mokshamargasya netaram bhettaram karmabhubhrtam
jñataram vishvatattvanam vande tadgunalabdhaye

Jaya Jinendra

THE HINDU WORLD (English)
by Sushil Mittal & Gene Thursby
2005 250 x 180 mm 658 pp
0 415 21527 7 Hardcover Rs. 1350

"A well-chosen spread of articles by a galaxy of outstanding scholars
on the main topics within the Hindu traditions - it all adds up to the
most exciting as well as informative guide yet."
John L. Brockington, Professor of Sanskrit, The Univ. of Edinburgh

Routledge Worlds, published by Routledge, are widely acclaimed
thematic surveys of important historical periods and cultures. Each is
made up of specially written, original pieces by an international team
of leading experts in the field. Routledge Worlds are ideal reference
works that bring their subjects to life providing a comprehensive
overview as well as a flavour of the newest research in the area.

"Ninth in the series, "The Hindu World is the most authoritative and
up-to-date single volume on Hinduism available today. In 24 chapters,
written by leading international scholars, it provides a comprehensive
& critical guide to the various literatures, traditions and practices of
Hinduism. Ideally tailored as an introduction to key topics in Hinduism
and for use as a definitive reference source, the book offers fresh
insights into many aspects of Hindu life."

Introducing The Hindu World
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1. On Hinduism & Hinduisms : The way of the banyan / Julius Lipner

Oral Teachings & Textual Traditions
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2. Veda & Upanishad / Laurie Patton
3. Mahabharata / James Fitzgerald
4. Ramayana / Robert & Sally Goldman
5. Purana / Velcheru Rao

Theistic & Devotional Movements
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6. Shaiva / Gavin Flood
7. Shakta / Kathleen Erndl
8. Vaishnava / Francis Clooney & Tony Stewart
9. Bhakti / David Lorenzen

Cosmic Order & Human Goals
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10. Dharma / Barbara Holdrege
11. Artha / Hartmut Scharfe
12. Kama / Dermot Killingley
13. Moksha / Klaus Klostermaier

Social Action & Social Structure
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14. Karma / Herman Tull
15. Samskara / Mary McGee
16. Varna & Jati / McKim Marriott
17. Ashrama / Walter Kaelber

Vitality in Persons & Places
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18. Anna / R.S. Khare
19. Grama / Susan Wadley
20. Alaya / Vasudha Narayanan
21. Tirtha / Surinder Bhardwaj & James Lochtefeld

Linguistic & Philosophic Analysis
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22. Bhasha / Madhav Deshpande
23. Darshana / John Grimes
24. Kala / Randy Kloetzli & Alf Hiltebeitel

References cited
Index

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