Religions of India in practice /Donald S. Lopez, Jr., editor.
- Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, (c)1995.
- xvi, 655 pages ; 24 cm.
- Princeton readings in religions .
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A brief history of religions in India Songs of devotion and praise. Bengali songs to Kali Kabir ; -- Poems of Tukaram The litany of names of Manjusri Sikh hymns to the divine Name Devotional hymns from the Sanskrit Tamil game songs to Siva In praise of Muhammad : Sindhi and Urdu poems Baul songs Tamil songs to God as child Rites and instructions. The power of mantra : a story of the five protectors Royal temple dedications How to partake in the love of Krsna Women's songs for auspicious occasions The ocean of mercury : an eleventh-century alchemical text ; -- Predicting the future with dogs How to worship at Siva's temple The order for Khalsa initiation The rite of veneration of Jina images The Vaisnava Sahajiya traditions of medieval Bengal The goddess Sasthi protects children Women's celebration of Muhammad's birth Remarkable lives and edifying tales. The rescue of two drunkards ; -- Encountering the smallpox goddess : the auspicious song of Sitala The wonders of Sri Mastnath Jain stories inspiring renunciation A holy woman of Calcutta Jain stories of miraculous power Mother Ten's stories The life of Guru Nanak The autobiography of a female renouncer The prince with six fingers ; -- How a girl became a sacred plant Lives of Sufi saints ; -- Conversations of Sufi saints Teachings of two Punjabi Sufi poets Traditions in transition and conflict. Ascetic withdrawal or social engagement The Bodhisattva Vajrapani's subjugation of Siva India as a sacred Islamic land The exemplary devotion of the "Servant of Hari" ; -- Satya Pir : Muslim holy man and Hindu god Jain questions and answers : who is God and how is he worshiped? Esoteric knowledge and the tradition of the preceptors The rebuilding of a Hindu temple ; -- The origin of Linga worship Richard H. Davis -- Rachel Fell McDermott -- Vinay Dharwadker -- Ronald M. Davidson -- Hew McLeod -- Guy Leon Beck -- Norman Cutler -- Ali Asani -- Carol Salomon -- Paula Richman -- Todd T. Lewis -- Michael D. Rabe -- Neal Delmonico -- Lindsey Harlan -- David Gordon White -- D. Dennis Hudson -- Hew McLeod -- John E. Cort -- Glen A. Hayes -- Tony K. Stewart -- Marcia Hermansen -- Tony K. Stewart -- David Gordon White -- Phyllis Granoff -- June McDaniel -- Rosalind Lefeber -- Ann Grodzins Gold -- Hew McLeod -- J.E. Llewellyn -- Kirin Narayan -- Carl Ernst -- Mustansir Mir -- Patrick Olivelle -- Ronald M. Davidson -- Carl Ernst -- Tony K. Stewart -- John E. Cort -- Douglas Renfrew Brooks -- Richard H. Davis.