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The Philosophy Of Ramdas, James Weldon Plaugher
The Philosophy Of Ramdas, James Weldon Plaugher
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
The name "Ramdas," which will be used extensively throughout this paper to refer to the principal subject, is an example of the Indian custom of using only one name for great men. Usually it is the first name, or a name used after taking up "the new life." Another custom practiced is that of having the name carry religious connotations. In Ramdas' case, the first part, "Ram," stands for God, and the "das" stands for servant. Ramdas' name in his early life was Vittal Rao.
Ritual Aspects Of The Far Eastern Secular Arts, William George Webster Mcconnell
Ritual Aspects Of The Far Eastern Secular Arts, William George Webster Mcconnell
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
A few words with regard to certain aspects of the terms religious art and secular art seem appropriate to a proper statement of the problem to be investigated in this thesis. In recent years Western students of art have real177ized that many instances exist which may not be classified easily in either category. Peter Fingesten, a student of the arts, has suggested that the term sacred art might beat be reserved for icons, paintings, reliquaries, and all implements of ritual and worship. Art objects in this category are produced according to hieratic code and symbolism. On the other hand, there …