Yogi Heroes and Poets : Histories and Legends of the Nāths.
Lorenzen, David N.
Yogi Heroes and Poets : Histories and Legends of the Nāths. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (249 pages)
Intro -- Yogi Heroes and Poets -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part 1. Yogis in History -- 1. The Naths in Hindi Literature -- 2. Religious Identity in Gorakhnath and Kabir -- 3. Different Drums in Gwalior -- 4. The Influence of the Naths on Bhima Bhoi and Mahima Dharma -- Part 2. Theology and Folklore -- 5. On the Magnitude of the Yogic Body -- 6. Awakening Generosity in Nath Tales from Rajasthan -- 7. Matsyendra's "Golden Legend" -- 8. What Should Mīnanāth Do to Save His Life? -- 9. The Matsyendrasamhitā -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Contributors -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y.
An exploration of the history, religion, and folklore of the Nāths, a Hindu lineage known for Hatha yoga practice.
9781438438924
Nātha sect.
Yoga.
Electronic books.
BL1278.54 -- .Y64 2011eb
Yogi Heroes and Poets : Histories and Legends of the Nāths. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (249 pages)
Intro -- Yogi Heroes and Poets -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part 1. Yogis in History -- 1. The Naths in Hindi Literature -- 2. Religious Identity in Gorakhnath and Kabir -- 3. Different Drums in Gwalior -- 4. The Influence of the Naths on Bhima Bhoi and Mahima Dharma -- Part 2. Theology and Folklore -- 5. On the Magnitude of the Yogic Body -- 6. Awakening Generosity in Nath Tales from Rajasthan -- 7. Matsyendra's "Golden Legend" -- 8. What Should Mīnanāth Do to Save His Life? -- 9. The Matsyendrasamhitā -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Contributors -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y.
An exploration of the history, religion, and folklore of the Nāths, a Hindu lineage known for Hatha yoga practice.
9781438438924
Nātha sect.
Yoga.
Electronic books.
BL1278.54 -- .Y64 2011eb