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Download or read book Hindu Customs and Their Origins written by Stanley Rice and published by . This book was released on 1937 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author: K V Singh
Publisher: Penguin UK
Published: 2015-11-25
Total Pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9385890042
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhy is the tulsi considered sacred? What is the significance of namaste? Why do Hindus light a lamp before performing a ritual? Why is it forbidden to sleep facing the south? Why do Hindus chant 'shanti' three times after performing a rite? Millions of Hindus the world over grow up observing rites, rituals and religious practices that lie at the heart of Hinduism, but which they don't know the significance of. Often the age-old customs, whose relevance is lost to modern times, are dismissed as meaningless superstitions. The truth, however, is that these practices reveal the philosophical and scientific approach to life that has characterized Hindu thought since ancient times; it is important to revive their original meanings today. This handy book tells the fascinating stories and explains the science behind the Hindu rites and rituals that we sometimes follow blindly. It is essential reading for anyone interested in India's cultural tradition.
Download or read book Hindu Rites and Rituals written by K V Singh and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2015-11-25 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is the tulsi considered sacred? What is the significance of namaste? Why do Hindus light a lamp before performing a ritual? Why is it forbidden to sleep facing the south? Why do Hindus chant 'shanti' three times after performing a rite? Millions of Hindus the world over grow up observing rites, rituals and religious practices that lie at the heart of Hinduism, but which they don't know the significance of. Often the age-old customs, whose relevance is lost to modern times, are dismissed as meaningless superstitions. The truth, however, is that these practices reveal the philosophical and scientific approach to life that has characterized Hindu thought since ancient times; it is important to revive their original meanings today. This handy book tells the fascinating stories and explains the science behind the Hindu rites and rituals that we sometimes follow blindly. It is essential reading for anyone interested in India's cultural tradition.
Author: Walter Hazen
Publisher: Milliken Publishing Company
Published: 2003-09-01
Total Pages: 16
ISBN-13: 0787727407
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis packet introduces your students to the oldest organized religion in the world: Hinduism. They will learn about many aspects of Hindu culture, including birth ceremonies, marriage, funeral customs, women's role in society, and major events in Hinduism's history, and more. In addition to valuable historical and practical information, this packet provides review questions, questions for discussion, key word lists, and an answer key. These features facilitate student assimilation of the fundamentals of a religion practiced by an estimated 781 million people around the globe. Whether your objective is a comprehensive study of Hinduism or a simple overview, this packet affords you the opportunity to easily accomplish either one. You will be delighted to observe your students' growing understanding of the rich culture and history of a religion believed to date back to prehistoric times.
Download or read book Hindu Customs and History written by Walter Hazen and published by Milliken Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003-09-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This packet introduces your students to the oldest organized religion in the world: Hinduism. They will learn about many aspects of Hindu culture, including birth ceremonies, marriage, funeral customs, women's role in society, and major events in Hinduism's history, and more. In addition to valuable historical and practical information, this packet provides review questions, questions for discussion, key word lists, and an answer key. These features facilitate student assimilation of the fundamentals of a religion practiced by an estimated 781 million people around the globe. Whether your objective is a comprehensive study of Hinduism or a simple overview, this packet affords you the opportunity to easily accomplish either one. You will be delighted to observe your students' growing understanding of the rich culture and history of a religion believed to date back to prehistoric times.
Author: Ranjeeta Singh
Publisher:
Published: 2024-05-14
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Interpreting Hindu Customs: An Introduction to Sacred Traditions" serves as a gateway for readers to understand the profound significance of worship of various deities and rich customs and rituals within Hinduism. Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world. This book navigates through the intricate set of Hindu customs, shedding light on their origins, evolution and symbolic meanings. From worship rituals to festival celebrations to personal devotions, each custom is examined with sensitivity and reverence, highlighting its role in shaping individual and collective identities within the Hindu community. As an introductory guide, "Interpreting Hindu Customs" invites readers on a transformative journey of discovery, inviting them to explore the timeless wisdom embedded within these sacred traditions. Children often have curiosity around the various practices, especially those children growing up outside of India. Sometimes, even adults do not have answers to all the curious queries. Whether you are a kid or a teenager or parent of kids who wants to teach their kids about Hinduism or practitioner or curious seeker of knowledge interested in Hindu culture, this book would prove to be an invaluable resource for unlocking the profound mysteries and timeless truths of Hindu customs in an easy to understand format.
