An analysis of the Gayatri mantra as a mega-compression: A cognitive linguistic perspective in light of conceptual blending theory

In this article, the Gayatri mantra, one of the most sacred chants to be found in Hindu lore, will be analysed as a blend, where an entire philosophy is compressed into these few syllables, which will be expounded upon here in more detail. Drawing upon insights from conceptual blending theory, this...

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Autor principal: Naicker, Suren (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Publicado: 2019
En: HTS teologiese studies
Año: 2019, Volumen: 75, Número: 4
Otras palabras clave:B Cognitive Linguistics
B Hindu Philosophy
B Gayatri Mantra
B Conceptual Blending Theory
B Vedas
B Sankhya
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