On Hinduism
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On Hinduism
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Author : Wendy Doniger
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2014-02-03
On Hinduism written by Wendy Doniger and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-03 with Religion categories.
In this magisterial volume of essays, Wendy Doniger enhances our understanding of the ancient and complex religion to which she has devoted herself for half a century. This series of interconnected essays and lectures surveys the most critically important and hotly contested issues in Hinduism over 3,500 years, from the ancient time of the Vedas to the present day. The essays contemplate the nature of Hinduism; Hindu concepts of divinity; attitudes concerning gender, control, and desire; the question of reality and illusion; and the impermanent and the eternal in the two great Sanskrit epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Among the questions Doniger considers are: Are Hindus monotheists or polytheists? How can atheists be Hindu, and how can unrepentant Hindu sinners find salvation? Why have Hindus devoted so much attention to the psychology of addiction? What does the significance of dogs and cows tell us about Hinduism? How have Hindu concepts of death, rebirth, and karma changed over the course of history? How and why does a pluralistic faith, remarkable for its intellectual tolerance, foster religious intolerance? Doniger concludes with four concise autobiographical essays in which she reflects on her lifetime of scholarship, Hindu criticism of her work, and the influence of Hinduism on her own philosophy of life. On Hinduism is the culmination of over forty years of scholarship from a renowned expert on one of the world's great faiths.
Hinduism
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Author : Kim Knott
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-02-25
Hinduism written by Kim Knott and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-25 with Religion categories.
Hinduism is practised by nearly eighty per cent of India's population, and by some seventy million people outside India. In this Very Short Introduction, Kim Knott offers a succinct and authoritative overview of this major religion, and analyses the challenges facing it in the twenty-first century. She discusses key preoccupations of Hinduism such as the centrality of the Veda as religious texts, the role of Brahmins, gurus, and storytellers in the transmission of divine truths, and the cultural and moral importance of epics such as the Ramayana. In this second edition Knott considers the impact of changes in technology and the flourishing of social media on Hinduism, and looks at the presence of Hinduism in popular culture, considering pieces such as Sita Sings the Blues. She also analyses recent developments in India, and the impact issues such as Hindu nationalism and the politicization of Hinduism have on Hindus worldwide. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Hinduism And Its Relations To Christianity
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Author : John Robson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1874
Hinduism And Its Relations To Christianity written by John Robson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1874 with Christianity and other religions categories.
Focus On Hinduism
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Author : David J. Dell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
Focus On Hinduism written by David J. Dell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Religion categories.
Hinduism Past And Present
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Author : John Murray Mitchell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1885
Hinduism Past And Present written by John Murray Mitchell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1885 with Christianity and other religions categories.
On Hinduism
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Author : Irina N Gajjar
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-09-01
On Hinduism written by Irina N Gajjar and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-01 with Religion categories.
What is Hinduism? Historians, teachers, scholars, and gurus have disagreed for centuries—and continue to disagree. One reason is because Hinduism—the world’s oldest continuously extant major religion—is not a single faith with a static set of beliefs and a single sacred scripture. It is actually a mixture of faiths that have evolved from the inhabitants of the Indian subcontinent—a universal faith that is open to interpretation and evolving scientific truth, and one that deeply respects individual thought. In this, her latest book, Gajjar has striven for clarity in her explanations while recognizing the immense complexity of the subject matter. “In a sense,” she writes, “On Hinduism is an opinion about an opinion. Religions are beliefs and opinions about the universe, about humankind, about birth and death and matters of the spirit. Hinduism itself is a widely held belief system and this work is a true account of what Hindus believe.” On Hinduism is a comprehensive account of contemporary Hinduism, a religion that for many justifies place and existence. The author skillfully weaves together history, philosophy, science, mythology, literature, and biography to give even the novice a strong framework to understand the depth and importance of Hinduism. The book is both an historical and a philosophical account, grounded by the deep reflections of an important mind.
An Essay On Hinduism
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Author : Shridhar Venkatesh Ketkar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1911
An Essay On Hinduism written by Shridhar Venkatesh Ketkar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1911 with Hinduism categories.
Abc Of Hinduism
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Author : Prem P. Bhalla
language : en
Publisher: Educreation Publishing
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Abc Of Hinduism written by Prem P. Bhalla and has been published by Educreation Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Education categories.
Chief Justice P.B. Gajendragadkar of the Supreme Court of India, in a ruling in 1995 wrote, "When we think of the Hindu religion, unlike other religions in the world, the Hindu religion does not claim any one prophet; it does not worship any one god; it does not subscribe to any one dogma; it does not believe in any one philosophic concept; it does not follow any one set of religious rites or performances; in fact, it does not appear to satisfy the narrow traditional features of any religion or creed. It may broadly be described as a way of life and nothing more."ABC of Hinduism introduces innumerable Hindu gods and goddesses that are known by many names in a simple language. It shares a glimpse of how the gods, humans, demons, Yaksh and the Gandharv along with the vast animal and plant world intermingle to shape this vast universe. It gives an insight how the ancient sages, saints and seers sought, interpreted and shared the great wealth of knowledge revealed and brought forward by them. It narrates the special instances in the lives of the important characters in the great epics Ramayan and Mahabharat that have over hundreds of years shaped the lives of those who follow Hinduism. Listed in alphabetic order it simplifies everyday life, explaining what makes Hinduism a flexible and convenient way of life.
Hinduism A Way Of Life
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Author : Sitansu S. Chakravarti
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House
Release Date : 1991-01-01
Hinduism A Way Of Life written by Sitansu S. Chakravarti and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-01-01 with Religion categories.
This is a book on Hinduism designed to explain many South Asian practices, some not confined to Hindus only, that have very often been misunderstood in North America. The book contains essential information on standard Hindu sacraments and rituals, on dress codes, customs and festivals, on worship practices and sacred images. It provides a sampler of prayers, points for reflection and liturgical formulae. It notes peculiarities of emigre Hindu experience in the United States and Canada and incorporates insights from the author`s experience as a Hindu chaplain. The book has been written in response to requests for information from hospitals, ethnic squads in police forces, schools and boards of education, chaplains, social workers, and Hindus themselves. It will be helpful to students as well.
A Critical Study Of Hinduism
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Author : Sarasvati Chennakesavan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
A Critical Study Of Hinduism written by Sarasvati Chennakesavan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Religion categories.