Hinduism—The eBook
The First Comprehensive E-Text Introduction
The contents of Hinduism—The eBook have been carefully selected to balance breadth and depth of coverage. In almost 600 pages, the key teachings of Hinduism are explained clearly and the historical development and spread of the religion is traced from its beginnings down to the present day. Each chapter concludes with a summary of key points, an extensive bibliography, and links to online and audio-visual resources
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Summary of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Vedic Religion and the Sanskrit Language
- Chapter 2: Karma, Time, and Cosmology
- Chapter 3: Hindu Social Organization and Values
- Chapter 4: Dharma and the Individual
- Chapter 5: Indian Philosophical Schools
- Chapter 6: The Epics, Bhagavad Gītā and the Rise of Bhakti
- Chapter 7: Major Hindu Sects, Deities and Purāṇic Myths
- Chapter 8: The Hindu Temple and Worship Rituals
- Chapter 9: Tantra
- Chapter 10: Colonization and Reform
- Chapter 11: Transnational Hinduism in Asia
- Chapter 12: Revitalization and Modernity
- Chapter 13: Hinduism and the West
- Appendix I: A Timeline of Hinduism
- Appendix II: Pronunciation Guide and Glossary