Learn the Basics about Hindu Beliefs, gods and rituals This book contains an easily accessible overview of the Hindu religion, with a focus on those coming from the Western religions and cultures.
Fundamental Beliefs The Many Faces of Brahman Hindu Rituals, Ceremonies, and Festivals.
In This book, you\'ll learn...
This work is intended to serve as a jumping off point for you to begin your self-exploration of the world\'s oldest and third largest religion.
They number over 100, though not all are accorded the same significance.
Finally, I give a brief overview of what can only be considered one of the largest collections of religious scriptures in the world.
I describe some of the most popular.
Like we are accustomed to in the west, the Hindu religion also celebrates many holidays.
rituals that are performed for pregnancy, birth, and death are common.
Some of the most important rituals that punctuate the life of a Hindu are described.
Not only is Hinduism rich in its diversity of gods and goddesses, it is also filled with many different rituals and festivals.
A full treatment of the symbolism is a subject worthy of a full semester college course.
The rich symbolism present in their depictions is also explored, for a small sampling of the main deities.
The pantheon of the gods is described, with an emphasis on each god\'s function.
These concepts unite all the various sects of the Hindu religion, as well as all of the regional and familial variations in what is a rich and complex religion.
We will cover the Basics of the belief system, including the concepts of karma, reincarnation, ahimsa, and the one Supreme Being.
I hope that by reading This book you can at least begin to scratch the surface of This rich and intricate religion.
While quite a few of us in the west are familiar with at least some aspects of the religion (karma for instance), most of us lack any real depth of understanding of the complexities and nuances of one of the world\'s oldest and most diverse religions.
Learn the Basics about Hindu Beliefs, gods and rituals This book contains an easily accessible overview of the Hindu religion, with a focus on those coming from the Western religions and cultures
