Phoni Monasha Dharma (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Native Tribe, 2026
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Paperback. TABLE OF CONTENTSPrefaceAuthor's NoteAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorsChapter 1. Introduction (P 1-6)What is Phoni Monasha Dharma?Understanding the Term "Phonizim"Scope and Purpose of the BookMethodologySources of InformationLimitations of the StudyChapter 2. The Koch Rajbongshi Community (P 7-13)Historical BackgroundEthnic IdentityLanguage and CultureTraditional Social OrganizationReligious DiversityChapter 3. Origin and Historical Development of Phoni Monasha Dharma (P 14-21)Historical BackgroundOral TraditionsEvolution of WorshipArchaeological and Ethnographic PerspectivesContemporary Revival of PhonizimChapter 4. The Sacred Symbol: Phoni Monasha Gaz (Euphorbia neriifolia) (P 22-30)Botanical DescriptionIndigenous NamesSymbolic MeaningSacred StatusComparison with Bathou WorshipSacred Plants in World ReligionsChapter 5. Theology of Phonizim (P 31-40)Concept of the DivinePhoni MonashaDivine ProtectionNature as SacredHumans and the SacredPrayer and WorshipChapter 6. Philosophy of Phonizim (P 41-50)Purpose of Human LifeHarmony with NatureMind (Mon) and Aspiration (Asha)Balance and ModerationHuman FlourishingChapter 7. Cosmology of Phonizim (P 51-59)CreationNature of RealityHuman BeingsSpiritual RealmSacred UniverseChapter 8. Sacred Narratives (P 60-68)Oral TraditionsLegends of Phoni MonashaChand Sadagar, Behula, and LakhindarSymbolismCultural MemoryChapter 9. Ritual System (P 69-78)Household WorshipAnnual FestivalsPhoni Monasha PujaRitual ObjectsSacred OfferingsSongs, Dance, and MusicHealing RitualsChapter 10. Ethics of Phonizim (P 79-89)CompassionNon-InjuryTruthfulnessModerationOne-PointednessRespect for EldersService to HumanityFamily ValuesCommunity Ethics Chapter 11. Sacred Ecology (P 90-99)Ecological WorldviewSacred PlantsBiodiversityConservationIndigenous Environmental EthicsSustainable LivingChapter 12. Religious Leadership (P 100-109)Household Worship LeadersCommunity EldersRitual SpecialistsLeadership Through ServiceContemporary DevelopmentsChapter 13. Community Identity (P 110-119)Followers of PhonizimCultural IdentityRegional VariationsWomen and the Transmission of TraditionIndigenous HeritageContemporary ChallengesChapter 14. Phonizim in Comparative Perspective (P 120-130)Indigenous ReligionsAnimismNature-Based SpiritualityBathou ReligionAncient Iranian Religion (Zoroastrianism)Other Plant-Centred Religious TraditionsChapter 15. Contemporary Issues and Future Directions (P 131-141)DocumentationPreservationAcademic ResearchIntangible Cultural HeritageLegal RecognitionChallenges and OpportunitiesChapter 16. Conclusion (P 142-150)Summary of Major ThemesContribution to Indigenous Religious StudiesRecommendations for Fu Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …
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- Title
- Phoni Monasha Dharma (Paperback)
- Author
- Surjit Singha
- Publisher
- Native Tribe
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 9391413854
- ISBN 13
- 9789391413859
Preliminaries
- Author's Note
- Acknowledgements
- About the Authors
Chapter 1. Introduction (P 1-6)
- What is Phoni Monasha Dharma?
- Understanding the Term "Phonizim"
- Scope and Purpose of the Book
- Methodology
- Sources of Information
- Limitations of the Study
Chapter 2. The Koch Rajbongshi Community (P 7-13)
- Historical Background
- Ethnic Identity
- Language and Culture
- Traditional Social Organization
- Religious Diversity
Chapter 3. Origin and Historical Development of Phoni Monasha Dharma (P 14-21)
- Historical Background
- Oral Traditions
- Evolution of Worship
- Archaeological and Ethnographic Perspectives
- Contemporary Revival of Phonizim
- Botanical Description
- Indigenous Names
- Symbolic Meaning
- Sacred Status
- Comparison with Bathou Worship
- Sacred Plants in World Religions
Chapter 5. Theology of Phonizim (P 31-40)
- Concept of the Divine
- Phoni Monasha
- Divine Protection
- Nature as Sacred
- Humans and the Sacred
- Prayer and Worship
Chapter 6. Philosophy of Phonizim (P 41-50)
- Purpose of Human Life
- Harmony with Nature
- Mind (Mon) and Aspiration (Asha)
- Balance and Moderation
- Human Flourishing
Chapter 7. Cosmology of Phonizim (P 51-59)
- Creation
- Nature of Reality
- Human Beings
- Spiritual Realm
- Sacred Universe
Chapter 8. Sacred Narratives (P 60-68)
- Oral Traditions
- Legends of Phoni Monasha
- Chand Sadagar, Behula, and Lakhindar
- Symbolism
- Cultural Memory
Chapter 9. Ritual System (P 69-78)
- Household Worship
- Annual Festivals
- Phoni Monasha Puja
- Ritual Objects
- Sacred Offerings
- Songs, Dance, and Music
- Healing Rituals
Chapter 10. Ethics of Phonizim (P 79-89)
- Compassion
- Non-Injury
- Truthfulness
- Moderation
- One-Pointedness
- Respect for Elders
- Service to Humanity
- Family Values
- Community Ethics
Chapter 11. Sacred Ecology (P 90-99)
- Ecological Worldview
- Sacred Plants
- Biodiversity
- Conservation
- Indigenous Environmental Ethics
- Sustainable Living
Chapter 12. Religious Leadership (P 100-109)
- Household Worship Leaders
- Community Elders
- Ritual Specialists
- Leadership Through Service
- Contemporary Developments
Chapter 13. Community Identity (P 110-119)
- Followers of Phonizim
- Cultural Identity
- Regional Variations
- Women and the Transmission of Tradition
- Indigenous Heritage
- Contemporary Challenges
Chapter 14. Phonizim in Comparative Perspective (P 120-130)
- Indigenous Religions
- Animism
- Nature-Based Spirituality
- Bathou Religion
- Ancient Iranian Religion (Zoroastrianism)
- Other Plant-Centred Religious Traditions
Chapter 15. Contemporary Issues and Future Directions (P 131-141)
- Documentation
- Preservation
- Academic Research
- Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Legal Recognition
- Challenges and Opportunities
Chapter 16. Conclusion (P 142-150)
- Summary of Major Themes
- Contribution to Indigenous Religious Studies
- Recommendations for Future Research
Appendices
- Glossary of Terms (P 151-157)
- Recommended Reading (P 158-162)
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