The Hindu WorldSushil Mittal, Gene Thursby Routledge, 02/08/2004 - 672 páginas The Hindu World is the most complete, authoritative and up-to-date one-volume guide to Hindu faith and culture available today. With twenty-four dedicated chapters written by the world's leading Hinduism scholars, it elucidates the history, philosophy and practice of one of the world's great religious traditions. The perfect reference for all students of Hinduism, it is ideal for both for introductory-level study and for use as a definitive reference source. Proving invaluable for its wealth of historical material, in addition, The Hindu World also offers new insights into all aspects of Hindu life, ranging from the devotional texts of the Vedas and Ramayana to current perspectives on dharma and kama, temple architecture, sacred food, ritual, caste, cosmic philosophy, history and modernization. |
Índice
1939 | |
1940 | |
1951 | |
Veda and Upanisad | 1991 |
Rāmāyaṇa | |
Purāņa | |
Karma | |
x015Aaiva | |
Samskāra | |
Varna and Jāti | |
Āśrama | |
Anna | |
Grāma | |
Ālaya | |
Tirtha | |
Bhāṣā | |