Essential Hinduism / Steven J. Rosen ; foreword by Graham M. Schweig.

Author/creator Rosen, Steven, 1955-
Format Book
Publication InfoWestport, Conn. : Praeger, 2006.
Descriptionxxi, 266 pages ; 25 cm
Supplemental ContentTable 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [245]-249) and index.
LCCN 2006024490
ISBN0275990060 (alk. paper)
ISBN9780275990060

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Joyner General Stacks BL1202 .R55 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold