Overview

The Hindu World is the most complete, authoritative and up-to-date one-volume guide to Hindu faith and culture available today. With twenty-four dedicated chapters written by the world's leading Hinduism scholars, it elucidates the history, philosophy and practice of one of the world's great religious traditions. The perfect reference for all students of Hinduism, it is ideal for both for introductory-level study and for use as a definitive reference source. Proving invaluable for its wealth of historical material, in addition, The Hindu World also offers new insights into all aspects of Hindu life, ranging from the devotional texts of the Vedas and Ramayana to current perspectives on dharma and kama, temple architecture, sacred food, ritual, caste, cosmic philosophy, history and modernization. The Hindu World emphasizes Hinduism's classical heritage and daily practice as well as contemporary approaches to Hindu scholarship. Exploring the enormous diversity of Hindu devotion whilst considering Hinduism's academic status as a category for analysis, the book achieves a distinctive creative balance between the beliefs and values of Hindus themselves, and scholarly 'outsider' perspectives. Julius Lipner, Laurie L. Patton, James L. Fitzgerald, Robert and Sally Goldman, Velcheru Narayana Rao, Gavin Flood, Kathleen M. Erndl, Francis X. Clooney and Tony K. Stewart, David N. Lorenzen, Barbar

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Author:   Sushil Mittal (James Madison University, USA) ,  Gene Thursby (University of Florida, USA) ,  Gene Thursby (University of Florida, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 17.40cm , Height: 4.20cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.564kg
ISBN:  

9780415215275

ISBN 10:   0415215277
Pages:   672
Publication Date:   08 July 2004
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

List of Illustrations; Note on Transliteration; Contributors; Bh mika Sushil Mittal and Gene Thursby; PART ONE: INTRODUCING THE HINDU WORLD; 1. On Hinduism and Hinduisms: The Way of the Banyan Julius Lipner; PART TWO: ORAL TEACHINGS AND TEXTUAL TRADITIONS; 2. Veda and Upani ad Laurie L. Patton 3. Mahabharata James L. Fitzgerald 4. Ramayana Robert P. Goldman and Sally J. Sutherland Goldman 5. Purana Velcheru Narayana Rao; PART THREE: THEISTIC AND DEVOTIONAL MOVEMENTS 6. Caiva Gavin Flood 7. Cakta Kathleen M. Erndl 8. Vai nava Francis X. Clooney and Tony K. Stewart 9. Bhakti David N. Lorenzen; PART FOUR: COSMIC ORDER AND HUMAN GOALS; 10. Dharma Barbara A. Holdredge; 11. Artha Hartmut Scharfe; 12. Kama Dermot Killingley; 13. Mok a Klaus K. Klostermaier; PART FIVE: SOCIAL ACTION AND SOCIAL STRUCTURE; 14. Karma Herman W. Tull; 15. Sa skara Mary McGee; 16. Varna and Jati McKim Marriott; 17. Acrama Walter O. Kaelber; PART SIX: VITALITY IN PERSONS AND IN PLACES; 18. Anna R. S. Khare; 19. Grama Susan S. Wadley; 20. Alaya Vasudha Narayanan; 21. Tertha - James Lochtefeld and Surinder M. Bhardwaj; PART SEVEN: LINGUISTIC AND PHILOSOPHIC ANALYSIS; 22. Bha a Mahadev M. Deshpande; 23. Darcana John A. Grimes; 24. Kala Randy Koetzli and Alf Hiltebeitel; Notes; References; Cited Index

Reviews

'Every chapter has its own merit. It will be a very ideal text for both researchers and scholars.' - The Hindu '[This book provides] a splendid, learned and largely comprehensive guide to the major themes of Hindu life and thought.' - Reviews in Religion and Theology

'Every chapter has its own merit. It will be a very ideal text for both researchers and scholars.' - The Hindu '[This book provides] a splendid, learned and largely comprehensive guide to the major themes of Hindu life and thought.' - Reviews in Religion and Theology

<p>'Every chapter has its own merit. It will be a very ideal text for both researchers and scholars.' The Hindu<p>'[This book provides] a splendid, learned and largely comprehensive guide to the major themes of Hindu life and thought.' Reviews in Religion and Theology

This unique literary work invites the readers to consider the issues relating to various aspects of the terms 'Hindu' and 'Hinduism'. <br>- The Hindu, 06/14/2005 <br>

Author Information

Sushil Mittal is Assistant Professor of Religion at James Madison University in Virginia and founding editor of the International Journal of Hindu Studies. Gene Thursby is Associate Professor of Religion at the University of Florida.

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