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Hindu Worldviews - Theories of Self, Ritual and Reality (Paperback)
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Hindu Worldviews - Theories of Self, Ritual and Reality (Paperback)
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Designed to help readers deepen their understanding of Hinduism,
and reflecting themes central to the study of religion and culture,
Jessica Frazier explores classical Hindu theories of self, the
body, the cosmos, and human action. Case studies from Hindu texts
provide readers with direct access to primary sources in
translation, ranging from ancient cosmology to philosophical
teachings and modern ritual practices. Hinduism is often depicted
as being so diverse that it is the most difficult of all of the
world religions to understand or explain. Hindu Worldviews explains
core ideas about the human mind and body, showing how they fit into
concepts of the Self, and practices of embodiment in Hinduism. It
draws on western theoretical concepts as a point of entry,
connecting contemporary Hindu culture directly with both western
and classical Hindu theories. Through the theme of the Self in
classical Hindu sources, the chapters provide an interpretative
framework for understanding classical approaches to ethics,
liberation, and views of the body and the mind. These provide a key
to the rationale behind many forms of modern practice such as
divinisation rituals, worship of deities, and theological
reflection. Reflecting central themes in courses on Hinduism and
Indian Philosophy, Hindu Worldviews provides an accessible new
perspective on both Hinduism and modern theory in the study of
religion.
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