Vedic Antecedent to the Avataric Nature of Visnu; Brahmanic Antecedents to the Avataric Nature of Visnu; The Blink of an Unblinking Eye; Myths of the Narasimhavatara: Motif Analysis & Discussion; Myths of the Vamanavatara: Motif Analysis & Discussion; Conclusions; SUNY Series in Hindu Studies; 321 pages.…

Original cloth with gilt lettering on the spine, with dustjacket, minor traces of use, in (very) good condition. Text in English. Please see description or ask for photos.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Series; SUNY series in Hindu studies. Physical description; xiv, 321 p. ; 24 cm. Subjects; Narasi?ha (Hindu deity). V?mana (Hindu deity). Hindu cosmology. 1 Kg.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 321 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

orig. boards. Zustand: Minor rubbing, VG. 23x15cm, xiv, 321 pp Contents: Introduction; Vedic Antecedent to the Avataric Nature of Visnu; Brahmanic Antecedents to the Avataric Nature of Visnu; The Blink of an Unblinking Eye; Myths of the Narasimhavatara: Motif Analysis & Discussion; Myths of the Vamanavatara: Motif Analysis & Discussion; Conclusions; Appendices; Translation of Narasimha & Vamana Myths.…