MUDRAS AUF BALI. Handhaltungen Der Priester.: Kulturen Der Erde, (Paperback)

<p>"MUDRAS AUF BALI. Handhaltungen Der Priester" is a profound ethnographic and spiritual study focused on the intricate sacred hand gestures, or mudras, employed by the priests of Bali. This work, originally part of the <i>Kulturen Der Erde</i> series, serves as a detailed documentation of the ritualistic practices that define the religious life of the island. Through a combination of visual representation and descriptive analysis, the book explores how these precise hand positions function as a bridge between the physical and the divine during complex ceremonies.</p><p>The text examines the specific meanings and sequences of mudras used by clergy in Bali, highlighting the island's unique syncretic spiritual heritage. It provides invaluable insights into the symbolic language of Balinese ritual, capturing the elegance and complexity of these ancient traditions. For scholars of anthropology, religious studies, and Asian art, this work offers a rare window into the traditional liturgical practices of the early 20th century. By cataloging these sacred forms, the book preserves a vital aspect of Balinese cultural identity and religious expression, making it an essential resource for understanding the deeper dimensions of Balinese spirituality and its connection to broader Vedic and Tantric traditions.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• MUDRAS AUF BALI. Handhaltungen Der Priester.: Kulturen Der Erde, (Paperback)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025855370
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 138