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Hinduism: The Basics introduces readers to the third largest, and arguably the oldest, living religious tradition. It opens a vista into the rich and dynamic ethos of the Hindu religious tradition in India and other parts of the world. The book explores the variety of philosophical schools, priestly rituals, and popular practices common in the Hindu faith, presenting the layered diversity of its traditions and how they function in everyday life.

Chapters unpack key concepts from the tradition and discussions about its various aspects, including:

  • The historical development of Hinduism
  • Religious practices such as pilgrimage, meditation, and life cycle rituals
  • The organisation of Hindu society into castes and related social justice issues
  • The spread of Hinduism around the world, the rise of Hindu nationalism, and other challenges of modernity
  • The continuum between sacred texts in both elite Sanskrit and in South Asian vernacular

    Table of Contents

    Introduction 1. Hinduism in History 2. Foundational and Formative Sacred Texts and Concepts 3. Functional Sacred Texts: Vernacular Performativity 4. Social Organization and Goals for Individual Life 5. Religious Action and Expressions 6. Embracing Modernity 7. Hinduism Beyond India Epilogue

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
      Publication Date: 3/7/2023 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780415716468, 978-0415716468
      ISBN10: 0415716462
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Hinduism: The Basics introduces readers to the third largest, and arguably the oldest, living religious tradition. It opens a vista into the rich and dynamic ethos of the Hindu religious tradition in India and other parts of the world. The book explores the variety of philosophical schools, priestly rituals, and popular practices common in the Hindu faith, presenting the layered diversity of its traditions and how they function in everyday life.

      Chapters unpack key concepts from the tradition and discussions about its various aspects, including:

      • The historical development of Hinduism
      • Religious practices such as pilgrimage, meditation, and life cycle rituals
      • The organisation of Hindu society into castes and related social justice issues
      • The spread of Hinduism around the world, the rise of Hindu nationalism, and other challenges of modernity
      • The continuum between sacred texts in both elite Sanskrit and in South Asian vernacular

        Table of Contents

        Introduction 1. Hinduism in History 2. Foundational and Formative Sacred Texts and Concepts 3. Functional Sacred Texts: Vernacular Performativity 4. Social Organization and Goals for Individual Life 5. Religious Action and Expressions 6. Embracing Modernity 7. Hinduism Beyond India Epilogue

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