Ismaili Hymns from South Asia: An Introduction to the Ginans

by Zawahir Moir, Christopher Shackle

Overview

The Aga Khans have long played a prominent part on the international stage, but much less tends to be understood about the most important group of their followers, the Khoja Ismailis of South Asia, who are now also settled in many other parts of the world. Even less is generally known about the hymns, called ginans, which have historically formed so central an element in the religious life and rituals of the Ismaili community. The principal aim of this anthology is to fill this gap by providing a sympathetic introduction to this still largely unexplored tradition of South Asian devotional literature, and to draw attention to the many features of remarkable interest which it contains.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780700711468
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/26/2000
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Zawahir Moir, Christopher Shackle

Table of Contents

Part 1 Introduction; Chapter 1 Part I: Ismailism in South Asia and the Ginans; Chapter 2 Part II: Script and Language; Part 2 Texts and Translations; Chapter 3 Hymns of Instruction; Chapter 4 Ritual Hymns; Chapter 5 Devotional Hymns; Chapter 6 The Cosmic Cycle; Chapter 7 Tales of the Mission;