著者名：

Guenzi, Caterina

出版元：

SUNY

冊数：

xiv,376p. pap.

刊行年：

2021

ISBN：

9781438482026

Hindu astrology -- Social aspects -- India -- Vārānasi (Uttar Pradesh) -- Predictive astrology.

Investigates the professional practices of astrologers in urban India and their popularity among the educated middle and upper classes.

Introduction
Part I: Institutions
1. The Many Branches of a Tree: Jyotiṣa as a Scholarly Tradition
2. Professors and Prophecies: Astrology at Universities in Banaras
3. Sacred Specialists, Modern Professionals: Astrologers between the Temple and the OfficePlates follow page 100
Part II: Readings
4. Horoscopes and Truth: Divinatory Techniques and Their Applications
5. Karma and Bhāgya: The Idea of Destiny in Astrological Consultations
6. Shared Destinies: Kinship Connections in Horoscope Reading
Part III: Treatments
7. Astrology and Possession: Planetary Influence and Middle-Class Afflictions
8. More or Less Effective: Remedies and Efficacy
Conclusion
Annex: Bachelor's and Master's Syllabi in Jyotiṣa at Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

No.

52737

価格：

6,120円