{"product_id":"guru-the-spiritual-master-in-eastern-and-western-traditions","title":"Guru: The Spiritual Master in Eastern and Western Traditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Book, Containing Papers Presented At A Conference Held In Venice, Italy, Examines The Relevance Attached To The Institution Of The Guru With Special Reference To The Religions And Philosophies Of India. It Explores The Nature And Function Of The Guru Figure And The MasterDisciple Interaction In Religious Traditions Of The World Including Those Of Hinduism, Buddhism, Ancient Greek, Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Confucianism And Native American Traditions. It Delves Into The Dynamics Of The GuruS Influence And GuruDisciple Interaction That Involves Two Aspects Of Power  Spiritual Power And The Very Worldly SocioPolitical And Economic Interests. It Deals With Characteristics And Charisma Associated With The Figure Of The Spiritual Master, His Authority, Pupils Devotion For Him, Trials For A Pupil, Motivations Of A Guru, Pandita As Guru And Recognition Of The True Master. It Scrutinizes The Difference In The Eastern And Western Traditions VisAVis The GuruDisciple Relationship Referring To A Variety Of Sects, Thinkers And Works: The Mahabharata, Sufism, Tantric Traditions, Theravada And Vajrayana Buddhism, And The Guruvada Among Bauls Of Bengal. The Study Meticulously Unravels Certain Fundamental Questions Like Sources Of Legitimation Of Religious Authority Within A ReligiousSpiritual Tradition. It Throws Light On The Link Between Overcoming Fear, Ritual Death And Immortality, And The Guru Figure In Indian Traditions. The Book Will Interest Scholars Of Religion And Philosophy Particularly Those Studying Hindu And Buddhist ReligiousSpiritual Traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45904522150086,"sku":"DADAX8124603901","price":11.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9389\/1014\/files\/61HS-pLkoBL.jpg?v=1780387999","url":"https:\/\/ergodemedia.com\/products\/guru-the-spiritual-master-in-eastern-and-western-traditions","provider":"Ergodemedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}