Hinduism For Dummies

Amrutur V. Srinivasan

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For Dummies
28 February 2025

Oriental & Indian philosophy; Hindu life & practice; Theology

Discover one of the world's most popular belief systems

Hinduism is a fascinating and widespread religion with a diverse array of traditions, practices, scriptures, and deities. In Hinduism For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you'll get a clear view into this widely-practiced and ancient creed. The book contains an easy-to-follow introduction to Hinduism, including its four different sects—Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism—it's major rituals, and its most sacred teachings.

You'll understand how to recognize the different major gods and goddesses in the Hindu pantheon and the differences that give each of the four sects their distinct culture and theology. You'll also explore the history of what some consider to be the world's oldest religion that's still widely practiced today.

Inside, you'll:

Understand core beliefs and values Discover Hindu wisdom and teachings (including life-cycle rites) Discover how to worship inside and outside of your home Know the Hindu concept of reality

An interesting and unbiased read, Hinduism For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the go-to guide for everyone who wants to learn more about Hinduism and its most fundamental tenets.

By: Amrutur V. Srinivasan
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 183mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9781394315932
ISBN 10: 1394315937
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 28 February 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Part 1: Introducing Hinduism 5 Chapter 1: Overviewing Hinduism 7 Chapter 2: From Past to Present: A Condensed History of Hinduism 19 Chapter 3: Exploring the Core Beliefs and Values. 37 Chapter 4: Reviewing Major Hindu Denominations 51 Chapter 5: Exploring Hindu Society Structure 67 Part 2: The Hindu Pantheon and Its Religious Leaders 83 Chapter 6: Pantheism to Polytheism: From the One to the Very Many 85 Chapter 7: Identifying Hindu Gods and Goddesses 95 Chapter 8: The Avatars of Vishnu: The Divine Descent 119 Chapter 9: Revering the Role of Religious Leadership 133 Part 3: Studying the Sacred Texts 151 Chapter 10: The Vedas: Centuries of Accumulated Treasures 153 Chapter 11: Gaining Higher Knowledge with the Upanishads 167 Chapter 12: Living with the Epics and Puranas 183 Chapter 13: The Song of the Lord: The Bhagavad Gita 209 Part 4: Practicing Hinduism 223 Chapter 14: Worshipping at Home 225 Chapter 15: Worshipping at Temples 241 Chapter 16: Observing Holydays and Festivals 257 Chapter 17: Cradle to Cremation: The Life-Cycle Rites 277 Chapter 18: Taking a Pilgrimage 293 Part 5: Delving Deeper into the Hindu Concept of Reality 311 Chapter 19: The Six Schools of Thought: The Darshanas 313 Chapter 20: Vedanta: The End of Knowledge 327 Chapter 21: Following the Yogic Path to Salvation 343 Part 6: The Part of Tens 357 Chapter 22: Ten Common Prayers 359 Chapter 23: Ten (or So) Traditional Mandates 365 Index 371

Amrutur V. Srinivasan, Ph.D., also known as Sheenu, has been active in the Hindu Community since 1971 and is the founder of the Connecticut Valley Hindu Temple Society. Dr. Srinivasan teaches the Bhagavad Gita, the Mahabharata, and Sanskrit. His book The Vedic Wedding: Origins, Tradition and Practice won the 2007 USA Book News Best Book Award in the category of Eastern Religions.

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Hinduism For Dummies

Amrutur V. Srinivasan

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