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The author has simplified without distorting and left no fundamental point uncovered. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo the non-specialist who wishes to know something of the many philosophical systems evolved by the penetrating Indian intellect down the centuries from Vedic days, this book should prove of considerable value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"M Hiriyanne \/ Motilal Banarsidass \/ Hardcover","offer_id":40776263270569,"sku":"1225","price":21.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/essen_9fe7dd58-8cc6-4805-b7f2-566b4d10c2b0.jpg?v=1625514276"},{"product_id":"12383-the-origins-and-development-of-classical-hinduism","title":"The Origins and Development of Classical Hinduism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: A L Basham\u003cbr\u003eEditor(s): Kenneth G Zysk\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2003\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 159\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 978-0-19-563085-5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book, the final major contribution of A.L. Basham, is written with his usual clarity. Written with the general reader mind, the book answers many questions which may appear baffling to the uninitiated. Yet the author has never deviated from the rigor of his approach towards the study of Indian religion which combined history, philology and phenomenology…Above all the lucidity of his presentation will endear the book to both the student and the master.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREVIEWS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvides an easily readable entry into the subject.\u003cbr\u003e-Romila Thapar, Emeritus Professor of History, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a short general introduction to Hinduism, there are indeed few works that might match Basham's. The lucidity is sparking, the sweep breathtaking.\u003cbr\u003e-Amiya Sen, Reader, Department of History, Desbandhu College, New Delhi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book provides a succinct and excellent introduction to the fundamentals of Hinduism.\u003cbr\u003e-Sunday Herald\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Basham will send many back with eager minds to the great texts.\u003cbr\u003e-The Independent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Illustrations\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Beginnings of Religion in south Asia\u003cbr\u003eEarly Speculations and the Later Sacrificial Cults\u003cbr\u003eThe Development of Philosophy and the Origin of the Doctrine of Transmigration\u003cbr\u003eThe Mystical and Ascetic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"A L Basham \/ Oxford University Press \/ Paperback","offer_id":40776265793705,"sku":"12383","price":22.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/12383_0bb02a8a-fc79-4b30-aca6-48bf955793a9.jpg?v=1625514309"},{"product_id":"13021-symbols-in-art-and-religion","title":"Symbols In Art and Religion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Karel Werner\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Motilal Banarsidass\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1991\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 221\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 8120808339\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contributions included in the present volume, first published in 1990 in the Durham Indological Series, stem from the Symposia on Indian Religions which took place under the convenership of Karel Werner of the School of Oriental Studies, University of Durham, during the years 1975-84. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the Editor rightly confesses, we can hardly claim to have a comprehensive grasp or clear understanding of the processes in human thought, experience and creative effort which lead to the birth of symbols and to their effectiveness. 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He has deliberately not changed anything in this article for two reasons. First, for showing that our main assessments of Swami Vivekananda, our opinions on his views and his work have since remained the same, and have only been depended, expanded, and of course, defined more precisely and accurately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd second, because the publication of this article in a authoritative Indian work, as also Swami Vivekananda birth centenary celebrations in USSR, gave an impetus to further work in our country on the study of his heritage along with a study of the views of Ramakrishna. 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When the message of Jesus Christ is presented to Indians in their life-context they understand, interpret and express in their own way by employing their cultural, social and religious categories. Thus the message of Jesus Christ becomes related to the life-situation of Indians. In this book we read that Sattampillai founded the Hindu-Christian Church of the Lord Jesus at Prakasapuram in 1857. N V Tilak and H A Krishnapallai made use of Christ! When Western missionaries communicated the message considered the local needs and aspirations of the people and paved the way for indigenous expression of Christianity. I am sure that the content of this thought provoking book with a great wealth of information meets the need of the time emphasizing that the Christianity in India is Indian. Every interested reader will be inspired to develop the model of study proposed in this book. 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The three heterodox sects react against the ritualistic creed of the Vedists. The cult of Ajivikas was founded by Makkhali Gosal, the contemporary of Mahavira Vardhamana, on the basis of strict determinism with a belief in the all-embracing rule of Niyati (principle of order). According to Gosal, it was Niyati which ultimately governed our action, controlled phenomena and left no room for human volition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt will through new height on an interesting and significant aspect of India's past, and will encourage further research. This book is divided into fifteen chapters discussing elaborately different aspects of the subject matter. The comprehensive Bibliography and Index are the added features for the researchers for comparative as well as further study of yet unexplored areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFOREWORD\/PROF. SATYA RANJAN BANERJEE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFOREWORD\/DR. L.D. BARNETT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart I : HISTORY OF THE AJIVIKAS :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Introduction :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei.                     The Historical Background to the Rise of Ajivikism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. The Six Heretics :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei.                     The Record of the Samanna-phala Sutta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eii.                    Other Buddhist References to the Doctrines of the Heretics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Makkhali Gosala and his Predecessors :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei.                     Ajivika Leaders before Makkhali Gosala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eii.                    Nanda Vaccha and Kisa Sankicca\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiii.                  The Immediate Predecessors of Makkhali Gosala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiv.                   Makkhali Gosala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ev.                    Birth of Makkhali Gosala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003evi.                   The Meeting of Gosala with Mahavira\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003evii.                 The Peregrinations of the Two Ascetics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eviii.                Gosala and the Sesamum Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eix.                   Gosala and Vesiyayana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ex.                    Gosala Attains Magical Power and becomes the Leader of the Ajivikas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. The Last Days of Makkhali Gosala :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei.                     The Six Disacaras\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eii.                    Gosala is Exposed by Mahavlra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiii.                  Gosala Visits Mahavlra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiv.                   Gosala's Delirium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ev.                    Ayampula Visits Gosala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003evi.                   Gosala's Repentance and Death\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003evii.                 