| Description |
1 online resource (x, 426 pages) : map |
| Series |
The library of religious beliefs and practices |
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Library of religious beliefs and practices.
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| Contents |
1. About 'Hindu', Hinduism and this book -- pt. I. Guiding voices -- 2. The voice of scripture as Veda (I) : performing the word -- 3. The voice of scripture as Veda (II) : discerning the word -- 4. The voice of scripture as Veda and 'Veda' -- 5. The voice of tradition : smrti and its divisions (I) -- 6. The voice of tradition : smrti and its divisions (II) -- 7. The voice of tradition : caste and its realities -- 8. The voice of tradition : itihasa and sacred narrative -- 9. The voice of tradition : folklore and the intellectual heritage -- 10. The voice of experience -- pt. II. Reason and morality -- 11. A story with a tale -- 12. Morality and the person; the belief in karma and rebirth -- pt. III. Images of time, space, and eternity -- 13. Reckoning time and 'progress' -- 14. the sacred and its forms -- 15. Ways, means and ends -- Concluding postscript |
| Summary |
Offering us a major study of religious Hinduism, Julius Lipner explains the evolution and multidimensional nature of the religion in a clear and direct fashion. Covering history, belief and practice, he combines factual information with explanation and analysis |
| Notes |
Previously published: 1994 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-416) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Hinduism.
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Hinduism.
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RELIGION -- Hinduism -- General.
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Hinduism
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780203864647 |
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0203864646 |
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9781135240615 |
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1135240612 |
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