Alternative Krishnas
eBook - PDF

Alternative Krishnas

Regional and Vernacular Variations on a Hindu Deity

  1. 233 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Alternative Krishnas

Regional and Vernacular Variations on a Hindu Deity

About this book

Going beyond the standard depictions of Krishna in the epics, this book uses regional and vernacular sources to present a wide range of Krishna traditions.

Krishna-widely venerated and adored in the Hindu tradition-is a deity of many aspects. An ancient manifestation of the Supreme God Vishnu, or the Godhead itself, Krishna is the bringer of Yoga philosophy and the creator of the universe, the destroyer of evil tyrants, and the hero of the epic Mahabharata. He is also described in classical Sanskrit texts as having human characteristics and enjoying very human pursuits: Krishna is the butter thief, cowherd, philanderer, and flute player. Yet even these playful depictions are based upon descriptions found in the Sanskrit canon, and mostly reflect familiar, classical Pan-Indian images.

In this book, contributors examine the alternative, or unconventional, Krishnas, offering examples from more localized Krishna traditions found in different regions among various ethnic groups, vernacular language traditions, and remote branches of Indian religions. These wide-ranging, alternative visions of Krishna include the Tantric Krishna of Bengal, Krishna in urban women's rituals, Krishna as monogamous husband and younger brother in Braj, Krishna in Jainism, Krishna in Marathi tradition, Krishna in South India, and the Krishna of nineteenth-century reformed Hinduism.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
At the moment all of our mobile-responsive ePub books are available to download via the app. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Alternative Krishnas by Guy L. Beck in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Theology & Religion & Asian Religions. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Alternative Krishnas: REGIONAL AND VERNACULAR VARIATIONS ON A HINDU DEITY
  2. Contents
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. 1. Introduction
  5. 2. Contemporary Metaphor Theory and Alternative Views of Krishna and Radha in Vaishnava Sahajiya Tantric Traditions
  6. 3. Folk Vaishnavism and the Thakur Pañcayat Life and Status among Village Krishna Statues
  7. 4. Domesticating Krishna: Friendship, Marriage, and Women’s Experience in a Hindu Women’s Ritual Tradition
  8. 5. Krishna as Loving Husband of God: The Alternative Krishnology of the Radhavallabha Sampradaya
  9. 6. Holi through Dauji's Eyes: Alternate Views of Krishna and Balarama in Daui
  10. 7. A Family Affair Krishna Comes to Pandharpur and Makes Himself at Home
  11. 8. Dance before Doom: Krishna in the Non-Hindu Literature of Early Medieval South India
  12. 9. Hero of Wonders, Hero in Deeds: Vasudeva Krishna in Jaina Cosmohistory
  13. 10. Epiphany in Radha’s Arbor Nature and the Reform of Bhakti in Hariaudh’s Priyapravas
  14. Contributors
  15. Index