Author: Sitansu S Chakravarti
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 104
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8120808991
Description
This book contains essential information on standard Hindu sacrament and rituals, on dress codes, customs and festivals, on worship practices and sacred images.
This is a book on Hinduism designed to explain many South Asian practices, some not confined to Hindus only, that have often been misunderstood in North America. The book contains useful information on Hindu sacraments and rituals on dress codes, customs and festivals, on worship practices and sacred images. It provides a sampler of prayers, points for reflection and liturgical formulae.
It notes peculiarities of TmigrT Hindu experience in the United States and Canada and incorporates insights from the author's experience as a Hindu chaplain.
The most substantial and interesting portions of the book are those where Dr Chakavarty offers in brief compass his studied reflections on Hindu Philosophy ethics and spirituality.