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Title: The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by W. Crooke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to explore the rich tapestry of popular beliefs and practices within the rural communities of Northern India, diverging from the more established and official doctrines of Hinduism. Crooke addresses the importance of understanding these folk traditions and how they contribute to a broader comprehension of Hindu religious beliefs, especially as they risk becoming absorbed into more formalized religious structures. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the various godlings associated with nature, outlining the fundamental aspects of popular Hinduism that are often overlooked. In this introduction, Crooke reflects on the syncretic nature of Hindu worship, highlighting how ancient practices have evolved over time and integrated influences from various tribal and local traditions. He discusses the distinctions between the supreme deities, who are venerated by the higher classes, and the lesser godlings or "devatâ," worshipped by ordinary villagers, illustrating the complexities and layers of belief that characterize the folk religion of Northern India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Crooke, William, 1848-1923
EBook No.: 43681
Published: Sep 10, 2013
Downloads: 213
Language: English
Subject: Religion
Subject: Folklore -- India
Subject: India -- Religion
Subject: Hindu mythology
Subject: Ancestor worship -- India
Subject: Animal worship -- India
Subject: Tree worship -- India
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by W. Crooke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to explore the rich tapestry of popular beliefs and practices within the rural communities of Northern India, diverging from the more established and official doctrines of Hinduism. Crooke addresses the importance of understanding these folk traditions and how they contribute to a broader comprehension of Hindu religious beliefs, especially as they risk becoming absorbed into more formalized religious structures. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the various godlings associated with nature, outlining the fundamental aspects of popular Hinduism that are often overlooked. In this introduction, Crooke reflects on the syncretic nature of Hindu worship, highlighting how ancient practices have evolved over time and integrated influences from various tribal and local traditions. He discusses the distinctions between the supreme deities, who are venerated by the higher classes, and the lesser godlings or "devatâ," worshipped by ordinary villagers, illustrating the complexities and layers of belief that characterize the folk religion of Northern India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Crooke, William, 1848-1923
EBook No.: 43681
Published: Sep 10, 2013
Downloads: 213
Language: English
Subject: Religion
Subject: Folklore -- India
Subject: India -- Religion
Subject: Hindu mythology
Subject: Ancestor worship -- India
Subject: Animal worship -- India
Subject: Tree worship -- India
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.