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SADHUS
HOLY MEN OF INDIA |
By: |
Dolf Hartsuiker |
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Paperback |

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ISBN 10: |
0500291608 |
ISBN 13: |
9780500291603 |
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Publisher: |
THAMES & HUDSON LTD |
Pub. date: |
1 July, 2014 |
Edition: |
2nd Revised edition |
Pages: |
176 |
Description: |
Surveys the myriad holy men, mystics and ascetics of India: their prehistoric origins; beliefs, gods and sects; initiation, training and daily lives; appearance, practices and belongings; sacred places and festivals; austerities, the inner fire and the quest for a higher plane of being. |
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This new and completely redesigned edition surveys the myriad holy men, mystics and ascetics of India: their prehistoric origins; beliefs, gods and sects; initiation, training and daily lives; appearance, practices and belongings; sacred places and festivals; austerities, the inner fire and the quest for a higher plane of being. It is a vibrant, arresting and carefully curated gallery, taking in long-haired sages, devotees of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahman, naked wanderers, silent hermits, holy warriors, painted showmen, mantra-chanting yogis, ash-clad madmen, and seekers after and pathways to Enlightenment. Dolf Hartsuikers expert explanations, wry comments and striking, revealing photos bring to life the mysterious and varied lives of the Sadhus. |
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120 illustrations, 116 in colour |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Thames & Hudson Ltd |
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