Overview
Religious Studies : Investigation of the many lives of the Mah膩bh膩rata, including primary sources (in translation) and key secondary works on the history and historiography of the Mah膩bh膩rata tradition. The Bhagavadg墨t膩 and itsinfluential reception history across the globe. Topics explored include religious perspectives on death; debates about dharma, political power, and morally justified violence; classical Indian aesthetics; devotional (bhakti) traditions; colonial and post-colonial constructions of religion; and contemporary debates about caste and gender.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Stainton, Hamsa (Fall)
