{"product_id":"hinduism-for-dummies-isbn-9781394315932","title":"Hinduism For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover one of the world's most popular belief systems\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHinduism is a fascinating and widespread religion with a diverse array of traditions, practices, scriptures, and deities. In \u003ci\u003eHinduism For Dummies, 2nd Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e you'll get a clear view into this widely-practiced and ancient creed. The book contains an easy-to-follow introduction to Hinduism, including its four different sects—Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism—it's major rituals, and its most sacred teachings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll understand how to recognize the different major gods and goddesses in the Hindu pantheon and the differences that give each of the four sects their distinct culture and theology. You'll also explore the history of what some consider to be the world's oldest religion that's still widely practiced today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you'll:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand core beliefs and values\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover Hindu wisdom and teachings (including life-cycle rites)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover how to worship inside and outside of your home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow the Hindu concept of reality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn interesting and unbiased read, \u003ci\u003eHinduism For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is the go-to guide for everyone who wants to learn more about Hinduism and its most fundamental tenets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Introducing Hinduism 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Overviewing Hinduism 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: From Past to Present: A Condensed History of Hinduism 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Exploring the Core Beliefs and Values. 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Reviewing Major Hindu Denominations 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Exploring Hindu Society Structure 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: The Hindu Pantheon and Its Religious Leaders 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Pantheism to Polytheism: From the One to the Very Many 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Identifying Hindu Gods and Goddesses 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: The Avatars of Vishnu: The Divine Descent 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Revering the Role of Religious Leadership 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Studying the Sacred Texts 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: The Vedas: Centuries of Accumulated Treasures 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Gaining Higher Knowledge with the Upanishads 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Living with the Epics and Puranas 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: The Song of the Lord: The Bhagavad Gita 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Practicing Hinduism 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Worshipping at Home 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Worshipping at Temples 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Observing Holydays and Festivals 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Cradle to Cremation: The Life-Cycle Rites 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Taking a Pilgrimage 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Delving Deeper into the Hindu Concept of Reality 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: The Six Schools of Thought: The Darshanas 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Vedanta: The End of Knowledge 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Following the Yogic Path to Salvation 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 357\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Common Prayers 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten (or So) Traditional Mandates 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 371\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmrutur V. Srinivasan, Ph.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e also known as Sheenu, has been active in the Hindu Community since 1971 and is the founder of the Connecticut Valley Hindu Temple Society. Dr. Srinivasan teaches the Bhagavad Gita, the Mahabharata, and Sanskrit. His book \u003ci\u003eThe Vedic Wedding: Origins, Tradition and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e won the 2007 USA Book News Best Book Award in the category of Eastern Religions.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAncient Hindu wisdom and modern practice\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA blue-skinned god with four arms, a festival of colors, a cosmic tortoise carrying the world on its back…Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest—and most imaginative—religions. In \u003ci\u003eHinduism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, you discover the history, beliefs, and traditions of this popular faith. 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