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Indlæser... The Hindu Tradition: Readings in Oriental Thoughtaf Ainslie T. Embree
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. Interesting commentary and review of the Vedas, gods, etc... nice introduction to the religion. ( ) This is a collection of short, selected snippets from various texts associated with hinduism, ranging from the earliest Vedas to Gandhi. The editor's introductions for the different chapters provide a short cultural history of India, but I thought the readings were a bit too short and fragmented to give much insight into hindu beliefs. However, I still think this is a useful book if you're looking for a short introduction to hinduism. This book, compiled from basic Hindu writings, is an exploration of the essential meaning of the Hindu tradition, the way of thinking and acting that has dominated life in India for thousands of years. Selections from religious, literary and philosophic works are preceded by introductory material that summarises Indian historical developments and cultural movements. ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
This book, compiled from basic Hindu writings, is an exploration of the essential meaning of the Hindu tradition, the way of thinking and acting that has dominated life in India for the last three thousand years. Selections from religious, literary and philosophic works are preceded by introductory material that summarizes historical developments and cultural movements. While much attention is given to religion, many selections deal with social life, political relationships, and the Indian attitude to human love and passion. The arrangement of the material suggests the growth and development of Indian life through the centuries, and makes clear that Indian culture has never been static, but rather has been characterized at all times by a remarkable vitality and creativity. The selections range in time from the Rig Veda, composed around 1000 B.C., to the writings of Radhakrishnan, formerly the President of India. They illustrate both the continuity of the Hindu tradition and its vitality, for Hinduism is probably more vibrant and alive at the present time than it has been for many centuries. The ideals and values, the unquestioned assumptions and the persistent doubts that are presented here from the literature of the past are the fundamental ingredients of the life of modern India. No library descriptions found. |
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