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Yoga in Ṛgveda: An Exploration of its Application and Meaning
Get PDFThe article explores the semantics and application of yoga in Ṛgveda. It evaluates the validity of yoga referring to a literal yoking of horses by providing an overview of its uses in Ṛgveda. This is compared with the middle (Kaṭha and Śvetāśvatara) Upaniṣads’ treatment of yoga, to assess whether they signify the inception of a spiritual understanding, which includes the employment of horses and chariots as metaphors. In Ṛgveda, there are mantras where the yoking of horses is achieved via the mind and, therefore, is not literal. The implications are that the Upaniṣads reflect a continuation of Ṛgveda’s understanding of horses and chariots and their role in yoga. In the literature stating that it is literal, there is an absence of a critical analysis of yoga’s application in Ṛgveda and, most importantly, supporting evidence.The article explores the semantics and application of yoga in Ṛgveda. It evaluates the validity of yoga referring to a literal yoking of horses by providing an overview of its uses in Ṛgveda. This is compared with the middle (Kaṭha and Śvetāśvatara) Upaniṣads’ treatment of yoga, to assess whether they signify the inception of a spiritual understanding, which includes the employment of horses and chariots as metaphors. In Ṛgveda, there are mantras where the yoking of horses is achieved via the mind and, therefore, is not literal. The implications are that the Upaniṣads reflect a continuation of Ṛgveda’s understanding of horses and chariots and their role in yoga. In the literature stating that it is literal, there is an absence of a critical analysis of yoga’s application in Ṛgveda and, most importantly, supporting evidence
Zur Repräsentation von Autismus in Konbini ningen (2016) von MURATA Sayaka: Relektüre aus Perspektive der Disability Studies
Get PDFKonbini ningen コンビニ人間 (Convenience Store Woman), published in 2016 by MURATA Sayaka 村田沙耶香 (b. 1979) is probably the best-known work of Heisei-era literature. Translated into many languages, it is receiving intensive reception in Japan as well as internationally and is the subject of scholarly debates. It is characterized by several attributes considered to be characteristic of the highly heterogeneous Japanese literature of that era, and at the same time, it can be utilized by and is informative for a variety of different perspectives and theoretical approaches. The protagonist of this work, Furukura Keiko, exhibits conspicuous features that, beyond a supposed norm deviating thinking and perception, can be read as signs of autism and thus of a psychological disability.Drawing on an overview of the author, the novel, and definitional and basic considerations about autism in the context of literary studies, I analyze in close reading three aspects that are pivotal to the negotiation of autism in Konbini ningen, borrowing from literary and cultural disability studies. By focusing on the protagonist, her thought patterns, and her interpersonal relations, I discuss how these can be appreciated in light of contemporary socio-cultural debates and phenomena as well as recent developments in the understanding and representation of psychological disabilities in Japan. Throughout, I follow the assumption that ambiguity as a narrative strategy not only decisively shapes the novel and contributes significantly to its great success, but can also act in the sense of representing neurodivergence and especially people on the autism spectrum.Konbini ningen コンビニ人間 (Convenience Store Woman), published in 2016 by MURATA Sayaka 村田沙耶香 (b. 1979) is probably the best-known work of Heisei-era literature. Translated into many languages, it is receiving intensive reception in Japan as well as internationally and is the subject of scholarly debates. It is characterized by several attributes considered to be characteristic of the highly heterogeneous Japanese literature of that era, and at the same time, it can be utilized by and is informative for a variety of different perspectives and theoretical approaches. The protagonist of this work, Furukura Keiko, exhibits conspicuous features that, beyond a supposed norm deviating thinking and perception, can be read as signs of autism and thus of a psychological disability.Drawing on an overview of the author, the novel, and definitional and basic considerations about autism in the context of literary studies, I analyze in close reading three aspects that are pivotal to the negotiation of autism in Konbini ningen, borrowing from literary and cultural disability studies. By focusing on the protagonist, her thought patterns, and her interpersonal relations, I discuss