Hinduism For Dummies (eBook)
419 Seiten
For Dummies (Verlag)
9781394315956 (ISBN)
Discover one of the world's most popular belief systems
Hinduism is a fascinating and widespread religion with a diverse array of traditions, practices, scriptures, and deities. In Hinduism For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you'll get a clear view into this widely-practiced and ancient creed. The book contains an easy-to-follow introduction to Hinduism, including its four different sects-Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism-it's major rituals, and its most sacred teachings.
You'll understand how to recognize the different major gods and goddesses in the Hindu pantheon and the differences that give each of the four sects their distinct culture and theology. You'll also explore the history of what some consider to be the world's oldest religion that's still widely practiced today.
Inside, you'll:
- Understand core beliefs and values
- Discover Hindu wisdom and teachings (including life-cycle rites)
- Discover how to worship inside and outside of your home
- Know the Hindu concept of reality
An interesting and unbiased read, Hinduism For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the go-to guide for everyone who wants to learn more about Hinduism and its most fundamental tenets.
Amrutur V. Srinivasan, Ph.D., also known as Sheenu, has been active in the Hindu Community since 1971 and is the founder of the Connecticut Valley Hindu Temple Society. Dr. Srinivasan teaches the Bhagavad Gita, the Mahabharata, and Sanskrit. His book The Vedic Wedding: Origins, Tradition and Practice won the 2007 USA Book News Best Book Award in the category of Eastern Religions.
Discover one of the world's most popular belief systems Hinduism is a fascinating and widespread religion with a diverse array of traditions, practices, scriptures, and deities. In Hinduism For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you'll get a clear view into this widely-practiced and ancient creed. The book contains an easy-to-follow introduction to Hinduism, including its four different sects Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism it's major rituals, and its most sacred teachings. You'll understand how to recognize the different major gods and goddesses in the Hindu pantheon and the differences that give each of the four sects their distinct culture and theology. You'll also explore the history of what some consider to be the world's oldest religion that's still widely practiced today. Inside, you'll: Understand core beliefs and values Discover Hindu wisdom and teachings (including life-cycle rites) Discover how to worship inside and outside of your home Know the Hindu concept of reality An interesting and unbiased read, Hinduism For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the go-to guide for everyone who wants to learn more about Hinduism and its most fundamental tenets.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 3.1.2025 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Hinduismus |
| Schlagworte | Brahmans • Darshanas • guide to hindu religion • Hinduism basics • Hinduism for Beginners • Hinduism fundamentals • Hinduism guide • hindu religion • hindu religion basics • hindu religion sects • hindu sects • holyday • Pilgrimage • Polytheism • Puranas • Sanskrit • shaivism • Shaktism • smartism • Vaishnavism • Vedanta • vedas |
| ISBN-13 | 9781394315956 / 9781394315956 |
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