Author: C H Buck
Publisher: Asian Educational Services
Year: 1999
Language: English
Pages: 262
ISBN/UPC (if available): 812061304X
Description
First published in 1917, this leather bound gold plated reference work brings together the leading features of the principal Indian religions, and describes some of the chief ceremonies and festivals with notes on the management of a large religious fair.
Composed from the works of many learned authors, this useful works of reference provides an over view of the religious views held by millions of people in India.
Contents
Preface
CHAPTER I
Introduction, Origin of the various religions of India
CHAPTER II
Beliefs of the Aboriginals and of the Aryans
CHAPTER III
The Sacred Books of the Hindus
CHAPTER IV
Brahmans, Caste and the Dharm Shastras
CHAPTER V
The Epic Poems
CHAPTER VI
Hindu Domestic Ceremonies
CHAPTER VII
Hindu Gods of today
CHAPER VIII
Hindu Festivals
CHAPTER IX
Hindu Festivals (contd)
CHAPTER X
Hindu Fairs
CHAPTER XI
Hindu Sects and Societies
CHAPTER XII
Buddhism - The Foundation of Buddhism
CHAPTER XIII
Jainism
CHAPTER XIV
Sikhism
CHAPTER XV
Islam
CHAPTER XVI
The Qoran and its Doctrines
CHAPTER XVII
Muslim Festivals and Fasts
CHAPTER XVIII
Islamic Sects, Saints, and Superstitions
CHAPTER XIX
Mazdeism or Zoroastrianism
XHAPTER XX
The Management of Fairs
Appendices
Map of India showing places mentioned
Works of Reference
Glossary and Index