Author: John Nicol Farquhar
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christianity and other religions
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
An Outline of the Religious Literature of India
Author: John Nicol Farquhar
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christianity and other religions
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christianity and other religions
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
Outline of the Religious Literature of India
Author: J. N. Farquhar
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
ISBN: 9788120820869
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
The author believes that it would be necessary for a student of Indian religions to undertake first of all a long and difficult investigation into sources, and further that from the point of view of the study of religions what was wanted was wanted was not so much fresh study of individual books as a clear comoprehensive survey of the literature so far as critical inquiry, translations and the publication of texts have made it known, so that the student might be able to begin the study of any part of it with intelligence and to find his way without serious difficulty to all the existing literature, modern as well as ancient which deals with the section of the field in which he is interested.
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
ISBN: 9788120820869
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
The author believes that it would be necessary for a student of Indian religions to undertake first of all a long and difficult investigation into sources, and further that from the point of view of the study of religions what was wanted was wanted was not so much fresh study of individual books as a clear comoprehensive survey of the literature so far as critical inquiry, translations and the publication of texts have made it known, so that the student might be able to begin the study of any part of it with intelligence and to find his way without serious difficulty to all the existing literature, modern as well as ancient which deals with the section of the field in which he is interested.
India's Agony Over Religion
Author: Gerald James Larson
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791424124
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Presents the contemporary religious crisis in India, providing historical perspective and focusing on the crises in Punjab, Kashmir, and Ayodhya.
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791424124
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Presents the contemporary religious crisis in India, providing historical perspective and focusing on the crises in Punjab, Kashmir, and Ayodhya.
Ancient India
Author: Mahajan V.D.
Publisher: S. Chand Publishing
ISBN: 9352531329
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
Ancient Indian history has always been mystical; more so a virtual utopia for historians and researchers. This scholarly text narrates the ancient Indian history from the genesis of civilisations to the early middle ages. It examines the sources, chronology of civilisations and authoritatively details the facts, feats, triumphs and religious crusades of the period. It unveils the rich cultural, religious and social diversity that is uniquely and peculiarly Indian. The book is of immense use to students and scholars of history and for candidates preparing for civil services examinations.
Publisher: S. Chand Publishing
ISBN: 9352531329
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
Ancient Indian history has always been mystical; more so a virtual utopia for historians and researchers. This scholarly text narrates the ancient Indian history from the genesis of civilisations to the early middle ages. It examines the sources, chronology of civilisations and authoritatively details the facts, feats, triumphs and religious crusades of the period. It unveils the rich cultural, religious and social diversity that is uniquely and peculiarly Indian. The book is of immense use to students and scholars of history and for candidates preparing for civil services examinations.
Hinduism
Author: Roshen Dalal
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184752776
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1068
Book Description
An invaluable encyclopedia of Hinduism Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions; an amalgam of diverse beliefs and schools, it originates in the Vedas and is rooted in Indian culture. Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide illuminates complex philosophical concepts through lucid definitions, a historical perspective and incisive analyses. It examines various aspects of Hinduism, covering festivals and rituals, gods and goddesses, philosophers, memorials, aesthetics, and sacred plants and animals. The author also explores pivotal ideas, including moksha, karma, dharma and samsara, and details the diverse commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita and other important texts. Citing extensively from the regional languages, the book describes Hinduism’s innumerable myths and legends, and looks at the many versions of texts including the Ramayana and Mahabharata, placing each entry in its historical context and tracing its evolution to the present. • Outlines all eighteen major Puranas, the 108 Upanishads, and a selection of Vaishnava, Sahiva and Tantric texts • Provides quotations from rare original texts • A product of years of research, with a wide range of entries
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184752776
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1068
Book Description
An invaluable encyclopedia of Hinduism Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions; an amalgam of diverse beliefs and schools, it originates in the Vedas and is rooted in Indian culture. Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide illuminates complex philosophical concepts through lucid definitions, a historical perspective and incisive analyses. It examines various aspects of Hinduism, covering festivals and rituals, gods and goddesses, philosophers, memorials, aesthetics, and sacred plants and animals. The author also explores pivotal ideas, including moksha, karma, dharma and samsara, and details the diverse commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita and other important texts. Citing extensively from the regional languages, the book describes Hinduism’s innumerable myths and legends, and looks at the many versions of texts including the Ramayana and Mahabharata, placing each entry in its historical context and tracing its evolution to the present. • Outlines all eighteen major Puranas, the 108 Upanishads, and a selection of Vaishnava, Sahiva and Tantric texts • Provides quotations from rare original texts • A product of years of research, with a wide range of entries
Subject Index of Modern Books Acquired
The Secret of the Three Cities
Author: Douglas Renfrew Brooks
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226075693
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The esoteric Hindu traditions of Tantrism have profoundly influenced the development of Indian thought and civilization. Emerging from elements of yoga and wisdom traditions, shamanism, alchemy, eroticism, and folklore, Tantrism began to affect brahmanical Hinduism in the ninth century. Nevertheless, Tantrism and its key historical figures have been ignored by scholars. This accessible work introduces the concepts and practices of Hindu Sakta Tantrism to all those interested in Hinduism and the comparative study of religion.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226075693
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The esoteric Hindu traditions of Tantrism have profoundly influenced the development of Indian thought and civilization. Emerging from elements of yoga and wisdom traditions, shamanism, alchemy, eroticism, and folklore, Tantrism began to affect brahmanical Hinduism in the ninth century. Nevertheless, Tantrism and its key historical figures have been ignored by scholars. This accessible work introduces the concepts and practices of Hindu Sakta Tantrism to all those interested in Hinduism and the comparative study of religion.
The Origins and History of Religions
Author: John Murphy
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Subject Index of the Modern Books Acquired by the British Museum in the Years ...
Author: British Museum
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 1030
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 1030
Book Description
Subject Index of the Modern Books Acquired by the British Museum in the Years 1916-1920
Author: British Museum. Department of Printed Books
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 1040
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 1040
Book Description