how these can be appreciated in light of contemporary socio-cultural debates and phenomena as well as recent developments in the understanding and representation of psychological disabilities in Japan. Throughout, I follow the assumption that ambiguity as a narrative strategy not only decisively shapes the novel and contributes significantly to its great success, but can also act in the sense of representing neurodivergence and especially people on the autism spectrum.Konbini ningen コンビニ人間 (Convenience Store Woman), published in 2016 by MURATA Sayaka 村田沙耶香 (b. 1979) is probably the best-known work of Heisei-era literature. Translated into many languages, it is receiving intensive reception in Japan as well as internationally and is the subject of scholarly debates. It is characterized by several attributes considered to be characteristic of the highly heterogeneous Japanese literature of that era, and at the same time, it can be utilized by and is informative for a variety of different perspectives and theoretical approaches. The protagonist of this work, Furukura Keiko, exhibits conspicuous features that, beyond a supposed norm deviating thinking and perception, can be read as signs of autism and thus of a psychological disability.Drawing on an overview of the author, the novel, and definitional and basic considerations about autism in the context of literary studies, I analyze in close reading three aspects that are pivotal to the negotiation of autism in Konbini ningen, borrowing from literary and cultural disability studies. By focusing on the protagonist, her thought patterns, and her interpersonal relations, I discuss how these can be appreciated in light of contemporary socio-cultural debates and phenomena as well as recent developments in the understanding and representation of psychological disabilities in Japan. Throughout, I follow the assumption that ambiguity as a narrative strategy not only decisively shapes the novel and contributes significantly to its great success, but can also act in the sense of representing neurodivergence and especially people on the autism spectrum.Konbini ningen コンビニ人間 (Convenience Store Woman), published in 2016 by MURATA Sayaka 村田沙耶香 (b. 1979) is probably the best-known work of Heisei-era literature. Translated into many languages, it is receiving intensive reception in Japan as well as internationally and is the subject of scholarly debates. It is characterized by several attributes considered to be characteristic of the highly heterogeneous Japanese literature of that era, and at the same time, it can be utilized by and is informative for a variety of different perspectives and theoretical approaches. The protagonist of this work, Furukura Keiko, exhibits conspicuous features that, beyond a supposed norm deviating thinking and perception, can be read as signs of autism and thus of a psychological disability.Drawing on an overview of the author, the novel, and definitional and basic considerations about autism in the context of literary studies, I analyze in close reading three aspects that are pivotal to the negotiation of autism in Konbini ningen, borrowing from literary and cultural disability studies. By focusing on the protagonist, her thought patterns, and her interpersonal relations, I discuss how these can be appreciated in light of contemporary socio-cultural debates and phenomena as well as recent developments in the understanding and representation of psychological disabilities in Japan. Throughout, I follow the assumption that ambiguity as a narrative strategy not only decisively shapes the novel and contributes significantly to its great success, but can also act in the sense of representing neurodivergence and especially people on the autism spectrum
The Bleeding Heart: Arshi I. Ahmadzai's Exploration of Feminine Identity: A Photo Essay
No full textThis article showcases the complex intersection of feminine identity and culturalheritage through the work of artist Arshi I. Ahmadzai. Drawing on Persian and Mughalminiature traditions together with the abstract aesthetics of the Bauhaus, Ahmadzai’srecent series explore how women experience emotional and physical transformations.Central to her work is the recurring symbol of the bleeding heart, which embodies pain,vulnerability, and a deep emotional connection. Through her use of fabric, naturalpigments, and Urdu writing—often intentionally unreadable—Ahmadzai blends poetrywith artistic expression, creating a unique visual language that resonates acrosscultural boundaries. Her experiences in India, Kabul, and Weimar (Germany)profoundly shape her art practice. This article captures how Ahmadzai’s art not onlyreflects her personal struggles with patriarchal norms but also offers a universalcommentary on the sanctity of the feminine experience, culminating in a body of workthat is both intimate and powerful. Her art engages deeply with Sufi tradition and is anexploration of pain, resilience, and the sacredness of the feminine in a modern, globalworld