The Date of Gosala's Death\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eviii.                The Name and Titles of Makkhali Gosala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Purana and Pakudha :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei.                     Purana Kassapa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eii.                    The Death of Purana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiii.                  Pakudha Kaccayana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. The Early Ajivika Community (I) :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei.                     The Wandering Philosophers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eii.                    Etymology of the Term Ajivika\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiii.                  The Ajivika Initiation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiv.                   Ajivika Nudity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ev.                    Ajivika Asceticism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003evi.                   The Ajivika Sabha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003evii.                 Song and Dance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. The Early Ajivika Community (II) :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei.                     Begging and Dietary Practices\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eii.                    Accusations of Worldliness and Immorality\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiii.                  The Final Penance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiv.                   Ajivika Laymen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ev.                    Relations between Ajivikas and Buddhists\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003evi.                   Relations between Ajivikas and Jainas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8. Ajivikas in the Nanda and Maukya Periods :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei.                     Mahapadma\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eii.                    Ajivikism in Maurya Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiii.                  The Barabar and Nagarjuni Caves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9. Ajivikas in Later Times :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei.                     References in Sanskrit Literature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eii.                    Varahamihira and Utpala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiii.                  Silanka and the Trairasikas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiv.                   Nemicandra on the Ajivikas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ev.                    Lexicographical References\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003evi.                   The Last References to Ajivikas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10. The Southern Ajivikas :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei.                     The Inscriptions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eii.                    Ajivikas in Tamil Literature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiii.                  Appendix to Part I - The Iconoclast Ascetics of Kashmir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart II : DOCTRINES OF THE AJIVIKAS :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11. Ajivika Scriptures :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei.                     The Mahanimittas, the Maggas, and the Onpatu-katir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eii.                    Pali and Prakrit Quotations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiii.                  Quotations by the Commentators\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12. NIYATI :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei.                     Niyativada Dialectic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eii.                    The Development of the Niyati Doctrine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13. Ajivika Cosmology :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei.                     The Categories of the Samanna-phala Sutta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eii.                    The Eight Last Things\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiii.                  The Six Inevitables\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiv.                   Other Ajivika Categories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ev.                    Mandala-moksa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14. Other Doctrines of the Ajivikas :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei.                     The Elements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eii.                    Ajivika Atomism in Relation to other Indian Atomic Doctrines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiii.                  The Soul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiv.                   The Gods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ev.                    Ajivika Logic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003evi.                   The Status of Makkhali Gosala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15. Conclusion :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei.                     Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eii.                    Dr. Barua's Three Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiii.                  The Influence of the Ajivikas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiv.                   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Presents ten masterly essays on the history of religious movements and ideologies in India by the eminent scholar of religious studies, David N Lorenzen. Stretching from a discussion on the role of religion, skin colour and language in distinguishing between the Aryas and the Dasas, to a study of the ways in which contact between Hindus, on the one hand, and Muslims and Christians, on the other, changed the nature of the Hindu religion, the volume asks two principal questions-how did the religion of the Hindus affect the course of Indian history and what sort of an impact did the events of Indian history have on the Hindu religion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe essays cast a critical eye on scholarly arguments which are based as much on current fashion or on conventional wisdom as on evidence available in historical documents. Taking issues with renowned scholars such as Louis Dumont, Romila Thapar, Thomas R Trautmann and Dipesh Chakrabarty on some central conceptions of the religious history of India, Lorenzen establishes alternative positions on the same through a thorough and compelling look at a vast array of literary sources. 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Some of these issues include female foeticide, ordination, salvation, divinity, and acceptance of children of mixed parentage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe essays - threaded together by an underlying need to dismantle gender stereotypes within a religious framework - also discuss marriage reform laws, exclusion of females from important memberships, and the politics of conversion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book will appeal to a wide cross-section of academics interested in aspects of religion, gender and society, as well as to the general reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eArvind Sharma\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWomen and Hinduism\u003cbr\u003eKatherine K Young\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWomen and Buddhism in India\u003cbr\u003eNancy J Barnes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWomen and Jainism in India\u003cbr\u003eNalini Balbir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWomen in Sikhism\u003cbr\u003eRajkumari Shankar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZarathushti, Zoroastraina, Parsi:\u003cbr\u003eWomen in Zarathushti Din, Zoroastrianism\u003cbr\u003eKetayun H Gould\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuslim Women in India\u003cbr\u003eSheila McDonough\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Status of Christian Women in Kerala\u003cbr\u003eSusan Visvanathan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeminine Presence: The Case of Santhal Tribe\u003cbr\u003eManful Khanna\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWomen within the Baha'I Community\u003cbr\u003eSusan S Maneck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"Arvind Sharma \/ Oxford University Press \/ Hardcover","offer_id":40789776564393,"sku":"9612","price":38.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/9612.jpg?v=1625572260"}],"url":"https:\/\/indiaclub.com\/de\/collections\/introduction-to-indian-religions.oembed","provider":"The India Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}