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Singing to the goddess
Book • 2001
This book is a study of the Sri Ramakrishna tradition's devotional practices towards the Hindu goddess Kali.
It explores how the worship of Kali is both a facet of Hinduism's broader goddess traditions and also a unique expression of religious devotion.
McDermott analyzes the songs, rituals, and narratives associated with Kali in this tradition.
The book examines the ways in which devotees express their love, reverence, and understanding of the divine feminine through Kali.
It also considers the cultural and historical contexts that have shaped these devotional practices, providing insights into the evolving nature of religious traditions.
It explores how the worship of Kali is both a facet of Hinduism's broader goddess traditions and also a unique expression of religious devotion.
McDermott analyzes the songs, rituals, and narratives associated with Kali in this tradition.
The book examines the ways in which devotees express their love, reverence, and understanding of the divine feminine through Kali.
It also considers the cultural and historical contexts that have shaped these devotional practices, providing insights into the evolving nature of religious traditions.
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