A Survey of Hinduism
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This third edition of the classic text updates the information contained in the earlier editions, and includes new chapters on the origins of Hinduism; its history of relations with Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam; Hindu science; and Hindu measures of time. The chronology and the bibliography have been updated as well.A comprehensive survey of the Hindu tradition, the book deals with the history of Hinduism, the sacred writings of the Hindus, the Hindu worldview, and the specifics of the major branches of Hinduism-Vaisnavism, Saivism, and Saktism. It also focuses on the geographical ties of Hinduism with the land of India, the social order created by Hinduism, and the various systems of Hindu thought. Klaus K. Klostermaier describes the development of Hinduism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including present-day political Hinduism and the efforts to turn Hinduism into a modern world religion. A unique feature of the book is its treatment of Hinduism in a topical fashion, rather than by chronological description of the development of Hinduism or by summary of the literature. The complexities of Hindu life and thought are thus made real to the reader, and Hindus will recognize it as their own tradition.About the Author:Klaus K. Klostermaier is University Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Religion at the University of Manitoba, Canada Booknews A comprehensive survey of the Hindu tradition, dealing with the history of Hinduism, the sacred writings of the Hindus, the Hindu worldview, and the specifics of the major branches of Hinduism--Vaisnavism, Saivism, and Saktism. It also focuses on the geographical ties of Hinduism with the land of India, the social order created by Hinduism, and the various systems of Hindu thought. This revision (1st ed., 1988) reflects recent developments and events in India. In particular, a new part has been added entitled "The Meeting of East and West in India" which contains a new chapter on Mahatma Gandhi. There is also a new chapter on the position of women in Hinduism. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
List of FiguresList of PhotographsPreface to Second EditionNote on Pronunciation and Use of Sanskrit WordsIntroduction1Pt. IHinduism: Development and Essence1India and the West172The History and Development of Hinduism303Hindu Dharma: Orthodoxy and Heresy in Hinduism494Revelation and Scripture in Hinduism655Itihasa and Purana: The Heart of Hinduism816The Bhagavadgita997The World of the Hindu1128The Many Gods and the One God of Hinduism130Pt. IITrimarga: The Three Hindu Paths to Liberation9The Path of Works: Karmamarga15510Purity and Merit: The Twin Concerns of Karmamarga17011The Hindu Sacraments: The Samskaras18312The Path of Knowledge: Jnanamarga19313Atman and Brahman: Self and All20414Karma, Vidya, Moksa: Liberation from Rebirth21215The Path of Loving Devotion: Bhaktimarga22116Lord Visnu and His Devotees23917Siva: The Grace and the Terror of God26118Devi: The Divine Mother27819Mudalvan, Murugan, Mal: The Great Gods of the Tamils294Pt. IIIThe Structural Supports of Hinduism20The Divine Presence in Space and Time: Murti, Tirtha, Kala31121The Hindu Social Order: Caturvarnasramadharma33322The Professional Religious: Samnyasa34523Stridharma: The Position of Women in Hinduism36124Hindu Structures of Thought: The Saddarsanas37725Hindu Logic and Physics: Nyaya-Vaisesika38726Hindu Psychology and Metaphysics: Samkhya-Yoga39727Hindu Theology, Old and New: Purva Mimamsa and Vedanta408Pt. IVThe Meeting of East and West in Modern India28Hindu Reforms and Reformers42929Mahatma Gandhi: A Twentieth-Century Karmayogi44730Hindu Nationalist Politics and Hinduism as A World Religion461Chronology477Maps490Notes493Glossary591Abbreviations Used615Bibliography617Index675
