A brief introduction to Hinduism : religion, philosophy, and ways of liberation

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A brief introduction to Hinduism : religion, philosophy, and ways of liberation

A.L. Herman

Westview Press, c1991

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-166) and index

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ISBN 9780813381091

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In this account of Hinduism, Arthur Herman introduces the reader to one of the great belief systems of our time. Professor Herman identifies three distinct Hindu traditions and treats both their historical roots - as far back as 2500 BCE - and their manifestations in three representative 20th-century figures.

Table of Contents

  • Three modern sages - Mohandas Gandhi, Ramana Maharshi and A.C. Bhaktivedanta
  • the foundations of Hinduism - the Harappans, the Vedas and Upanishads
  • the synthesis of bhaktism and brahminism - the Bhagavad gita (c200 BCE)
  • some concluding observations on Hinduism - bhaktism, brahminism, and brahmanism.
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: pbk ISBN 9780813381107

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""I have read Arthur Herman's Introduction to Hinduism with considerable interest and pleasure. It is bold and innovative, clearly written, well organized, and quite provocative." -Eliot Deutsch University of Ha wail at Manoa "

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Figures -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- The Pronunciation of Sanskrit Terms -- Map of India -- I THREE MODERN SAGES: MOHANDAS GANDHI, RAMANA MAHARSHI, AND A. C BHAKTIVEDANTA -- 2 THE FOUNDATIONS OF HINDUISM: THE HARAPPANS, THE VEDAS, AND THE UPANISADS (2500-200 B.C.E) -- 3 THE SYNTHESIS OF BHAKTISM, BRAHMINISM, AND BRAHMANISM: THE BHA GA VAD GITA (CA. 200 B.C.E.) -- 4 SOME CONCLUDING OBSERVATIONS ON HINDUISM: BHAKTISM, BRAHMINISM, AND BRAHMANISM - Appendixes - Notes -- Some Suggestions for Further Reading -- Index-Glossary -- About the Book and Author.

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