Hinduism

Table of contents

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• Title Page 1
• Contents 3
• Foreword 5
• Preface 7
• Chronology of Hinduism 8
• 1 - Introduction to Hinduism and Hindus 11
• 2 - Philosophical Foundations 18
• 3 - Classical and Medieval Hinduism 35
• 4 - The Modern Period I: Hinduism in Practice 64
• 5 - The Modern Period II: Forces of Change 89
• 6 - Toward the Future 108
• Notes 119
• Glossary 121
• Pronunciation Guide 123
• Holy Days and Festivals 124
• Suggested Further Reading 126

• Title Page 1
• Contents 3
• Foreword 5
• Preface 7
• Chronology of Hinduism 8
• 1 - Introduction to Hinduism and Hindus 11
• 2 - Philosophical Foundations 18
• 3 - Classical and Medieval Hinduism 35
• 4 - The Modern Period I: Hinduism in Practice 64
• 5 - The Modern Period II: Forces of Change 89
• 6 - Toward the Future 108
• Notes 119
• Glossary 121
• Pronunciation Guide 123
• Holy Days and Festivals 124
• Suggested Further Reading 126
• Index 128