The Power of the Sacred Name: Indian Spirituality Inspired by Mantras

by V. R. Raghavan, William J. Jackson (Editor), M. Narasimhachary (Foreword by)

Overview

In Hinduism, as in all of the great religious traditions from around the globe, the repeating or singing of a sacred name is an integral part of prayer and daily life. With chapters that explore the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi and Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, this edited collection of the writing of renowned Indian scholar, V. Raghavan, examines the lives and contributions of the main exponents of the tradition in India.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781936597109
Publisher:	World Wisdom
Publication date:	10/01/2011
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	252
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

V. Raghavan (1908-1979) was an Indian scholar and custodian of traditional Indian culture for much of the twentieth century. The author of over 120 books, Raghavan was the secretary of the Music Academy, Madras, from 1944 until his death in 1979.

William J. Jackson is Professor Emeritus at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), where he taught courses in Comparative Religion in the Department of Religious Studies for 25 years.

Editorial Reviews

The Power of the Sacred Name: Indian Spirituality Inspired by Mantras is edited by William J. Jackson and offers analysis and insights into the practice of repeating or singing a sacred name. This practice is shared by Christian, Buddhist, Hindu and other religions and this collection of writings by an Indian scholar considers the tradition in India. Any collection strong in Indian religions and chanting will find this an involving survey.

Midwest Book Review