Behind Krsnas Smile - The Lords Hint of Laughter in the Bhagavadgita and Beyond

Examines Kṛṣṇa's hint of laughter (prahasann iva) in the Bhagavadgītā, its interpretations in the Vedānta commentarial tradition, and its significance in Kṛṣṇaite iconography and literature.

About the author

Antonio Rigopoulos is Professor of Sanskrit Language and Literature at the Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy. His previous books include The Hagiographer and the Avatar: The Life and Works of Narayan Kasturi and Dattātreya: The Immortal Guru, Yogin, and Avatāra, both published by SUNY Press.Gianni Pellegrini is Associate Professor of Sanskrit Language and Literature and Indian Philosophy and Religions at the University of Turin, Italy.

Product details

• Authors: Gianni Pellegrini, Antonio Pellegrini Rigopoulos, Rigopoulos Antonio
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.04.2025
• EAN: 9781438499680
• ISBN: 978-1-4384-9968-0
• No. of pages: 332
• Series: SUNY series in Hindu Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; RELIGION / Hinduism / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Asian / Indic, RELIGION / Hinduism / History, Hinduism, Literature: history & criticism, Asian History, Literature: history and criticism, HISTORY / Asia / South / General