Drawn to Change: Image-Text Interplay in Indian Graphic Journalism: A Photo Essay
No full textThis article introduces Indian graphic journalism by exploring the general dynamics ofthe interplay of text and sequential visual narrative within this medium. A close readingof a selected work—a graphic feature on the suicide of the Dalit student RohithVemula in 2016, published on the Indian news platform The Quint—shows that thegenre's success is driven largely by three key factors: the accessibility of images, theircaptivating nature, and their ability to convey additional layers of meaning. An overviewof the current landscape of Indian graphic journalism will contextualize the findings,emphasizing the diversity of genre within the format. The article demonstratesthat graphic journalism spans various genres with reportage, feature stories, and opinionpieces standing out as the most prominent within the Indian context. Across thesegenres, the inherent subjectivity of the drawn image is employed deliberately to challengedominant narratives and bring marginalized voices to the forefront, giving rise todiverse forms of “visual activism” and creating valuable archives of protest and socialcommentary
Der deutsche Sinologe Richard Wilhelm (1873– 1930) und seine Übersetzungswerke aus heutiger Sicht. Interview mit der Sinologin Prof. Dr. Dorothea Wippermann (Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main)
No full textDer deutsche Sinologe Richard Wilhelm, Gründer der Frankfurter Sinologie und des China-Instituts an der Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main e. V., nimmt einen wichtigen Platz sowohl in der deutschen und internationalen Sinologie als auch in der Geschichte der chinesisch-deutschen Übersetzung ein. Der Rückblick auf Richard Wilhelm und seine Kulturmission in China und Frankfurt in Dorothea Wippermanns Wilhelm-Biografie (2020) hilft nicht nur, die Geschichte der Beziehungen und des Austauschs zwischen China und Deutschland besser zu verstehen, sondern auch, die Hintergründe gegenwärtiger Entwicklungen besser zu berücksichtigen. Seit mehreren Jahrzehnten beschäftigt sich Dorothea Wippermann als Professorin für Chinesische Sprache und Kultur im Fach Sinologie an der Universität Frankfurt mit der chinesischen Sprache, chinesisch-deutscher Übersetzung und chinesisch-westlicher Transkulturalität. Von 2007 bis 2015 war sie Vorstandvorsitzende des Konfuzius-Instituts an der Frankfurter Universität. In mehreren Publikationen hat sie das Leben und Wirken von Richard Wilhelm behandelt und sich mit Theorie und Praxis der chinesisch-deutschen Übersetzung beschäftigt. Dieses Interview nimmt Richard Wilhelms Übersetzungswerk als Beispiel und kreist auch aus heutiger Perspektive um Aspekte der Übersetzung der chinesischen Klassiker sowie um Fragen der Übersetzungsmethodik, Textauswahl und der beteiligten Übersetzenden
Return to the Imperial System or Pursuing Global Good Governance. Dialogue with Professor Yu Keping on Imperial Studies and Global Order
No full textThe debate about empires and their historical role has played a rather subordinate role in western academic discussion in recent decades. The world assumed that with the collapse of the Soviet Union, the history of empires had come to an end. Francis Fukuyama accordingly proclaimed the “end of history.” Although some books on this topic were published in the 2000s, such as Herfried Münkler’s book “Empires: The Logic of World Domination from Ancient Rome to the US” (2007), which primarily deals with the rise and fall of empires in the past and present and has also been translated into Chinese; “Empires of World History” by Jane Burbank and Frederick Cooper (2011), or a book publication of the same name by Niv Horesh (2021); their titles already indicate that these are primarily studies with a strong historical focus
Gisela Trommsdorff, Hans-Joachim Kornadt und Carmen Schmidt (Hgg.): Sozialer Wandel in Deutschland und Japan. 30 Jahre DeutschJapanische Gesellschaft für Sozialwissenschaften
No full textSüdostasiens FightWorld Spuren
No full textMyanmar/Thailand: Zwei zentrale Folgen der Netflix-Serie FightWorld konzentrieren sich auf Südostasiens Kampfkunst. Beleuchtet werden Muay Thai (Thai-Boxen) und sein weniger bekann-tes Pendant Lethwei aus Myanmar
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No full textPrescila Avila aus Daet Camarines-Sur erzählt im Interview aus ihrem Alltag als Barangay-Vorsitzende