Author: Stanley Rice
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Caste
Languages : en
Pages : 232

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Author: Percival Stanley Pitcairn Rice
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
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Author: K V Singh
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9385890042
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 220

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Why is the tulsi considered sacred? What is the significance of namaste? Why do Hindus light a lamp before performing a ritual? Why is it forbidden to sleep facing the south? Why do Hindus chant 'shanti' three times after performing a rite? Millions of Hindus the world over grow up observing rites, rituals and religious practices that lie at the heart of Hinduism, but which they don't know the significance of. Often the age-old customs, whose relevance is lost to modern times, are dismissed as meaningless superstitions. The truth, however, is that these practices reveal the philosophical and scientific approach to life that has characterized Hindu thought since ancient times; it is important to revive their original meanings today. This handy book tells the fascinating stories and explains the science behind the Hindu rites and rituals that we sometimes follow blindly. It is essential reading for anyone interested in India's cultural tradition.

Author: Ranjeeta Singh
Publisher:
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Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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"Interpreting Hindu Customs: An Introduction to Sacred Traditions" serves as a gateway for readers to understand the profound significance of worship of various deities and rich customs and rituals within Hinduism. Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world. This book navigates through the intricate set of Hindu customs, shedding light on their origins, evolution and symbolic meanings. From worship rituals to festival celebrations to personal devotions, each custom is examined with sensitivity and reverence, highlighting its role in shaping individual and collective identities within the Hindu community. As an introductory guide, "Interpreting Hindu Customs" invites readers on a transformative journey of discovery, inviting them to explore the timeless wisdom embedded within these sacred traditions. Children often have curiosity around the various practices, especially those children growing up outside of India. Sometimes, even adults do not have answers to all the curious queries. Whether you are a kid or a teenager or parent of kids who wants to teach their kids about Hinduism or practitioner or curious seeker of knowledge interested in Hindu culture, this book would prove to be an invaluable resource for unlocking the profound mysteries and timeless truths of Hindu customs in an easy to understand format.

Author: Prem P. Bhalla
Publisher: Pustak Mahal
ISBN: 812230902X
Category : Hinduism
Languages : en
Pages : 320

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Rites, rituals and customs play a major role in the life of every person, irrespective of religious affiliations.Right from the time of birth, till a person's passing away and even after it, rites and rituals follow a Hindu, much like a shadow. This book outlines all these practices from the sunrise to the sunset years. It makes for an enlightening reading for Hindus as well as non-Hindus.

Author: Mark W. Muesse
Publisher: Fortress Press
ISBN: 1451414005
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 242

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Renowned lecturer from The Teaching Company, Mark W. Muesse brings readers into an encounter with the world's oldest living religious tradition, known as Hinduism. Muesse's brief survey, challenges the perception of Hinduism as one religious tradition, showing how wonderfully rich and diverse this 5,000-year old story truly is. He traces the vast history and practices of classic and diverse traditions, moving from the origins in the Indus Valley up through classic and contemporary periods. Muesse exhibits a keen sense of the myriad spiritualities associated with Hinduism, demonstrating how the religious tradition is both monotheistic and polytheistic.

Author: Jean Antoine Dubois
Publisher:
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Category : Hinduism
Languages : en
Pages : 782

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For 30 years the author, a French missionary, lived among the Hindus, adopting their dress and customs and studying their social and religious institutions. The English government found this account of the results of his observations valuable enough to translate and publish it for the use of officials and oriental students.

Author: Walter Hazen
Publisher: Milliken Publishing Company
ISBN: 0787727407
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 17

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This packet introduces your students to the oldest organized religion in the world: Hinduism. They will learn about many aspects of Hindu culture, including birth ceremonies, marriage, funeral customs, women's role in society, and major events in Hinduism's history, and more. In addition to valuable historical and practical information, this packet provides review questions, questions for discussion, key word lists, and an answer key. These features facilitate student assimilation of the fundamentals of a religion practiced by an estimated 781 million people around the globe. Whether your objective is a comprehensive study of Hinduism or a simple overview, this packet affords you the opportunity to easily accomplish either one. You will be delighted to observe your students' growing understanding of the rich culture and history of a religion believed to date back to prehistoric times.

Author: Stanley Rice
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788184420197
Category : Caste
Languages : en
Pages : 235

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Author: Mahatma Gandhi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788123709277
Category : Hinduism
Languages : en
Pages : 119

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A selection of Gandhiji s articles drawn mainly from his contributions to young india, the Harijan and the Navjivan on Hinduism. Written on different occassions, these articles present a picture of hindu dharma I all its richness, comprehensiveness and sensitivity to the existential delimmas of human existence.