The Hindu World/ Sushil Mittal.

By:

Mittal, Sushil

Contributor(s):

Gene Thursby

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Routledge, 2004.ISBN:

9781138493131

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

Special Indian Edition 294.5 MIT

Contents:

Part I Introducing the Hindu World Part II Oral Teachings and Textual Traditions Part III Theistic and Devotional Movements Part IV Cosmic order and Human Goals Part V Social Action and Social Structure Part VI Vitality in Persons and in Places Part VII Linguistic and Philosophic Analysis

Summary: "The Hindu World in the most authoritative and up-to-date single volume on Hinduism available today. In twenty-four chapters written by leading international scholars it provides a comprehensive and critical guide to the various literatures, traditions, and practices of Hinduism. Ideally tailored as an introduction to key topics in Hinduism and for use as a definitive reference source, the book offers fresh insights into many aspects of Hindu life."--Jacket.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
General Books	CUTN Central Library Religion	Non-fiction	294.5 MIT (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		36749

"The Hindu World in the most authoritative and up-to-date single volume on Hinduism available today. In twenty-four chapters written by leading international scholars it provides a comprehensive and critical guide to the various literatures, traditions, and practices of Hinduism. Ideally tailored as an introduction to key topics in Hinduism and for use as a definitive reference source, the book offers fresh insights into many aspects of Hindu life."--Jacket.

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