Ganapati Song of the Self (S U N Y Series in Religious Studies) by John A. Grimes ISBN 13: 9780791424391

Albany: State University of New York Press, 1995. First printing (full number line). Hardcover. Small bump and crack to rear board at fold; else overall near fine thus. No jacket (as issued). Large octavo in purple paper-backked illus boards; xviii, 231 pages): illustrations; bibliographical references (pages 219-224) and index. Contents: Intro -- Ganapati: Song of the Self -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Scheme of Transliteration -- 1. Introduction -- 2. In the Beginning ... -- 3. Naming is a Very Serious Business -- 4. Fingers Pointing at the Moon -- 5. Songs That Ring, Songs That Roar -- 6. Who Am I? -- 7. Worship of Ganapati (Puja) -- 8. Lovers of the Beloved -- 9. Who Is Ganapati/Ganesa? -- Notes -- Selected Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- Y . SUNY series in religious studies. Ganesh; Ganesha; Ganesja. Religion. Philosophy & Religion. Hinduism ; Ganesa (Hindu deity).