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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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2019
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HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2019, Volume: 75, Issue: 4 |
| Further subjects: | B
Cognitive Linguistics
B Hindu Philosophy B Gayatri Mantra B Conceptual Blending Theory B Vedas B Sankhya |
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