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Synopsis
One of the world's most ancient religious traditions, Hinduism is the dominant faith of India and, through India's growing expatriate community, an increasingly familiar spiritual force in the West. Having no single founder, creed, teacher or prophet acknowledged by all as central to the religion, and no single holy book that is universally acclaimed as being of primary importance, Hinduism is fascinatingly complex, It is simultaneously a religion, a culture, and a way of life, and in all these aspects it is richly diverse. Understanding Hinduism is an accessible and beautifully illustrated introduction to the key themes of Hinduism, from its many gods and goddesses, including Vishnu, Shiva and Lakshmi; ancient rituals and ceremonies; sacred architecture; epic poetry; karma and rebirth; the ways to liberation that influenced Buddhism to the inspiring teachers and gurus. The course of Hinduism is traced, from its origins in the civilisations of the Indus river region, c.3000 BC, to its significance in Indian culture today, providing a marvellous introduction for all those who wish to understand the Indian world-view, this is an indispensable survey.
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About the Author
Vasudha Narayanan is a Professor of Religion at the University of Florida and a recent President of the American Academy of Religion.
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- PublisherWatkins Publishing
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1907486739
- ISBN 13 9781907486739
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages112
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