Theology: 1 definition
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Theology means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaTheology refers to one of the topics dealt with in the Puranic literature: a category of ancient Sanskrit texts which gives a huge contribution in the development of Indian literature.—The Puranas comprises a wide range of subject matters such as Astrology, Astronomy, Medicine, Cosmology, Theology, Philosophy, Literature, Grammar, Art, Architecture, Iconography, etc. All these subject matters are generally depicted through stories and narratives in lucid style in the Puranas. The simplicity of the stories and legends of Puranas always helps the reader get the ideas of different aspects of literature very easily.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Full-text (+408): Vishesha, Adhyatmavisharada, Lingastha, Hauri, Bindu, Vaikuntha Perumali, Bauddhagama, Lakshmitantra, Vinirdishta, Jnana, Kalyanaguna, Madrasa, Rasalingam, Vratacarya, Kalyana, Vetacastiram, Vishishta Advaita, Sharira, Samkhya, Madarasa.
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Search found 79 books and stories containing Theology; (plurals include: Theologies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mysticism: Its Nature and Function < [July 1965]
Has India at present any Philosophy’, as such, of Her Own? < [Jan-Feb 1940]
Dante < [July 1968]
Hindu Pluralism (by Elaine M. Fisher)
Hinduism in the Sectarian Age < [Chapter 1 - Hindu Sectarianism: Difference in Unity]
Public Theology in Action < [Introduction]
The Construction of India’s Sectarian Publics < [Introduction]
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
Introducing Lakulisa-Pasupata philosophy < [Chapter 4 - The Philosophical Context]
Superconciousness and a Theological explanation < [Chapter 4 - The Philosophical Context]
Anāgārika Dharmapāla (by Bhikkhu Sangharakshita)
Samarangana-sutradhara (Summary) (by D. N. Shukla)
Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) (by Arpita Chakraborty)
10. Śaivism is a Unique Religion < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
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