What do Hindus believe? What festivals do they celebrate? This book introduces young readers to Hinduism.
This book provides a much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism, the religion of the majority of people in India.
This book studies the diverse and often competitive strands of Hindu traditions, Hindu festivals and life-cycle rituals and examines them in the context of globalized religions.
trumpet voice proclaimed the glad tidings: “Hear, ye children of immortal bliss! Even ye that reside in higher spheres! I have found the Ancient One who ... He is everywhere, the pure and formless One, the Almighty and the All-merciful.
This book provides a comprehensive survey of the Hindu tradition, dealing with the history of Hindusim, the sacred writings of the Hindus, the Hindu worldview, and the specifics of the major branches of Hindusim--Vaisnavism, S aivism, and S ...
This book presents the Hindu religious tradition's major events, individuals, texts, sects, and concepts in the context of its historical development through various periods.
First Published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Discusses the historical origins, teachings, practices, persecution, spread, and challenges of the world's third largest religion, Hinduism.
Dharma, karma, and moksha — grasp the importance of moral order, action, and the quest for liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth Gods, goddesses, and avatars — get acquainted with the Hindu Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva), ...
This volume is an invaluable resource for students in need of an introduction to the key tenets and diverse practice of Hinduism, past and present.
Far from being unchanging, Hinduism has, like any faith of duration, evolved in response to changing cultural, political and ideological demands. The book brings together some of the leading scholars working on South Asian religions today.