A concise survey of the history of Hinduism, from its origins in the Indus Valley to its increasing popularity in today's Western world. This text focuses particularly on the modern period and provides an introduction to contemporary Hindu beliefs and practices. It looks at the ways in which this religion is meeting the challenges of the modern world.

Hinduism is a concise and readable survey of the history of Hinduism, from its origins in the Indus Valley to its increasing popularity in today's Western world. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary Hindu beliefs and practices and looks at the ways in which this religion is meeting the challenges of the modern world.