This book is an indispensable resource for students and researchers wishing to develop a deeper understanding of one of the world's oldest and most multifaceted religious traditions.
Sushil Mittal and Gene Thursby, leading scholars in the field, have brought together a rich variety of perspectives which reflect the current lively state of the field. Studying Hinduism is the result of cooperative work by accomplished specialists in several fields that include anthropology, art, comparative literature, history, philosophy, religious studies, and sociology. Through these...
This book is an indispensable resource for students and researchers wishing to develop a deeper understanding of one of the world's oldest and most...
Explores the history, philosophy and practice of one of the world's great religious traditions. This book offers insights into various aspects of Hindu life, ranging from the devotional texts of the Vedas to perspectives on dharma and kama, temple architecture, sacred food, ritual, caste, cosmic philosophy, history and modernization.
Explores the history, philosophy and practice of one of the world's great religious traditions. This book offers insights into various aspects of Hind...
