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God of Desire
Catherine Benton
其他書名
Tales of Kāmadeva in Sanskrit Story Literature
出版State University of New York Press, 2006-06-01
主題Religion / Hinduism / GeneralReligion / EasternReligion / Buddhism / General
ISBN07914826189780791482612
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=4g3dXlr0TasC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋God of Desire presents Sanskrit tales of the Indian deity Kāmadeva as he battles the ascetic god Śiva, assists the powerful goddess Devī, and incarnates as the charming son of Kṛṣṇa. Exploring the imagery and symbolism of the god of desire in art and ritual, Catherine Benton reflects on the connection of Kāmadeva to parrots, makaras (gharials), and apsarases (celestial nymphs), and to playful devotional rituals designed to win his favor. In addition to examining the Hindu literature, Benton also highlights two Buddhist forms of Kamadeva, the demonic Māra, who tries to persuade the Buddha to trade enlightenment for the delights of a woman, and the ever-youthful Mañjuśri, who cuts through ignorance with the bodhisattva sword of wisdom. Tales of Kāmadeva from the Hindu and Buddhist traditions present desire as a powerful force continually redefining the boundaries of chaos and order and gently pulling beyond the ephemeral lure of passionate longings.