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Hinduism Beliefs and Practices - Volume I -- Major Deities and Social Structures (Paperback)
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Hinduism Beliefs and Practices - Volume I -- Major Deities and Social Structures (Paperback)
Series: The Sussex Library of Religious Beliefs & Practice
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Originally published in 1997 -- "A wonderful balance of detail and
clarity with excellent introductory essays on the Indus Valley
civilization, the Vedic Period, the Upanishads, and devotional
Hinduism," Religious Studies Review; Choice Outstanding Academic
Book selling over 10,000 copies, and now revised and expanded to
two volumes (Volume II: Religious History and Philosophy). Herewith
an outstanding introduction to Hinduism and the many expressions of
the religion in India. The evolution and nature of the major Hindu
deities occupies substantial sections of the book as well as social
structures such as class and caste that inform not only ritualistic
practices and approaches to divinity but also societal norms. Thus,
the historical roots of present-day beliefs and practices and the
religious contexts in which they are based are examined. Current
issues such as the struggle for greater independence for women in
all aspects of social and economic living are raised. The book also
incorporates the ways in which Hinduism is expressed in the
colourful festivals and the sacred pilgrimages throughout India. No
prior knowledge of Hinduism is required. Contents include:
Fundamental Beliefs; Scriptures; Class and Caste; The Four Stages
of Life; Gods and Goddesses (Siva); Gods and Goddesses (Sakti);
Gods and Goddesses (Visnu, Krisna and Radha); Ritual in the Home
and Community (Worship); Ritual in the Home and Community
(Life-cycle Rites); Women in the Home and Community; Sacred Times
and Places: Festivals and Pilgrimage.
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