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The Mahabharata preserves powerful journeys of women recognized as the feminine divine and the feminine heroic in the larger culture of India. Each journey upholds the unique aspects of women's life. This book analytically examines the narratives of eleven women from the Mahabharata in the historical context as well as in association with religious and cultural practices. Lavanya Vemsani brings together history, myth, religion, and practice to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of the history of Hindu women, as well as their significance within religious Indian culture. Additionally, Vemsani provides important perspective for understanding the enduring legacy of these women in popular culture and modern society.

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Author:   Lavanya Vemsani
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2021
Weight:   0.498kg
ISBN:  

9783030731649

ISBN 10:   3030731642
Pages:   268
Publication Date:   22 May 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Contents Acknowledgments Transcription Conventions Abstracts   Chapter 1 Introduction: Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharata Chapter 2 Satyavati: Ferrier of the Family Chapter 3 Kunti: The Many Journeys of the Quintessential Mother Chapter 4 Draupadi: Fire-born Fierce Woman Chapter 5 Madhavi: Return to Self in Ancient and Modern Retellings Chapter 6 Damayanti’s Saga: Invisible Enemy and Search for Soul Mate Chapter 7 Savitri: The Timeless Traveler Chapter 8 Subhadra: Self-Sacrifice to Protection and Prosperity Chapter 9 Amba’s Journey Through Multiple Lives Chapter 10 Ganga: Personhood of the Personified Waters Chapter 11 Shakuntala: Lone Journeys Deep in the Forest Chapter 12 Urvashi: Celestial Woman and Earthly Heroes Chapter 13 Conclusion: Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharata   Glossary Bibliography Index

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Lavanya Vemsani is Professor of History at Shawnee State University, USA. Her publications include Modern Hinduism in Text and Context, Krishna in History, Thought, and Culture, and Hindu and Jain Mythology of Balarama. Vemsani is President of the Ohio Academy of History. She is the Editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Indic Religions and Associate Editor of Air Force Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs, and Canadian Journal of History. She is the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award, Research Award, and SACA/CASA Best Thesis Award.

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