Yogi heroes and poets : histories and legends of the Naths / edited by David N. Lorenzen and Adrián Muñoz.

This book provides a remarkable range of information on the history, religion, and folklore of the Nāth Yogis. A Hindu lineage prominent in North India since the eleventh century, Nāths are well-known as adepts of Hatha yoga and alchemical practices said to increase longevity. Long a heterogeneous g...

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Other Authors: Lorenzen, David N., Muñoz, Adrián
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Albany : State University of New York Press, ©2011.
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