INTRODUCING SAIVA SIDDHANTA
INTRODUCING SAIVA SIDDHANTA

Author: Harish Damodaran

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-12-12

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 1300513608

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Saiva Siddhanta is a special philosophy of Saivism. Saivism is a general name used to denote a number of Indian schools of thought that regard Lord Siva or Paramesvara as the supreme deity. Saivism is one of oldest schools of thought in the world. Even today, it is alive as an inspiring and inviting way of philosophizing and practiced as a religion by millions of people, not only in India, but all over the world. It stretches out across the sea to Farther India and the Archipelago and the mountain to central Asia. No other single religion, alive or extinct, in the entire world can boast of such an antiquity, as Saivism owns. This book is but an attempt to introduce the Philosophy of Saiva Siddhanta in order to serve the purpose of beginners- a work for the beginner and of course, by the beginner.

Śaiva Siddhānta
Śaiva Siddhānta

Author: Hilko Wiardo Schomerus

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 9788120815698

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The present book being an English translation of a German book entitled Der Saiva Siddhanta by H.W. Schomerus gives a full and documented account of this theistic movement then as now little known in the West. The book quickly became and still is the major reference work in this field in any European language. Schomerus cites siddhanta scriptures on each point. His book thus offers a systematic theology of the movement from its own basic texts many of which are not otherwise available in English.

Shaivism in the Light of Epics, Purāṇas, and Āgamas
Shaivism in the Light of Epics, Purāṇas, and Āgamas

Author: Niddodi Ramachandra Bhatt

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 642

ISBN-13:

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’aivism encompasses all aspects of religion: a philosophy, atheology, a conception of the universe, a current of devotion, a worldof myths, elaborate rituals in temples, expressions in plastic arts, inpoetry, music, dance. The sources to understand this subject are theSanskrit texts of Epics, PurÈ!as andAgamas. The present book givesa clear presentation of ’aivism through a survey and an erudite readingof this vast literature. The Agamas are the key to the knowledge oftemple organization and rituals, the description of which is a uniqueand original contribution of this work. This very readable and reliablework contains an amazing quantity of information, carefully referencedat every step, and is likely to be of the greatest utility toresearchers in history of religion, medieval to modern, as well as tothe general reader interested in ’aivism.Pandit N. Ramachandra Bhatt has devoted his whole life toresearch and bring to light ’aivÈgama literature.

An Introduction to Hinduism
An Introduction to Hinduism

Author: Gavin D. Flood

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1996-07-13

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 9780521438780

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This book provides a much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism, the religion of the majority of people in India. Dr Flood traces the development of Hindu traditions from their ancient origins, through the major deities of Visnu, Siva and the Goddess, to the modern world. Hinduism is discussed as both a global religion and a form of nationalism. Emphasis is given to the tantric traditions, which have been so influential; to Hindu ritual, which is more fundamental to the life of the religion than are specific beliefs or doctrines; and to Dravidian influences from south India. An Introduction to Hinduism examines the ideas of dharma, particularly in relation to the ideology of kingship, caste and world renunciation. Dr Flood also introduces some debates within contemporary scholarship about the nature of Hinduism. It is suitable both for the student and for the general reader.

How to Become a Hindu
How to Become a Hindu

Author: Subramuniya (Master.)

Publisher: Himalayan Academy Publications

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 0945497822

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"A history-making manual,interreligious study and names list, with stories by Westerners who entered Hinduism and Hindus who deepened their faith"--Cove

INDIA'S NEW CAPITALISTS
INDIA'S NEW CAPITALISTS

Author: Harish Damodaran

Publisher: Hachette India

Published: 2018-11-25

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 9351952800

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It?s no secret that certain social groups have predominated India?s business and trading history, with business traditionally being the preserve of particular `Bania? communities. However, the past four or so decades have seen a widening of the social base of Indian capital, such that the social profile of Indian business has expanded beyond recognition, and entrepreneurship and commerce in India are no longer the exclusive bastion of the old mercantile castes. In this meticulously researched book ? acclaimed for being the first social history to document and understand India?s new entrepreneurial groups ? Harish Damodaran looks to answer who the new `wealth creators? are, as he traces the transitional entry of India?s middle and lower peasant castes into the business world. Combining analytical rigour with journalistic flair, India?s New Capitalists is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the culture and evolution of business in contemporary South Asia.