This vibrant collection presents 145 brief Bengali lyric poems dedicated to the Hindu goddesses Kali and Uma. McDermott's lively translations evoke the passion and devotion of the followers of Kali and Uma and shed light on the history and practice of goddess worship.Poem 46. Tdra tomar ar ki mane ache? RJR #156.This is the last of four poems traditionally said to have been sung by ... In two senses Siva assures the devotee of the Goddessa#39;s favor: as the premier devotee, under her feet, who can vouch for ... Poem 52. Tuyd anurage ami bhulechi ptriti, SGS #25. Poem 53. Ma tui paris yadi BendrasT, sung by Amrk Singh Arora on Rdngd Caran, Gathani 7664 (1996) . ... But he did not bargain for the five senses, who were permitted entrance by Kali.
Title | : | Singing to the Goddess |
Author | : | Rachel Fell McDermott |
Publisher | : | Oxford University Press on Demand - 2001 |
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