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This book is a very good introduction for someone who knows little about the subject and would like to learn more, however for someone who does know a something about. An introduction to hinduism examines the ideas of dharma, particularly in relation to the ideology of kingship, caste and world renunciation. A very short introduction kim knott oxford university. The earliest known sacred texts of hinduism, the vedas, date back to at least. Hinduism a brief overview of the development of hinduism.

Online books on hinduism, hindu religion, hindu culture, shastras, hindu scripture, vedas, upanishad, hindu saints, sages, science and hinduism. Oprah winfrey network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Offers a succinct and accessible introduction to one of the worlds major religions. An introduction to hinduism 1ed flood, gavin d livres. A very short introduction very short introductions 9780198745549. He has also written several children and young adult books about hinduism.

Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. His study of hindu texts and scholarship, while living with practicing. A very short introduction is indeed very short, perhaps too short to do more than scratch to surface of a topic as complex and varied as the religion of hinduism. In this very short introduction, kim knott provides clear insight into the beliefs and. A very short introduction to the religion of hinduism.

I am using this book in a very short course on hinduism and buddhism and. Covers all aspects of hinduism its key texts, beliefs. Ramayana and mahabharta are the most popular hindu books. It is perhaps the best book for someone who has no prior knowledge of the religion, a stable stepping stone for the student of religious studies, and an eyeopener for the practicing hindu. This book is written by a westerner who is a practicing hindu, to give non. Klostermaier born 1933 is a prominent germancanadian scholar on hinduism and. A comprehensive survey of the hindu tradition, the book deals with the history of hinduism, the sacred writings, the hindu worldview, and the specifics of the major branches of hinduism vaisnavism, saivism, and saktism. A short introduction to hinduism, by klaus klostermaier. This book is a very good introduction for someone who knows little about the subject and would like to learn more, however for someone who does know a something about hinduism and would like to learn more it is a little unsatisfying. The five pandva brothers ask for a small kingdom which belongs to them. Hindus as well as hindus who are living in the west, an introduction to the faith.

These pocketsized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. A very short introduction admirably attempts to do. Online books on hinduism, hindu religion, hindu culture. There is no central ancient text that succinctly sums up the religions basic tenets, no single leader that hindus can call the founder of their faith.

Sikhs, and buddhists in a qualified form accept this teaching too. Its purpose is to give an over view with as few technical terms as possible and without too much detail. The bhagavad gita by krishnadwaipayana vyasa, the upanishads by anonymous, the gita way secret recipe to achieve the purpose. There are four castes in hindu religion arranged in a hierarchy. Hinduism is the worlds oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years.