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9780595384556: Hindu Dharma: Introduction to Scriptures and Theology
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ISBN 10: 0595384552 ISBN 13: 9780595384556
Editorial: iUniverse, 2006

Sinopsis

In Hindu Dharma: Introduction to Scriptures and Theology briefly the essentials of the scriptures of the Hindu Dharma such as the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Smriti Shstras like the Purnas, the Tantras, the epics (Rmyana and Mahbhrata) and the Bhagavad Git have been described and discussed. Also, the concepts of Brahman and tman, the goal of Hindu life (Purushrthas) and other doctrines like 'Varnshrama', 'Samskras' of the Dharma have been briefly discussed. Further what 'Puj'(worship) is and how it is performed is described. Finally, a few well-known prayer (Mantras hymns) are provided.The objective has been to describe the difficult ideas of the Hindu Dharma in a simple way so readers will get a broad idea about the contents of the various scriptures and the theology and philosophy of the Hindu Dharma.

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In Hindu Dharma: Introduction to Scriptures and Theology briefly the essentials of the scriptures of the Hindu Dharma such as the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Smriti Shāstras like the Purānas, the Tantras, the epics (Rāmāyana and Mahābhārata) and the Bhagavad Gitā have been described and discussed. Also, the concepts of Brahman and Ātman, the goal of Hindu life (Purushārthas) and other doctrines like 'Varnāshrama', 'Samskāras' of the Dharma have been briefly discussed. Further what 'Pujā'(worship) is and how it is performed is described. Finally, a few well-known prayer (Mantras hymns) are provided.

The objective has been to describe the difficult ideas of the Hindu Dharma in a simple way so readers will get a broad idea about the contents of the various scriptures and the theology and philosophy of the Hindu Dharma.

Biografía del autor

Ashim Kumar Bhattacharyya performs religious worships for the community. He has lectured on Hindu religion in the New Orleans area. He recently retired as Professor of Pathology and Physiology from LSU Health Sciences center. He and his wife live in New Orleans.

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Editorial
iUniverse
Año de publicación
2006
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ISBN 10 
0595384552
ISBN 13 
9780595384556
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Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
240
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