A Visit to a Gnani
Or Wise Man of the East
Published on 22. December 2015
78 pages
978-1-317-29098-8 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1911, this edition published in 1920, this text comprises of an excerpt from Carpenter's Adam's Peak to Elephanta, originally published in 1892, which details his travels in India and Ceylon. This excerpt in particular details his visit to a Gnani, or religious wise man, and what he learned of their ancient wisdom-religion, which would be more recognisable as Hinduism to a modern reader. This title will be of interest to students of sociology, anthropology and religious studies.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
11,03 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-317-29098-8 (9781317290988)
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Person
Edward Carpenter
Content
Preface; 1. A Visit to a Gnani 2. Consciousness without Thought 3. Methods of Attainment 4. Traditions of the Ancient Wisdom-Religion