Download or read book Interpreting Hindu Customs written by Ranjeeta Singh and published by . This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Interpreting Hindu Customs: An Introduction to Sacred Traditions" serves as a gateway for readers to understand the profound significance of worship of various deities and rich customs and rituals within Hinduism. Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world. This book navigates through the intricate set of Hindu customs, shedding light on their origins, evolution and symbolic meanings. From worship rituals to festival celebrations to personal devotions, each custom is examined with sensitivity and reverence, highlighting its role in shaping individual and collective identities within the Hindu community. As an introductory guide, "Interpreting Hindu Customs" invites readers on a transformative journey of discovery, inviting them to explore the timeless wisdom embedded within these sacred traditions. Children often have curiosity around the various practices, especially those children growing up outside of India. Sometimes, even adults do not have answers to all the curious queries. Whether you are a kid or a teenager or parent of kids who wants to teach their kids about Hinduism or practitioner or curious seeker of knowledge interested in Hindu culture, this book would prove to be an invaluable resource for unlocking the profound mysteries and timeless truths of Hindu customs in an easy to understand format.
Author: Prem P. Bhalla
Publisher: Pustak Mahal
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 812230902X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRites, rituals and customs play a major role in the life of every person, irrespective of religious affiliations.Right from the time of birth, till a person's passing away and even after it, rites and rituals follow a Hindu, much like a shadow. This book outlines all these practices from the sunrise to the sunset years. It makes for an enlightening reading for Hindus as well as non-Hindus.
Download or read book Hindu Rites, Rituals, Customs and Traditions written by Prem P. Bhalla and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 2006 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rites, rituals and customs play a major role in the life of every person, irrespective of religious affiliations.Right from the time of birth, till a person's passing away and even after it, rites and rituals follow a Hindu, much like a shadow. This book outlines all these practices from the sunrise to the sunset years. It makes for an enlightening reading for Hindus as well as non-Hindus.
Author: Ashok Mishra
Publisher: StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd
Published: 2019-08-03
Total Pages: 540
ISBN-13: 9388698134
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe book is journey through 5000 years of evolution of Hinduism, and is outcome of seven years of study to understand the roots of Hinduism. Tracing the genesis of Hinduism to pre-Indus Valley period, the book explains Hindu, Hinduism and Sanatana Dharma, before it takes one through Hinduism’s oldest scriptures - the four Vedas, the four components of each Veda, and what they contain. How all original translations of Vedic texts were done by Western Sanskrit scholars, and why their works have left scope for doubt about the fidelity of translations. The yajnas (yagya) like Ashvamedha, Rajsooya, Vajpeya, etc., about which we only hear on TV serials and talk shows, have been demystified. The reader will be taken aback reading the sheer size and scale of Soma yajna, described step by step, in great detail. Hinduism’s journey to the Age of Reason, the Upanishads, its encounter with Buddhism, and its transformation into idol worshipping society with many gods and a multitude of stories about its millions of gods is lucidly explained. Puranas, what they contain and what was the reason they were created, has been described and explained next. Hinduism's journey to its modern form - idol worship, the modern puja, detailed description of puja and Sanskaras like Vivaha, their detailed description, the meaning of each action and how they are conducted, the gift to the priest, types of idols, their consecration, all are explained to help a reader understand the why and the how of what we do as a Hindu. The book concludes with a discussion of - Do mantras have power? & Do rituals have meaning?
Download or read book Hinduism - Ritual, Reason and Beyond written by Ashok Mishra and published by StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2019-08-03 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is journey through 5000 years of evolution of Hinduism, and is outcome of seven years of study to understand the roots of Hinduism. Tracing the genesis of Hinduism to pre-Indus Valley period, the book explains Hindu, Hinduism and Sanatana Dharma, before it takes one through Hinduism’s oldest scriptures - the four Vedas, the four components of each Veda, and what they contain. How all original translations of Vedic texts were done by Western Sanskrit scholars, and why their works have left scope for doubt about the fidelity of translations. The yajnas (yagya) like Ashvamedha, Rajsooya, Vajpeya, etc., about which we only hear on TV serials and talk shows, have been demystified. The reader will be taken aback reading the sheer size and scale of Soma yajna, described step by step, in great detail. Hinduism’s journey to the Age of Reason, the Upanishads, its encounter with Buddhism, and its transformation into idol worshipping society with many gods and a multitude of stories about its millions of gods is lucidly explained. Puranas, what they contain and what was the reason they were created, has been described and explained next. Hinduism's journey to its modern form - idol worship, the modern puja, detailed description of puja and Sanskaras like Vivaha, their detailed description, the meaning of each action and how they are conducted, the gift to the priest, types of idols, their consecration, all are explained to help a reader understand the why and the how of what we do as a Hindu. The book concludes with a discussion of - Do mantras have power? & Do rituals have meaning?
Author: K. V. Singh
Publisher: Penguin Enterprise
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 267
ISBN-13: 9780143425106
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhy is the tulsi considered sacred? What is the significance of namaste? Why do Hindus light a lamp before performing a ritual? Why is it forbidden to sleep facing the south? Why do Hindus chant 'shanti' three times after performing a rite? Millions of Hindus the world over grow up observing rites, rituals and religious practices that lie at the heart of Hinduism, but which they don't know the significance of. Often the age-old customs, whose relevance is lost to modern times, are dismissed as meaningless superstitions. The truth, however, is that these practices reveal the philosophical and scientific approach to life that has characterized Hindu thought since ancient times; it is important to revive their original meanings today. This handy book tells the fascinating stories and explains the science behind the Hindu rites and rituals that we sometimes follow blindly. It is essential reading for anyone interested in India's cultural tradition.
Download or read book Hindu Rites and Rituals written by K. V. Singh and published by Penguin Enterprise. This book was released on 2015 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is the tulsi considered sacred? What is the significance of namaste? Why do Hindus light a lamp before performing a ritual? Why is it forbidden to sleep facing the south? Why do Hindus chant 'shanti' three times after performing a rite? Millions of Hindus the world over grow up observing rites, rituals and religious practices that lie at the heart of Hinduism, but which they don't know the significance of. Often the age-old customs, whose relevance is lost to modern times, are dismissed as meaningless superstitions. The truth, however, is that these practices reveal the philosophical and scientific approach to life that has characterized Hindu thought since ancient times; it is important to revive their original meanings today. This handy book tells the fascinating stories and explains the science behind the Hindu rites and rituals that we sometimes follow blindly. It is essential reading for anyone interested in India's cultural tradition.
Author: Jean Antoine Dubois
Publisher:
Published: 1906
Total Pages: 782
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor 30 years the author, a French missionary, lived among the Hindus, adopting their dress and customs and studying their social and religious institutions. The English government found this account of the results of his observations valuable enough to translate and publish it for the use of officials and oriental students.
Download or read book Hindu Manners, Customs and Ceremonies written by Jean Antoine Dubois and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For 30 years the author, a French missionary, lived among the Hindus, adopting their dress and customs and studying their social and religious institutions. The English government found this account of the results of his observations valuable enough to translate and publish it for the use of officials and oriental students.
Author: Mark W. Muesse
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published:
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 1451414005
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRenowned lecturer from The Teaching Company, Mark W. Muesse brings readers into an encounter with the world's oldest living religious tradition, known as Hinduism. Muesse's brief survey, challenges the perception of Hinduism as one religious tradition, showing how wonderfully rich and diverse this 5,000-year old story truly is. He traces the vast history and practices of classic and diverse traditions, moving from the origins in the Indus Valley up through classic and contemporary periods. Muesse exhibits a keen sense of the myriad spiritualities associated with Hinduism, demonstrating how the religious tradition is both monotheistic and polytheistic.
Download or read book The Hindu Traditions written by Mark W. Muesse and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned lecturer from The Teaching Company, Mark W. Muesse brings readers into an encounter with the world's oldest living religious tradition, known as Hinduism. Muesse's brief survey, challenges the perception of Hinduism as one religious tradition, showing how wonderfully rich and diverse this 5,000-year old story truly is. He traces the vast history and practices of classic and diverse traditions, moving from the origins in the Indus Valley up through classic and contemporary periods. Muesse exhibits a keen sense of the myriad spiritualities associated with Hinduism, demonstrating how the religious tradition is both monotheistic and polytheistic.
Author: Abbe J.A. Dubois
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Published: 2007-04-01
Total Pages: 757
ISBN-13: 1602063362
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrench cleric and scholar of Sanskrit J. A. DUBOIS (1770-1848) journeyed to and around India as a missionary in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and turned his decades of observation into what was, for many years, the definitive Western work on Indian culture. This revised English-language edition, published in 1905, includes Dubois's notes and thoughts on. . the caste system, its antiquity and origins . etiquette and customs among the Brahmin . dress and ornamentation . the roles and positions of women . Hindu tales and fables . religious feast, temples, and ceremonies . and much more.
Download or read book Hindu Manners, Customs and Ceremonies written by Abbe J.A. Dubois and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 757 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: French cleric and scholar of Sanskrit J. A. DUBOIS (1770-1848) journeyed to and around India as a missionary in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and turned his decades of observation into what was, for many years, the definitive Western work on Indian culture. This revised English-language edition, published in 1905, includes Dubois's notes and thoughts on. . the caste system, its antiquity and origins . etiquette and customs among the Brahmin . dress and ornamentation . the roles and positions of women . Hindu tales and fables . religious feast, temples, and ceremonies . and much more.
