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Book Description
Hinduism is the oldest living religions of the world.
It is also the most complex in terms of its philosophy
and practices and difficult to understand. This volume
looks at the antiquity, definition and significance of
Hinduism, its scriptures, main beliefs, methods of
worship, gods and goddesses and way of life. It also
deals with major concepts of Hinduism such as karma,
dharma, incarnation of God, reincarnation, sacrifice,
maya, Nature or Prakriti, jiva or the bound soul, nature
of Self, God, life after death, evolution of life and
intelligence, marriages, teacher traditions, and
liberation. This book from Jayaram V gives you a
thorough and scholarly understanding of the basic and
essential aspects of the eternal tradition useful to
both lay practitioners and students. .
Special Features
This book presents the
essential features of Hinduism from both historical and
theological perspectives and clarifies some
misunderstandings and misconceptions people have about it. The
writings cover some important facts of its history. They
also reflect author's views and opinions about its
doctrines and beliefs.
Contents
Author’s Note
Antiquity of Hinduism
The Definition of Hinduism
The Distinction of Hinduism
The Scriptures of Hinduism
The Diversity of Hinduism
Main Beliefs of Hinduism
Methods of Worship in Hinduism
The Hindu Way of Life
The Role of Dharma in Hinduism
God in Hinduism
The Individual Self - Atman
Prakriti, the Mother Goddess
Jiva the Embodied Soul
The Incarnations of God
Karma – Meaning and Significance
The Concept of Maya in Hinduism 186
Rebirth or Reincarnation in Hinduism
Gods and Goddesses in Hinduism
Idol Worship in Hinduism
Evolution in Hinduism, a Perspective
Creation as a Process
The Role of Scriptures in Hinduism
Discretion and Dogma in Hinduism
Life after Death
Some Facts about Hindu Marriages
Teacher Traditions of Ancient India
Bondage and Liberation of the Self
Bibliography
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