Mantra

This book explicates the origin, nature, function, and significance of mantras within the bounds of the Hindu tradition. It explores the use of mantras in the Vedic age, in Saivism and Vaisnavism, in Tantra, and in Ayurvedic medicine.

About the author

Harvey P. Alper was Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Southern Methodist University from 1974 to 1987. As a Sanskritist, his primary interest was the religious traditions of South Asia. He served as editor of the SUNY series on Saiva Traditions of Kashmir. Professor Alper died suddenly on April 4, 1987 after completing the editorial work on the present volume.

Product details

• Assisted by: Harvey P Alper (Editor), Harvey P. Alper (Editor)
• Publisher: SUNY Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.1988
• EAN: 9780887065996
• ISBN: 978-0-88706-599-6
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 572 g
• Series: Suny Series in Religious Studi; Suny Religious Studies
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions