Hinduism is perhaps the world's oldest major religion. This comprehensive book explores its rich historical and cultural development, from its Indian roots to its vibrant application in the present, global context. The first section examines the origins of Hinduism, exploring the holy texts and their teachings about the self, the law of karma, and the cycle of birth and death. The second part focuses on spiritual practices - the four main paths and the many Hindu deities. The final section analyses Hindu society, culture and arts. This accessible book provides the perfect reference for anyone wishing to explore the compelling faith and culture that is Hinduism.
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An introduction to "Hindi patterns of liberation": religious systems : a study in the comparison of religions
Hindu Society Under Siege
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CHAPTER 14 Two Dialogues of Janaka — One with the Saintly Woman Sulabhā , and Another with His Wife 14.1 . King Janaka plays an important role in the dharma - related dialogues in the Mahābhārata . One of these dialogues was with ...
Svāmī Dayānanda Sarasvatī , one of the leading figures of modern Hinduism , stands apart from them in his commitment to the Vedas , belief in whose authority was the cornerstone of the Arya Samaj , a reformist Hindu organization that he ...
Photopack Folens Photopacks provide stimulating visual images to resource a range of topics and themes in the classroom ... for Worship FC4417 People in Religion FC4425 Sacred Texts FC4433 ISBN 1-85276-770-7 FOLENS 91781852767709 ST 09.
This is also the central theme of the Hindu Tantras, and Dyczkowski provides new insight into the most literate and extensive interpretations of the Tantras. This book is significant from four points of view.
A selection of Gandhiji s articles drawn mainly from his contributions to young india, the Harijan and the Navjivan on Hinduism.
In the new light thrown by Sri Mataji Nirmala Devi on the subject, Yogi Mahajan gathers the dried-up leaves of the text so far burried under the weight of priesthood and brings them back to life for the seeker of Truth.