Mantra

MantraThis book explicates the origin, nature, function, and significance of mantras within the bounds of the Hindu tradition. It explores the use of mantras in the Vedic age, in Saivism and Vaisnavism, in Tantra, and in Ayurvedic medicine.

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establishes a research and policy agenda on shared housing as a contribution to the national effort to improve housing affordability and quality

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covering research-informed theoretical and practical issues and supported by case studies

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An annotated translation of the entire Míng version of the Soushen houji (Latter Notes on Collected Spirit Phenomena) attributed to the celebrated poet Tao Qian (365-427)

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