Yogi Heroes and Poets

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Summary

An exploration of the history, religion, and folklore of the Naths, a Hindu lineage known for Hatha yoga practice.

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Preface	p. vii
Introduction	p. ix
Yogis in History
The Naths in Hindi Literature	p. 3
Religious Identity in Gorakhnath and Kabir: Hindus, Muslims, Yogis, and Sants	p. 19
Different Drums in Gwalior: Maharashtrian Nath Heritages in a North Indian City	p. 51
The Influence of the Naths on Bhima Bhoi and Mahima Dharma	p. 63
Theology and Folklore
On the Magnitude of the Yogic Body	p. 79
Awakening Generosity in Nath Tales from Rajasthan	p. 91
Matsyendra's "Golden Legend": Yogi Tales and Nath Ideology	p. 109
What Should Minanath Do to Save His Life?	p. 129
The Matsyendrasamhita: A Yogini-centered Thirteenth-century Text from the South Indian Sambhava Cult	p. 143
Notes	p. 163
Bibliography	p. 199
List of Contributors	p. 219
Index	p. 221
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