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Author : Stanley Rice
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (4 download)
Download or read book Hindu Customs and Their Origins written by Stanley Rice and published by . This book was released on 1937 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Percival Stanley Pitcairn Rice
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (314 download)
Download or read book Hindu Customs and Their Origins, Etc written by Percival Stanley Pitcairn Rice and published by . This book was released on 1937 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : K V Singh
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 9385890042
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (858 download)
Download or read book Hindu Rites and Rituals written by K V Singh and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2015-11-25 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is the tulsi considered sacred? What is the significance of namaste? Why do Hindus light a lamp before performing a ritual? Why is it forbidden to sleep facing the south? Why do Hindus chant 'shanti' three times after performing a rite? Millions of Hindus the world over grow up observing rites, rituals and religious practices that lie at the heart of Hinduism, but which they don't know the significance of. Often the age-old customs, whose relevance is lost to modern times, are dismissed as meaningless superstitions. The truth, however, is that these practices reveal the philosophical and scientific approach to life that has characterized Hindu thought since ancient times; it is important to revive their original meanings today. This handy book tells the fascinating stories and explains the science behind the Hindu rites and rituals that we sometimes follow blindly. It is essential reading for anyone interested in India's cultural tradition.
Author : Ranjeeta Singh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (693 download)
Download or read book Interpreting Hindu Customs written by Ranjeeta Singh and published by . This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Interpreting Hindu Customs: An Introduction to Sacred Traditions" serves as a gateway for readers to understand the profound significance of worship of various deities and rich customs and rituals within Hinduism. Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world. This book navigates through the intricate set of Hindu customs, shedding light on their origins, evolution and symbolic meanings. From worship rituals to festival celebrations to personal devotions, each custom is examined with sensitivity and reverence, highlighting its role in shaping individual and collective identities within the Hindu community. As an introductory guide, "Interpreting Hindu Customs" invites readers on a transformative journey of discovery, inviting them to explore the timeless wisdom embedded within these sacred traditions. Children often have curiosity around the various practices, especially those children growing up outside of India. Sometimes, even adults do not have answers to all the curious queries. Whether you are a kid or a teenager or parent of kids who wants to teach their kids about Hinduism or practitioner or curious seeker of knowledge interested in Hindu culture, this book would prove to be an invaluable resource for unlocking the profound mysteries and timeless truths of Hindu customs in an easy to understand format.
Author : Prem P. Bhalla
Publisher : Pustak Mahal
ISBN 13 : 812230902X
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (223 download)
Download or read book Hindu Rites, Rituals, Customs and Traditions written by Prem P. Bhalla and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 2006 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rites, rituals and customs play a major role in the life of every person, irrespective of religious affiliations.Right from the time of birth, till a person's passing away and even after it, rites and rituals follow a Hindu, much like a shadow. This book outlines all these practices from the sunrise to the sunset years. It makes for an enlightening reading for Hindus as well as non-Hindus.
Author : Mark W. Muesse
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 1451414005
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (514 download)
Download or read book The Hindu Traditions written by Mark W. Muesse and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned lecturer from The Teaching Company, Mark W. Muesse brings readers into an encounter with the world's oldest living religious tradition, known as Hinduism. Muesse's brief survey, challenges the perception of Hinduism as one religious tradition, showing how wonderfully rich and diverse this 5,000-year old story truly is. He traces the vast history and practices of classic and diverse traditions, moving from the origins in the Indus Valley up through classic and contemporary periods. Muesse exhibits a keen sense of the myriad spiritualities associated with Hinduism, demonstrating how the religious tradition is both monotheistic and polytheistic.
Author : Mahatma Gandhi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788123709277
Total Pages : 119 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (92 download)
Download or read book What is Hinduism? written by Mahatma Gandhi and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of Gandhiji s articles drawn mainly from his contributions to young india, the Harijan and the Navjivan on Hinduism. Written on different occassions, these articles present a picture of hindu dharma I all its richness, comprehensiveness and sensitivity to the existential delimmas of human existence.
