The Book of the Vedas - Hardcover

Arya, Virender Kumar

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764155970 ISBN 13: 9780764155970

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2003

Synopsis

Readers seeking spiritual enlightenment, as well as those interested in comparative religion, will find a concise, clearly written introduction to one of the world’s great and ancient faiths in this attractive volume. Placing special emphasis on theVedas, the author describes the historical and geographical background of Hinduism and discusses the religion’s various classic texts. TheVedas share their place—along with the Upanishads and the two great Hindu epics, theMahabharata and the Ramayana—as being among the most important documents of Hindu literature. TheVedas are Hinduism’s original holy texts and the basis of its faith, roughly comparable to the Judeo-Christian Bible. The author presents sample readings from theVedas to give readers an illuminating glimpse into Hindu theology and its pantheon of gods and goddesses. He concludes with a survey of Hindu culture, including marriage and burial customs; the caste system; and Hindu festivals. Here are answers to fundamental questions that include: Who are Kali, Shiva, and Krishna? What is karma? How do ancient Hindu precepts retain their significance in the modern world? This beautiful volume contains more than 200 color illustrations.

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Synopsis:

A concise introduction to one of the world's great religions, this book explores the complexities of the Hindu pantheon and relates it to the classical schools of Hindu philosophy. Outlining the historical and geographical background to Hinduism, the book introduces the reader to the classic texts of Hinduism - the Vedas and the Upanishads - as well as its great epics, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. Concluding with a survey of Hindu culture, including marriage and burial customs, the caste system and festivals, the book aims to explain Hinduism's place in the modern world.

About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0764155970
• ISBN 13: 9780764155970
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128