Hinduism: An Alphabetical GuidePenguin UK, 18 квіт. 2014 р. - 520 стор. An invaluable encyclopedia of Hinduism Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions; an amalgam of diverse beliefs and schools, it originates in the Vedas and is rooted in Indian culture. Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide illuminates complex philosophical concepts through lucid definitions, a historical perspective and incisive analyses. It examines various aspects of Hinduism, covering festivals and rituals, gods and goddesses, philosophers, memorials, aesthetics, and sacred plants and animals. The author also explores pivotal ideas, including moksha, karma, dharma and samsara, and details the diverse commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita and other important texts. Citing extensively from the regional languages, the book describes Hinduism’s innumerable myths and legends, and looks at the many versions of texts including the Ramayana and Mahabharata, placing each entry in its historical context and tracing its evolution to the present. • Outlines all eighteen major Puranas, the 108 Upanishads, and a selection of Vaishnava, Sahiva and Tantric texts • Provides quotations from rare original texts • A product of years of research, with a wide range of entries |
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... karma Karma Mimamsa Karma Yoga Karna Kartabhaja Kartavirya Karttika festival Karttikeya Karuppan/Karuppanaswami Karva Chauth Kashi Kashi Vishvanatha Temple Kashmir Shaivism Kashyapa Katarmal Surya Temple Katha Gurucharita Katha Sarit.
... karma Karma Mimamsa Karma Yoga Karna Kartabhaja Kartavirya Karttika festival Karttikeya Karuppan/Karuppanaswami Karva Chauth Kashi Kashi Vishvanatha Temple Kashmir Shaivism Kashyapa Katarmal Surya Temple Katha Gurucharita Katha Sarit.
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... Karma Karma, implying the result of ones actions, good or bad, is linked to the concept of reincarnation. Karma determines the family into which one is born, and the limitations within which one exists. The implications of this concept ...
... Karma Karma, implying the result of ones actions, good or bad, is linked to the concept of reincarnation. Karma determines the family into which one is born, and the limitations within which one exists. The implications of this concept ...
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... Karma Karma, or action is another path. Karma is a complex term, also indicating destiny, and the law of cause and effect, but as a path to reach the divine, it is interpreted as selfless action. The person on this path performs all ...
... Karma Karma, or action is another path. Karma is a complex term, also indicating destiny, and the law of cause and effect, but as a path to reach the divine, it is interpreted as selfless action. The person on this path performs all ...
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... hence there are other aspects of life to be kept in mind as one lives through successive lives. In daily life, a Hindu is aware of various concepts in varying degrees. Karma and reincarnation are common concepts, accepted by all. Worship.
... hence there are other aspects of life to be kept in mind as one lives through successive lives. In daily life, a Hindu is aware of various concepts in varying degrees. Karma and reincarnation are common concepts, accepted by all. Worship.
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... karma. Though a complex term with different meanings, in this sense dharma implies right action according to one's position in society. Dharma can be based on caste, or on one's role in life, as a mother, father, head of a household ...
... karma. Though a complex term with different meanings, in this sense dharma implies right action according to one's position in society. Dharma can be based on caste, or on one's role in life, as a mother, father, head of a household ...
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