Author : Jean Antoine Dubois
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 782 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Hindu Manners, Customs and Ceremonies written by Jean Antoine Dubois and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For 30 years the author, a French missionary, lived among the Hindus, adopting their dress and customs and studying their social and religious institutions. The English government found this account of the results of his observations valuable enough to translate and publish it for the use of officials and oriental students.
Author : Walter Hazen
Publisher : Milliken Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0787727407
Total Pages : 17 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (877 download)
Download or read book Hindu Customs and History written by Walter Hazen and published by Milliken Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003-09-01 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This packet introduces your students to the oldest organized religion in the world: Hinduism. They will learn about many aspects of Hindu culture, including birth ceremonies, marriage, funeral customs, women's role in society, and major events in Hinduism's history, and more. In addition to valuable historical and practical information, this packet provides review questions, questions for discussion, key word lists, and an answer key. These features facilitate student assimilation of the fundamentals of a religion practiced by an estimated 781 million people around the globe. Whether your objective is a comprehensive study of Hinduism or a simple overview, this packet affords you the opportunity to easily accomplish either one. You will be delighted to observe your students' growing understanding of the rich culture and history of a religion believed to date back to prehistoric times.
Author : Cassie Coleman
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781979496247
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (962 download)
Download or read book Hinduism written by Cassie Coleman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-05 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the Hindu Religion with its fascinating Rituals and History This book has eye-opening information about Hinduism that will help you to understand the religion, the Gods, beliefs, rituals and how it has evolved over time. Does Hinduism really have many Gods? Why do Hindus worship the cow? How about the dot... why do they wear it near the middle of their forehead? Why are they forbidden to eat meat...' These are just a few of the countless questions many people ask or wonder about Hinduism, and, whether you are a Hindu or not, there must be questions you may be desiring to get answers to as regards to the Hindu culture/practices, religion or even their history. Hinduism is special and has a lot of material, perhaps because it is the oldest known religion in the world. It therefore provides a lot to learn, and you do not want to miss out on ANYTHING in our journey through Hinduism as we explore the main aspects of Hinduism including the Gods, culture, the structure of their society, beliefs and so on. Did you know that the supreme spirit in Hinduism is believed to be both male and female? Well, you will discover more than you ever imagined exists in Hinduism and by the end of this book, you'll know a lot about a religion that has over one billion followers worldwide. This book will cover these topics and more: A Comprehensive Background and the History of Hinduism The Hindu Gods and Goddesses The Lesser Divinities The Main Tenets of Hinduism The Hindu Rites of Passage The Common Question Asked About Hinduism A Comparison Between Buddhism and Hinduism And more! Get the book now and learn more about Hinduism
Author : Stanley Rice
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788184420197
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (21 download)
Download or read book The Origin of Hindu Customs written by Stanley Rice and published by . This book was released on 1937 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ashok Mishra
Publisher : StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9388698134
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (886 download)
Download or read book Hinduism - Ritual, Reason and Beyond written by Ashok Mishra and published by StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2019-08-03 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is journey through 5000 years of evolution of Hinduism, and is outcome of seven years of study to understand the roots of Hinduism. Tracing the genesis of Hinduism to pre-Indus Valley period, the book explains Hindu, Hinduism and Sanatana Dharma, before it takes one through Hinduism’s oldest scriptures - the four Vedas, the four components of each Veda, and what they contain. How all original translations of Vedic texts were done by Western Sanskrit scholars, and why their works have left scope for doubt about the fidelity of translations. The yajnas (yagya) like Ashvamedha, Rajsooya, Vajpeya, etc., about which we only hear on TV serials and talk shows, have been demystified. The reader will be taken aback reading the sheer size and scale of Soma yajna, described step by step, in great detail. Hinduism’s journey to the Age of Reason, the Upanishads, its encounter with Buddhism, and its transformation into idol worshipping society with many gods and a multitude of stories about its millions of gods is lucidly explained. Puranas, what they contain and what was the reason they were created, has been described and explained next. Hinduism's journey to its modern form - idol worship, the modern puja, detailed description of puja and Sanskaras like Vivaha, their detailed description, the meaning of each action and how they are conducted, the gift to the priest, types of idols, their consecration, all are explained to help a reader understand the why and the how of what we do as a Hindu. The book concludes with a discussion of - Do mantras have power? & Do rituals have meaning?
Author : A.L. Basham
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
ISBN 13 : 8120840690
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)
Download or read book The Origins & Development of Classical Hinduism written by A.L. Basham and published by Motilal Banarsidass. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modelled on A.L. Bashamís monumental work The Wonder That Was India, this account of the Origins and Development of Classical Hinduism represents a lifetime of reflection on the subject, and offers an intriguing introduction to one of richest of all Asian traditions. The late A. L. Basham was one of the world s foremost authorities on ancient Indian culture and religion. Modelled on his monumental work The Wonder That Was India, this account of the origins and development of classical Hinduism represents a lifetime of reflection on the subject, and offers an intriguing introduction to one of richest of all Asian traditions. Synthesizing Basham s great knowledge of the art, architecture, literature, and religion of South Asia, this concise history traces the spiritual life of Indian from the time of the Indus Culture through the crystallization of classical Hinduism in the first centuries of the common era, and includes a final chapter by the editor, Kenneth G. Zysk, on Hinduism after the classical period. Uniquely comprehensive, it chronicles as well the rise of other mystical and ascetic traditions, such as Buddhism and Jainism, and follows Hinduism s later incarnations in the West. With its vivid presentation of Hinduism s sources and its clearly written explanations and analyses of the major Hindu texts-among them the Rg-veda, the Brahmanas, Upanisads, and the Mahabharata and Ramayana-The Origins of Classical Hinduism clarifies much of Hinduism s enduring mystique. Offering an especially helpful bibliography, numerous illustrations of jHindu art never before published, and a lucid, accessible style, this book is must reading for anyone who has ever been intrigued by this fascinating religion.
Author : Rasamandala Das
Publisher : Lorenz Books
ISBN 13 : 9780754820567
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (25 download)
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism written by Rasamandala Das and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hinduism is perhaps the oldest of the world's major religions and makes for fascinating study. This lavishly illustrated book explores the rich historical and cultural development of its diverse traditions, from its distant Indian roots to its vibrant application in the present, global context. The first section examines the origins of Hinduism, and asks the intriguing question: who founded the tradition? It explores in depth the diverse holy texts and their profound teachings about the self, the law of karma, and the perpetual cycle of birth and death. The second section focuses on spiritual practices - those activities that nurture faith, wisdom and communion with the Supreme. These chapters explain the four main paths of action, knowledge, meditation and devotion, the colourful array of Hindu deities, and practices that celebrate sacred time and place. The final section analyses ways in which Hindus engage with this world, and how their spirituality has been expressed and organised. It investigates Hindu society, its culture and arts, and the ways in which various leaders and movements have sought to perpetuate its teachings, right up to the present day. Stunningly illustrated with over 470 beautiful images, this comprehensive book provides a highly readable introduction. Detailed yet easily accessible, it provides the perfect reference for anyone wishing to further explore the compelling faith and culture that is Hinduism.
Author : Henry K. (Henry King) Beauchamp
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781021796042
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (96 download)
Download or read book Hindu Manners, Customs and Ceremonies written by Henry K. (Henry King) Beauchamp and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an in-depth look at the customs and rituals of Hindu culture, drawing on the authors' extensive firsthand experience in India. It covers everything from birth and marriage to death and reincarnation, as well as daily customs and practices. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in Hinduism or Indian culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Julius Lipner
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415051811
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (518 download)
Download or read book Hindus written by Julius Lipner and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hindus will be valuable on more than one level: as a source of instruction, as a basis for discussion, seminars and further study, even as a challenge for further research. It provides a new perspective on what it means to live as a Hindu and enables readers to appreciate this great and marvellous religious phenomenon, its extraordinary richness, and the way it encompasses the diversity of human experience.
Author : Dr. S. Ram
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Hindu Civilisation, Customs and Traditions: Hindu customs written by Dr. S. Ram and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
