An Introduction to Hinduism/
Gavin Flood
An Introduction to Hinduism/ Gavin Flood - 1st ed. - New Delhi Cambridge University Press 2004 - 341
This book provides a much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism the religion of the majority of people in India. Dr Flood traces the development of Hindu traditions from their ancient origins and the major deities to the modern world. Hinduism is discussed as both a global religion and a form of nationalism. Emphasis is given to the tantric traditions which have been so influential; to Hindu ritual more fundamental than beliefs or doctrines; and to Dravidian influencesn. Some debates within contemporary scholarship are introduced.
1. Points of departure; 2. Ancient origins; 3. Dharma; 4. Yoga and renunciation; 5. Narrative traditions and early Vaisnavism; 6. The love of Visnu; 7. Saiva and tantric religion; 8. The Goddess and Sákta traditions; 9. Hindu ritual; 10. Hindu theology and philosophy; 11. Hinduism and the modern world.
9788175960282
Hinduism
294.5 G245 H / 101945
An Introduction to Hinduism/ Gavin Flood - 1st ed. - New Delhi Cambridge University Press 2004 - 341
This book provides a much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism the religion of the majority of people in India. Dr Flood traces the development of Hindu traditions from their ancient origins and the major deities to the modern world. Hinduism is discussed as both a global religion and a form of nationalism. Emphasis is given to the tantric traditions which have been so influential; to Hindu ritual more fundamental than beliefs or doctrines; and to Dravidian influencesn. Some debates within contemporary scholarship are introduced.
1. Points of departure; 2. Ancient origins; 3. Dharma; 4. Yoga and renunciation; 5. Narrative traditions and early Vaisnavism; 6. The love of Visnu; 7. Saiva and tantric religion; 8. The Goddess and Sákta traditions; 9. Hindu ritual; 10. Hindu theology and philosophy; 11. Hinduism and the modern world.
9788175960282
Hinduism
294.5 G245 H / 101945