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Hindu Writings: A Short Introduction to the Major Sources (Oneworld Short Guides) - Softcover

K. Klostermaier, Klaus

 
9781851682300: Hindu Writings: A Short Introduction to the Major Sources (Oneworld Short Guides)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1851682309 ISBN 13: 9781851682300
Verlag: Oneworld Publications, 2000

Inhaltsangabe

These translated extracts from all forms of Hindu literature, from the ancient scriptures to modern political writings, are accompanied by the author's commentary describing and analyzing the texts.

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Klaus K. Klostermaier, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, is University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Manitoba in Canada.

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In this unique introduction to the literature of the Hindu tradition, Klaus K. Klostermaier presents the rich diversity of writings with a characteristic blend of authority and clarity.

From the ancient Vedas, through the sweeping epic that is the Mahabharata, to the words of Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, and contemporary teachers like Sathya Sai Baba, the author treads a steady path through the complexity and volume of Hindu literature. Featuring an introduction and commentary for each extract, this text covers all the key areas of the Hindu writings, including:
-- Indra, Siva and Krsna: the major gods their role in the scriptures, and their associated sects
-- Hinduism and femininity in the scriptures: the goddesses of the Devi religion
-- classical Hindu philosophy and theology
-- nationalism and secularity: modern political writings
-- the continuing controversy of caste

A coherent and informative guide that demonstrates both the development of the tradition and the profound wisdom at its core, this book will be appreciated by readers of all levels and backgrounds.

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Verlag
Oneworld Publications
Erscheinungsdatum
2000
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1851682309
ISBN 13 
9781851682300
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
210
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