Hindu Rites And Rituals: Origins And Meanings - Softcover

Singh, K.V.

 
9780143425106: Hindu Rites And Rituals: Origins And Meanings
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0143425102 ISBN 13: 9780143425106
Verlag: Penguin Random House India, 2015

Inhaltsangabe

Why is the tulsi considered sacred?
What is the significance of namaste?
Why do Hindus light a lamp before performing a ritual?
Why is it forbidden to sleep facing the south?
Why do Hindus chant 'shanti' three times after performing a rite?
Millions of Hindus the world over grow up observing rites, rituals and religious practices that lie at the heart of Hinduism, but which they don't know the significance of. Often the age-old customs, whose relevance is lost to modern times, are dismissed as meaningless superstitions. The truth, however, is that these practices reveal the philosophical and scientific approach to life that has characterized Hindu thought since ancient times; it is important to revive their original meanings today.
This handy book tells the fascinating stories and explains the science behind the Hindu rites and rituals that we sometimes follow blindly. It is essential reading for anyone interested in India's cultural tradition.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Lt Cdr K.V. Singh served in the armed forces for thirty years. He is widely traveled within the country and abroad and has authored a number of books in English and Hindi, in addition to being an anchor and participant in numerous television programs. He is currently CEO of the Flag Foundation of India.

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Verlag
Penguin Random House India
Erscheinungsdatum
2015
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0143425102
ISBN 13 
9780143425106
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
296
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