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Want to know what Hinduism is all about? This friendly guidegives you the lowdown on the core beliefs and values shared by Hindus and the diverse deities and practices that represent them. From ancient rituals prescribed by sacred texts to modern worship, Hinduism For Dummies leads you on a fascinating journey toward comprehending the vast diversity that exists within the world's oldest religion.
Dharma, karma, and moksha - grasp the importance of moral order, action, and the quest for liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth
Gods, goddesses, and avatars - get acquainted with the Hindu Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva), their companions, and the forms they have taken when descending to earth
Om sweet om - delve into six philosophies that have guided Hindus in their search for Truth and Reality
The power of ten - get answers to ten common questions about Hindus, learn ten common prayers, and get ten traditional pieces of advice
Open the book and find:
How the search for Truth defines the Hindu worldview
Explanations of dharma and karma
The scriptural basis for the caste system
What polytheism is
Major sects and subsects and the gods and goddesses they worship
An introduction to the Vedas, Bhagavad Gita, and Upanishads
Key teachings of Hinduism's spiritual leaders
An overview of major Hindu festivals and pilgrimage sites
Learn to:
Appreciate the Hindu belief that everything is sacred
Grasp the diversity of practices that fall under the umbrella of Hinduism
Recognize the major gods and goddesses worshipped by Hindus
Want to know what Hinduism is all about? This friendly guidegives you the lowdown on the core beliefs and values shared by Hindus and the diverse deities and practices that represent them. From ancient rituals prescribed by sacred texts to modern worship, Hinduism For Dummies leads you on a fascinating journey toward comprehending the vast diversity that exists within the world's oldest religion.
Dharma, karma, and moksha - grasp the importance of moral order, action, and the quest for liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth
Gods, goddesses, and avatars - get acquainted with the Hindu Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva), their companions, and the forms they have taken when descending to earth
Om sweet om - delve into six philosophies that have guided Hindus in their search for Truth and Reality
The power of ten - get answers to ten common questions about Hindus, learn ten common prayers, and get ten traditional pieces of advice
Open the book and find:
How the search for Truth defines the Hindu worldview
Explanations of dharma and karma
The scriptural basis for the caste system
What polytheism is
Major sects and subsects and the gods and goddesses they worship
An introduction to the Vedas, Bhagavad Gita, and Upanishads
Key teachings of Hinduism's spiritual leaders
An overview of major Hindu festivals and pilgrimage sites
Learn to:
Appreciate the Hindu belief that everything is sacred
Grasp the diversity of practices that fall under the umbrella of Hinduism
Recognize the major gods and goddesses worshipped by Hindus
Introduction 1
Part I: Introducing Hinduism 7
Chapter 1: A Quick Overview of Hinduism 9
Chapter 2: From Past to Present: A Condensed History of Hinduism 21
Chapter 3: Hinduism's Core Beliefs and Values 37
Chapter 4: Major Hindu Denominations 51
Chapter 5: The Structure of Hindu Society 65
Part II: The Hindu Pantheon and Its Religious Leaders 79
Chapter 6: Pantheism to Polytheism: From the One to the Very Many 81
Chapter 7: Hindu Gods and Goddesses 89
Chapter 8: The Avatars of Vishnu: The Divine Descent 111
Chapter 9: Revering the Role of Religious Leadership 125
Part III: The Sacred Texts 141
Chapter 10: The Vedas: Centuries of Accumulated Treasures 143
Chapter 11: Gaining Higher Knowledge with the Upanishads 155
Chapter 12: Living with the Epics and Puranas 169
Chapter 13: The Song of the Lord: The Bhagavad Gita 193
Part IV: Hinduism in Practice 205
Chapter 14: Worshipping at Home 207
Chapter 15: Worshipping at Temples 221
Chapter 16: Holydays and Festivals 235
Chapter 17: Cradle to Cremation: The Life-Cycle Rites 255
Chapter 18: Taking a Pilgrimage 269
Part V: Delving Deeper into the Hindu Concept of Reality 287
Chapter 19: The Six Schools of Thought: The Darshanas 289
Chapter 20: Vedanta: The End of Knowledge 305
Chapter 21: The Yogic Path to Salvation 319
Part VI: The Part of Tens 331
Chapter 22: Ten Common Questions About Hindus 333
Chapter 23: Ten Common Prayers 337
Chapter 24: Ten (Plus) Traditional Mandates 343
Index 349
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Religion & Theologie |
| Religion: | Nichtchristliche Religionen |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Introduction.Part I: Introducing Hinduism.Chapter 1: A Quick Overview of Hinduism.Chapter 2: From Past to Present: A Condensed History of Hinduism.Chapter 3: Hinduism's Core Beliefs and Values.Chapter 4: Major Hindu Denominations.Chapter 5: The Structure |
| ISBN-13: | 9780470878583 |
| ISBN-10: | 0470878584 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Srinivasan, Amrutur V |
| Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | preigu, Ansas Meyer, Lengericher Landstr. 19, D-49078 Osnabrück, mail@preigu.de |
| Maße: | 233 x 187 x 27 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Amrutur V Srinivasan |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 12.07.2011 |
| Gewicht: | 0,666 kg |
Introduction 1
Part I: Introducing Hinduism 7
Chapter 1: A Quick Overview of Hinduism 9
Chapter 2: From Past to Present: A Condensed History of Hinduism 21
Chapter 3: Hinduism's Core Beliefs and Values 37
Chapter 4: Major Hindu Denominations 51
Chapter 5: The Structure of Hindu Society 65
Part II: The Hindu Pantheon and Its Religious Leaders 79
Chapter 6: Pantheism to Polytheism: From the One to the Very Many 81
Chapter 7: Hindu Gods and Goddesses 89
Chapter 8: The Avatars of Vishnu: The Divine Descent 111
Chapter 9: Revering the Role of Religious Leadership 125
Part III: The Sacred Texts 141
Chapter 10: The Vedas: Centuries of Accumulated Treasures 143
Chapter 11: Gaining Higher Knowledge with the Upanishads 155
Chapter 12: Living with the Epics and Puranas 169
Chapter 13: The Song of the Lord: The Bhagavad Gita 193
Part IV: Hinduism in Practice 205
Chapter 14: Worshipping at Home 207
Chapter 15: Worshipping at Temples 221
Chapter 16: Holydays and Festivals 235
Chapter 17: Cradle to Cremation: The Life-Cycle Rites 255
Chapter 18: Taking a Pilgrimage 269
Part V: Delving Deeper into the Hindu Concept of Reality 287
Chapter 19: The Six Schools of Thought: The Darshanas 289
Chapter 20: Vedanta: The End of Knowledge 305
Chapter 21: The Yogic Path to Salvation 319
Part VI: The Part of Tens 331
Chapter 22: Ten Common Questions About Hindus 333
Chapter 23: Ten Common Prayers 337
Chapter 24: Ten (Plus) Traditional Mandates 343
Index 349
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Religion & Theologie |
| Religion: | Nichtchristliche Religionen |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Introduction.Part I: Introducing Hinduism.Chapter 1: A Quick Overview of Hinduism.Chapter 2: From Past to Present: A Condensed History of Hinduism.Chapter 3: Hinduism's Core Beliefs and Values.Chapter 4: Major Hindu Denominations.Chapter 5: The Structure |
| ISBN-13: | 9780470878583 |
| ISBN-10: | 0470878584 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Srinivasan, Amrutur V |
| Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | preigu, Ansas Meyer, Lengericher Landstr. 19, D-49078 Osnabrück, mail@preigu.de |
| Maße: | 233 x 187 x 27 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Amrutur V Srinivasan |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 12.07.2011 |
| Gewicht: | 0,666 kg |
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