Hindu Dharma: Introduction to Scriptures and Theology - Couverture souple

Bhattacharyya, Ashim

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

Synopsis

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.

Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Biographie de l'auteur

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.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595384552
ISBN 13 
9780595384556
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
240
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible