Hinduism: Challenges | Interaction with Buddhism, Jainism and The Greeks
Hinduism: Challenges | Interaction with Buddhism, Jainism and The Greeks

Author: Ashok Mishra

Publisher: StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd

Published:

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 9360705233

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. Embark on a journey tracing Hinduism's evolution from Vedic rituals to modern practices, revealing a seamless continuity despite apparent change. . Witness ancient mantras echoing in contemporary ceremonies, bridging the gap between millennia. . Explore the etymology of "Hindu" and its alignment with "Sanatana Dharma," encapsulating timeless principles of righteous living. . Discover Hinduism's encounters with Jainism, Buddhism, and the influence of Alexander the Great, shaping its diverse identity. Marvel at Hinduism's adaptability, absorbing and assimilating diverse ideologies over centuries. . Beyond a religion, Hinduism embodies Dharma—the righteous path to spiritual liberation. In this dynamic interplay of cultures and beliefs, Hinduism emerges as a beacon of inclusivity and adaptation.

Asiatic Review
Asiatic Review

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Publisher:

Published: 1902

Total Pages: 906

ISBN-13:

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Beginning in 1895, includes the Proceedings of the East India Association.

A History of Indian Literature
A History of Indian Literature

Author: Moriz Winternitz

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 9788120802643

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The present English translation is based on the original German work written by Professor Winternitz and has been revised in the light of further researches on the subject by different scholars in India and elsewhere. Vol. I relates to Veda (the four Samhitas), Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanisads, Vedangas and the Literature of the ritual. The Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Puranic literature and Tantra. Vol. II deals with the Buddhist Literature of India and the Jaina Literature. Vol. III covers Classical Sanskrit Literature comprising ornate Poetry, Drama, Narrative Literature, Grammar, Lexiocography, Philosophy, Dharma-Sastra, Artha-Sastra, Architecture, Music, Kama-Sutra, Ayurveda, Astronomy, Astrology and Mathematics.

Education in Ancient India
Education in Ancient India

Author: Hartmut Scharfe

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2018-11-12

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9047401476

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This is the first comprehensive survey of all aspects of education in India, both in the oral and written traditions. Chronologically it covers everything from the Vedic period upto the Hindu kingdoms before the establishment of Muslim rule. If relevant, the reader will regularly find sidesteps to modern continuities. The role of the oral tradition and the techniques of memorization are discussed, the education in small private tutorials and the development of large monasteries and temple schools approaching university character. Professional training, the role of the teacher and of foreign languages are dealt with, and the impact of the peculiar features of Indian education on Indian society. The full documentation facilitates quick access to the original sources scholarly literature on Indian education. A true reference work.