Brahmanism and Hinduism: (Record no. 44633)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9789390063147
041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE
Language English
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Edition number 23
Classification number 294.5
Item number WIL
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Williams, Monier Monier
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Brahmanism and Hinduism:
Remainder of title Or Religious thought and Life in India, as Based on the Veda and other Sacred Books of the Hindus /
Statement of responsibility, etc Monier Monier Williams
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication, distribution, etc New Delhi :
Name of publisher, distributor, etc Maven Books,
Date of publication, distribution, etc 2022.
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 601 p. :
Other physical details Ill. ;
Dimensions 25 cm
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc Sir Monier Monier-Williams's "Brahmanism and Hinduism" is a monumental and highly influential work that provides a comprehensive survey of religious thought and life in India, primarily focusing on the historical development and contemporary practices of Hinduism. As a pioneering Indologist, Monier-Williams meticulously draws upon the vast body of Vedic and other Sanskrit sacred texts to trace the evolution of religious concepts from ancient Vedic rituals and theistic beliefs (Brahmanism) to the diverse, multifaceted forms of modern Hinduism.<br/>The book explores the intricate relationships between philosophy, mythology, ritual, and social structure in Indian religious life. It examines the foundational role of the Vedas, the emergence of the concept of Brahman, and the development of the prominent Hindu deities like Vishnu, Shiva, and Devi. Monier-Williams dedicates significant attention to the major sectarian divisions within Hinduism, such as Vaishnavism and Shaivism, detailing their unique doctrines, worship practices, and historical trajectories.<br/>Beyond theological and philosophical discussions, the author provides rich ethnographic details on the practical aspects of Hindu religiosity. This includes an exploration of the caste system, domestic and public rituals, festivals, pilgrimages, and the role of priests and gurus. While written from a 19th-century European scholarly perspective, the book remains a valuable resource for understanding the historical context and complexity of Hindu traditions, serving as a significant reference for the study of Indian religions. It is a work of immense scholarship that aimed to explain the rich tapestry of religious beliefs and practices to a Western audience.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Indian Religions
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Religious Thought
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Religious Life
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Indian Philosophy
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Vaishnavism
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    Dewey Decimal Classification     Non-fiction CUTN Central Library CUTN Central Library Religion 06/06/2025   294.5 WIL 51586 06/06/2025 06/06/2025 General Books