Hinduism: The Basics Contributor(s): Shukla-Bhatt, Neelima (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415716454 ISBN-13: 9780415716451 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $109.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2023 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Hinduism - General |
Dewey: 294.5 |
LCCN: 2022042322 |
Series: Basics |
Physical Information: 198 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Hinduism: The Basics introduces the rich diversity of the complex of Hindu traditions by exploring key elements such as: religious practices such as pilgrimage, meditation and life cycle rituals; the organisation of Hindu society into castes and related social justice issues; the spread of Hinduism around the world, the rise of Hindu nationalism and other challenges of modernity; sacred texts in both Sanskrit and in vernacular languages of South Asia; and Hindu worldviews including karma, reincarnation and ethics. Featuring a glossary, maps, timeline and list of key deities, this is an ideal introduction to the Hindu tradition for undergraduates and others new to the study of Hinduism. |