Sacred sound and the transcultural practice of Kirtan
"This book investigates how ideas on sacred sound and the practice of Kirtan are transforming the American religious soundscape. The author approaches Kirtan as a type of 'technology of the self,' which allows people to transform their lives in search for happiness, wisdom, and other...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Lanham
Lexington Books
2024
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| In: | Year: 2024 |
| Series/Journal: | Explorations in indic traditions: theological, ethical, and philosophical
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| Further subjects: | B
Kirtana (Hinduism)
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| Summary: | "This book investigates how ideas on sacred sound and the practice of Kirtan are transforming the American religious soundscape. The author approaches Kirtan as a type of 'technology of the self,' which allows people to transform their lives in search for happiness, wisdom, and other types of perfection"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | pages cm |
| ISBN: | 978-1-6669-6091-4 |
