Hinduism - An Introduction

✍ Scribed by Owen Cole , V. P. Hermant Kanit

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Year: 2010
Tongue: English
Leaves: 317
Series: Teach Yourself
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

Hinduism, with its rich variety of religious traditions, can often be hard to define. This book is an informative guide to those traditions, and their underlying unity. Covering all important aspects of Hinduism, from deities and temples to mythology and philosophy, and exploring what it means to lead a Hindu life, this book will let you discover this fascinating religion and understand its relevance today.

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