The Solar Journey in Indian Cosmology

The Solar Journey in Indian Cosmology

Peta Oakes (Gaelic Mac Dubhdara)

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Peta Oakes
Año de edición:
2026
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Folclore, mitos y leyendas
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9781764593014
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The Solar Journey in Indian Cosmology explores the Sun as a sacred passage through time, existence, transformation, and return.From the first light of dawn to the final descent beneath the horizon, the Sun has never been merely a celestial body. In Indian cosmology, it is a living journey that reflects the rhythm of creation, the structure of the cosmos, and the eternal cycle of renewal.Beginning with Uṣas, the goddess of dawn, and moving through the radiant ascent of Surya, this volume follows the Sun through its many symbolic forms: Mitra, Ravi, Aditya, Savitr, and Pushan. Each reveals a distinct aspect of cosmic order, divine presence, and sacred continuity.Yet the journey does not end at dusk. As the Sun descends, it enters the unseen realm of Yama, continuing through a domain not of finality, but of transformation, memory, and renewal.Blending mythological insight with reflective prose, this book presents the Sun not simply as an object of observation, but as a guide through beginnings, endings, and the hidden meanings within the natural world.For readers drawn to mythology, ancient traditions, cosmology, and sacred symbolism, The Solar Journey in Indian Cosmology invites you to see the sky not as a backdrop, but as a living text. 6

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