The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hinduism
A new look at an ancient religion.\ The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Hinduism, Second Edition, contains updated and expanded information on how the religion developed from its very fragmented origins, the basic Hindu beliefs, and the multiple Hindu deities, as well as the sociological aspects of the religion including ethics, sacraments, dietary habits, the caste system, and much more.\ • Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world, with over 765 million followers worldwide\ •...
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A new look at an ancient religion.The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Hinduism, Second Edition, contains updated and expanded information on how the religion developed from its very fragmented origins, the basic Hindu beliefs, and the multiple Hindu deities, as well as the sociological aspects of the religion including ethics, sacraments, dietary habits, the caste system, and much more.• Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world, with over 765 million followers worldwide • Updated information on the state of Hinduism today • An exploration of the Hindu paths to enlightenment including karma yoga, bhakti yoga, jnana yoga, tantra and laya yoga • Expanded information on the Hindu Reformation
Part 1The Eternal Religion11Time for God32Hindus in History173The World Discovers Hinduism314Matrix of the Hindu Tradition455The People's Religion59Part 2What Hindus Believe716One God with Many Names737Born Again!878Turning On Your Inner Light1019Truth Is a Multi-Layer Cake11510The Sacred Sciences129Part 3Who Hindus Worship14311"Can You Show Me God?"14512Meet the Hindu Gods15913Meet the Hindu Goddesses17114Avatars: Gods in Human Form18315The Main Denominations195Part 4How Hindus Live20716A Classy Religion20917The Ten Commitments22118Sacraments and Holy Days23319Temples and Sacred Sites245Part 5God's House Has Many Doors25720The Path of Action25921Straight from the Heart27122The Razor in the Mind28323The Royal Road29524Tantra: Making Love to God307Part 6A Timeless Tradition31925Timeless Tales32126Living the Light33327Ancient Religion in Modern Times34528Hinduism in the New Age357AppendixesAGlossary369BWho's Who in Hinduism381CMore to Read387DHindu Resource List393Index397
