Lord Śiva's Song: the Īśvara Gītā

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Acknowledgments; Introduction; The Historical Background of the Iśvara Gītā; Intertextuality and Hinduism: The Iśvara Gītā, the Bhagavad Gītā, and the Yoga Sūtras; Action and Renunciation; Philosophy and Practice: The Pāśupata Path of Godhood; Mainstreaming Pāśupata Practice; The Yoga of the Pāśupatas; Unity and Diversity Among the Gods; Notes on Translation; Guide to Sanskrit Pronounciation; Suggestions for Further Reading; Notes; Translation; Chapter One: The Arrival of the Gods; Chapter Two: The Changeless Self; Chapter Three: The Unmanifest Lord; Chapter Four: The God of Gods. Acknowledgments Introduction The Historical Background of the Iśvara Gītā Intertextuality and Hinduism: The Iśvara Gītā, the Bhagavad Gītā, and the Yoga Sūtras Action and Renunciation Philosophy and Practice: The Pāśupata Path of Godhood Mainstreaming Pāśupata Practice The Yoga of the Pāśupatas Unity and Diversity Among the Gods Notes on Translation Guide to Sanskrit Pronounciation Suggestions for Further Reading Notes Translation Chapter One: The Arrival of the Gods Chapter Two: The Changeless Self Chapter Three: The Unmanifest Lord Chapter Four: The God of Gods.