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The Bhakta and the Sage: An Intertextual Dialogue |
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Thompson, John M.
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| Source |
Dao: A Journal of Comparative Philosophy
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| Volume | v.13 n.1 |
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| Date | 2014.03 |
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| Pages | 23 - 38 |
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| Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media B.V. |
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http://www.springer.com/gp/
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| Location | Dordrecht, the Netherlands [多德雷赫特, 荷蘭] |
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| Content type | 期刊論文=Journal Article |
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| Language | 英文=English |
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| Note | John M. Thompson, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, USA |
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| Keyword | Intertextual; Devotionalism; Mysticism; Textuality; Prajñā |
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| Abstract | Comparing the Bhagavad Gītā and the Buddhist essay “Prajñā is Not-knowing” (Panruo Wuzhi 般若無知) yields interesting insights. The texts have similar dialogical structures and discuss complex philosophical matters. Rhetorically, both texts weave together quotations and allusions from other texts, make liberal use of paradox, and have decidedly spiritual intentions. Their differences, though, remain striking. They emerge from distinct circumstances and their original languages (Sanskrit, Chinese) differ markedly. Stylistically, “Prajñā” is more intellectual and less devotional, espousing a distinctly “this worldly” ideal; by contrast, the Gītā is more dramatic. While espousing “this worldly” ideals, the Gītā is more inclusive and thus more accessible to a broad audience; on the contrary, “Prajñā” has a subtler effect, its “dark” qualities appealing to a more select group. Therefore, while these texts are not “the same,” reading across their convergences and divergences can lead to a deeper understanding of mysticism and cross-cultural spirituality. |
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| Table of contents | 1 Introduction 23
2 Some Initial Caveats 24
3 Placing the Bhakta and the Sage Side-by-Side 26
4 Compare and Contrast 31
5 Some (Premature) Conclusions 36
References 38 |
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| ISSN | 15403009 (P); 15697274 (E) |
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| DOI | 10.1007/s11712-013-9355-9 |
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| Hits | 153 |
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| Created date | 2017.06.07 |
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| Modified date | 2019.11.12 |
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