| Author | : Wendy Doniger |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 681 |
| Release | : 2014-03 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0199360073 |
On Hinduism is a penetrating analysis of many of the most crucial and contested issues in Hinduism, from the Vedas to the present day. In a series of 63 connected essays, it discusses Hindu concepts of polytheism, death, gender, art, contemporary puritanism, non-violence, and much more.
| Author | : Wendy Doniger |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 808 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9781594202056 |
An engrossing and definitive narrative account of history and myth that offers a new way of understanding one of the world's oldest major religions, The Hindus elucidates the relationship between recorded history and imaginary worlds. The Hindus brings a fascinating multiplicity of actors and stories to the stage to show how brilliant and creative thinkers have kept Hinduism alive in ways that other scholars have not fully explored. In this unique and authoritative account, debates about Hindu traditions become platforms to consider history as a whole.
| Author | : Nirad C. Chaudhuri |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 340 |
| Release | : 1997-01-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9780195640137 |
This book provides a description and interpretation of the religion of the Hindus, focusing on their religious psychology and behaviour. Rejecting familiar assumptions about early Hinduism, Nirad C. Chaudhuri makes a brilliant reassessment of its formative influences and examines temple and image worship in general, and the three major cults of Siva, Krishna and the Mother Goddess.
| Author | : Gavin Flood |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 501 |
| Release | : 2020 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 019873350X |
An authoritative collection on the history of Hindu religious practices. Hindu Practice considers traditions of asceticism, yoga, and devotion, including dance and music, developed in Hinduism over long periods of time.
| Author | : Sadhu Vivekjivandas |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Hinduism |
| ISBN | : 9788175264335 |
"Informs readers about the spiritual, cultural and social heritage of Hinduism. Part I features a brief history and core beliefs of Hinduism, its sacred texts, various denominations, mandirs, holy men and women, sacred places, rivers, festivals, rituals, and sacred symbols and objects. Part II features sadhana, great devotees of God, rishi-scientists of India, Hindu perceptions, Hindu way of life, Hindu reformers, concept of creation, and frequently asked questions on Hinduism."--P. [4] of cover.
| Author | : Himalayan Academy Publications |
| Publisher | : Himalayan Academy Publications |
| Total Pages | : 919 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 1934145009 |
"Since 1979 the international magazine Hinduism Today has been producing a treasury of educational features on all aspects of Sanatana Dharma. Guided by the founder, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, the magazine's editors, who are initiated monks of Kauai's Hindu Monastery, collaborated with holy men and women and experts around the world in creating graphically rich guides to virtually every important aspect of Hinduism. The best of those works are assembled in "What Is Hinduism?" for Hindus and non-Hindus alike to discover the culture, beliefs, worship and mysticism that is India's greatest gift to humanity." --Back cover.
| Author | : Ed Viswanathan |
| Publisher | : books catalog |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Hinduism |
| ISBN | : 9780010004656 |
| Author | : Kim Knott |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 169 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0198745540 |
Hinduism is practised by about 80% of India's population, and by about 30,000,000 people outside India. But how is Hinduism defined, and what basis does the religion have? This work gives concise insights into the central preoccupations of Hinduism.
| Author | : K. M. Sen |
| Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2020-12-29 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 014199472X |
The essential guide to one of the world's most diverse and fascinating faiths, with a Foreword by Amartya Sen K. M. Sen discusses the evolution of Hinduism's central systems of belief and codes of conduct, as well as popular cults and sects such as Bhakti, Tantrika and the mystics of North India, and describes the varying incarnations of its supreme deity, Krishna and Rama among them. He recounts its history from the Indus Valley civilization c.2500 BC and the Vedic age nature gods to its relationship with Buddhism and Jainism and the impact of western culture. And he describes the day-to-day practice of Hinduism - customs, festivals and rituals; the caste system; and its philosophies and exponents. The author's grandson Professor Amartya Sen brings his work right up to date, examining the role of Hinduism in the world today.
