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While the gods play : Shaiva oracles and predictions on the cycles of history and the destiny of mankind
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While the gods play : Shaiva oracles and predictions on the cycles of history and the destiny of mankind

by Alain Danielou, Barbara Bailey, Michael Baker

An exploration of ancient Shaiva philosophy, analysing concepts of consciousness, cosmic cycles, and human destiny. The work examines the twilight of the Kali Yuga age and reflects on how human actions shape cycles of creation and destruction.

Accession 24712 ISBN 0892811153 Publisher Inner traditions
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