The Elements of Hinduism
Stephen Cross(Author)
Element Books (Publisher)
Published on 5. September 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-86204-034-2 (ISBN)
Description
This introduction to the history, philosophy, beliefs, mythology and practice of Hinduism unravels the complexities of this world religion. The book looks at the branches of Hinduism as well as its relevance for the modern Western world. The vedic background; the sacrifice and the upanishads; Hindu gods, the trimurti; the Hindu world view, Sankhya and yoga; vedanta; the path of knowledge; the nature of man, rebirth and karma; the bhakti movement; the tantric movement; the role of the guru.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
(Glossary, Index, References)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 130 mm
Weight
142 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-86204-034-2 (9781862040342)
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Content
The vedic background; the sacrifice and the upanishads; Hindu gods, the trimurti; the Hindu world view, Sankhya and yoga; vedanta; the path of knowledge; the nature of man, rebirth and karma; the bhakti movement; the tantric movement; the role of the guru.