Essential Hinduism / Steven J. Rosen ; foreword by Graham M. Schweig.
| Author/creator | Rosen, Steven, 1955- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2006. |
| Description | xxi, 266 pages ; 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foreword / by Graham M. Schweig -- Introduction -- The antecedents : everything comes from something -- Hinduism : the one and the many -- Dharma and the Hindu social system -- What are the Vedas? -- Epic Hinduism -- The Bhagavad-Gita and the life of Lord Krishna -- The Puranas and the Bhagavata -- Vaishnavism and the practice of Hinduism -- Underlying metaphysics -- The yoga of eating -- Idols, deities, worship, and temples -- Festivals and holidays -- Sonic theology -- Conclusion. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [245]-249) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006024490 |
| ISBN | 0275990060 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780275990060 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BL1202 .R55 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |