Hindu spirituality and virtue politics / authored by Vasanthi Srinivasan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Srinivasan, Vasanthi, author.

Contributor:

Phi Beta Kappa Library Trust Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hinduism and politics.

Radhakrishnan, S. (Sarvepalli), 1888-1975.

Radhakrishnan, S.

Vinobā, 1895-1982.

Vinobā.

Rajagopalachari, C. (Chakravarti), 1878-1972.

Rajagopalachari, C.

Coomaraswamy, Ananda K. (Ananda Kentish), 1877-1947.

Coomaraswamy, Ananda K.

Physical Description:

xx, 154 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New Delhi : SAGE Publications, 2014.

Summary:

Hindu Spirituality and Virtue Politics analyzes the writings of four distinguished thinkers of India: S. Radhakrishnan, Vinoba Bhave, C. Rajagopalachari and A. K. Coomaraswamy. The author argues that there are two distinct visions of how Hindu spirituality is linked to modern liberal politics. The first and more popular vision draws from Vedanta ideals and moves toward a tight fit between spirituality and politics. The second and alternative vision, present in the writings of these four thinkers, is what this book analyzes in detail. Drawing upon myths, symbols and epics rather than the abstract theology of Vedanta, the book explores a subtler and more realistic fit between spirituality and politics. The book highlights that not all thinkers and statesmen who plumbed Hindu spirituality were fanatics or fundamentalists; some of them were inspired by the desire to theorize from indigenous sources. -- Provided by Publisher.

Contents:

Preface and Acknowledgements

Introduction

Monistic Vendanta and Cosmic Evolution: S. Radhakrishnan's Integral Approach

Saintly Visions and Kingly Models: Vinoba Bhave's Ethical Approach

Devotional Hinduism and Moral Virtues: C. Rajagoplachari's Prudent Approach

Cosmogonic Myths and the Perils of Contemplation: Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy's Metaphysical Approach

Conclusion

Glossary

Bibliography

Index

About the Author

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pagess 135-148) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Phi Beta Kappa Library Trust Fund.

ISBN:

9788132113454

8132113454

OCLC:

863695638