An introduction to Hindusim, explaining what it is, tracing the history and development of Hindu traditions, and discussing the beliefs, doctrines, and rituals associated with the religion.
Discusses the origins and central beliefs of Hinduism and explains the Hindu idea of God, rites of passage, family life, holy places and shrines, festivals, and the purpose of life.
Text and photographs describe Benares, the city of light which is the most holy city for Hindus. The city embodies the whole Hindu religion and culture. It is situated on the banks of the Ganges River where thousands of pilgrims come each year to perform religious rituals.
Uprooted from his home in India by a tragedy, Ganesh begins a new life in the Midwest where his experiences with Hinduism, Yoga, and mantras are considered alien.
Presents a stage adaptation of Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children," the story of Saleem Sinal, a man born precisely at midnight, August 15, 1947, the moment India became independent, whose life parallels the history of his nation.
Offers a brief introduction to the history of Hinduism, discussing the religion's founders and significant individuals, key beliefs, signs and symbols, important texts, celebrations, rites of passage, and moral issues.
from Emerson and the Beatles to yoga and meditation-- how Indian spirituality changed the West
Goldberg, Philip
2010
Provides information about the history of Hindu "science of consciousness" that found its way into American culture through the writings of Emerson, Thoreau, and Whitman and was revived by the Beatles in 1968. Describes the impact of India's philosophy of Vedanta and the mind-body exercises of Yoga on Western culture and also includes photographs, chapter notes, and an index.
Introduces the basic tenets of Hinduism by examining how sacred Hindu writings deal with such questions as "Who am I?", "Where did I come from?", and "Why am I here?".
