Beschrijving

The Concept of Upasana: Worship in Sanskrit Literature by Rajani S. Patki is an academic study of the idea and practice of upasana — a Sanskrit term generally translated as worship, devotional meditation, or attentive spiritual practice. The book examines how upasana is understood and employed across a wide range of classical Sanskrit texts, including the Vedas, Upanishads, and later philosophical writings, showing how it functions as a bridge between ritual action and inner devotion. Patki explores both the linguistic roots of the term and its philosophical significance, tracing how different schools of Indian thought integrate upasana with broader models of spiritual knowledge and liberation. This work is aimed at students and scholars of Hindu philosophy, Sanskrit literature, and religious studies, offering clear exposition as well as interpretive analysis that highlights upasana’s role in shaping devotional and contemplative traditions in South Asian culture.