Hinduism
Background
Encyclopedia of India
Available in print in Reference or online via the database Opposing Viewpoints. The Encyclopedia of India encompasses the history, cultures, geography, and religions of India from ancient times to the present day.
Call Number: Reference DS405 .E556 2006ISBN: 0684313499Publication Date: 2005
The Blackwell companion to Hinduism by
In print in General Stacks or online via Ebook Central. An ideal resource for courses on Hinduism or world religions, this accessible volume spans the entire field of Hindu studies.
Call Number: General Stacks BL1202 .B72 2002ISBN: 9781405132510Publication Date: 2003
Hinduism: Past and Present by
Available in General Stacks in print. Hinduism is currently followed by one-fifth of humankind. Far from a monolithic theistic tradition, the religion comprises thousands of gods, a complex caste system, and hundreds of languages and dialects. Such internal plurality inspires vastly ranging rites and practices amongst Hinduism's hundreds of millions of adherents. It is therefore not surprising that scholars have been hesitant to define universal Hindu beliefs and practices. In this book, Axel Michaels breaks this trend. He examines the traditions, beliefs, and rituals Hindus hold in common through the lens of what he deems its "identificatory habitus," a cohesive force that binds Hindu religions together and fortifies them against foreign influences. Thus, in his analysis, Michaels not only locates Hinduism's profoundly differentiating qualities, but also provides the framework for an analysis of its social and religious coherence.
Call Number: General Stacks BL1202 .M53 2004ISBN: 0691089523Publication Date: 2004
Additional Reading
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- Adi Parva: churning of the ocean. byCall Number: ON ORDER September 2022ISBN: 9789354227615Publication Date: 2021
- Aranyaka: book of the forest by "The title of this book, Aranyaka, meaning 'of the forest', alludes to a set of 3,000-year-old Vedic scriptures full of mysterious metaphors, composed after the Samhitas (hymn collections), alongside the Brahmanas (ritual manuals), but before the Upanishads (philosophical expositions)"--Page 161.Call Number: ON ORDER General Stacks ; BL1216 .P363 2019ISBN: 9388754573Publication Date: 2019
The Book of the Beginning by
V.1. Book 1. The book of the beginning. -- v. 2. Book 2. The book of the assembly hall. Book 3. The book of the forest. -- v. 3. Book 4. The book of Virata. Book 5. The book of the effort.
Call Number: General Stacks ; PK3633.A2 B8ISBN: 9780226846484Publication Date: 1997
Deepak Chopra & Shekhar Kapur present Ramayan 3392 AD by
Enter a post-apocalyptic world where the last of humanity struggles to fight the evil hordes of Nark, a dark continent led by the monstrous Ravan. Princes Rama and Laksham are duty-bound to take command and, in a world enshrouded by darkness, are mankind's last beacons of hope.
Call Number: General Stacks PN6790.I44 R36 2007ISBN: 9781934413043Publication Date: 2007
Grant Morrison's 18 Days by
From superstar creator Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman, Batman& Robin, The Invisibles), comes 18 Days, the story ofthree generations of super-warriors, meeting for the final battle of their age.18 Days is a re-imagining of the great eastern myth, Mahabharata, andfollows the course of the climactic war that concludes the age of the gods andbegins the age of man. It is the prototype for every war ever fought. The scaleis epic, wherein the biggest armies ever conceived face one another across theultimate battlefield to decide the fate of the future. This hardcover illustrated script book from Dynamite Entertainment andLiquid Comics offers readers a first glimpse into the mythic animated seriesbeing developed by Morrison. The book reveals the inner workings of theacclaimed writer's process and features the original animation scripts, storybibles, character descriptions, and commentaries. Grant's groundbreaking storyis matched perfectly with original illustrations created by acclaimed artist,Mukesh Singh (Devi, Gamekeeper, Shadow Hunter).
Call Number: Oversized; PN1997.85 .M68 2010 +ISBN: 1606901745Publication Date: 2010- Mahābhārata (Amar Chitra Katha edition) 3 volumes : chiefly color illustrations 1. The Kuru princes -- 2. The Pandavas in exile -- 3. On the battlefield of Kurukshetra.Call Number: General Stacks PN6790.I443 A437 2021Publication Date: 2021
The Mahabharatha part 1 : a child's view by
A grand and complex epic, comparable in scale to the Greek Iliad and Odyssey, The Mahabharatha tells an ancient tale of war, kingship, honor and revenge. It narrates the fortunes of a royal household torn by conflict. Unable to decide on a suitable heir to a throne he has sworn to protect, an ancient patriarch gives in to the capricious demands of warring cousins. Hatred and envy flare into a fratricidal war. Samhita Arni's compact and accessible narrative allows readers from other contexts to get to know this ancient tale whose massive cast of characters is part of every Indian child's imagination. Her beautifully illustrated version of the ancient epic is a worldwide success. It has been translated into Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portugese. "Reading this enchanting work is really one of the best ways to approach The Mahabharatha, both for adults as well as for children."--Roberto Calasso
Call Number: General Stacks BL1138.25 .A76 2002 pt.1ISBN: 8186211705Publication Date: 2004
The Mahabharatha part 2 : a child's view by
A grand and complex epic, comparable in scale to the Greek Iliad and Odyssey, The Mahabharatha tells an ancient tale of war, kingship, honor and revenge. It narrates the fortunes of a royal household torn by conflict. Unable to decide on a suitable heir to a throne he has sworn to protect, an ancient patriarch gives in to the capricious demands of warring cousins. Hatred and envy flare into a fratricidal war. Samhita Arni's compact and accessible narrative allows readers from other contexts to get to know this ancient tale whose massive cast of characters is part of every Indian child's imagination. Her beautifully illustrated version of the ancient epic is a worldwide success. It has been translated into Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portugese. "Reading this enchanting work is really one of the best ways to approach The Mahabharatha, both for adults as well as for children."--Roberto Calasso
Call Number: General Stacks BL1138.25 .A76 2002 pt.2ISBN: 8186211713Publication Date: 2004- The Ocean of Inquiry : Niścaldās and the premodern origins of modern Hinduism by Advaita Vedanta is one of the best-known schools of Indian philosophy, but much of its history--a history closely interwoven with that of medieval and modern Hinduism--remains surprisingly unexplored. This book focuses on a single remarkable work and its place within that history: The Ocean ofInquiry, a vernacular compendium of Advaita Vedanta by the North Indian monk Niscaldas (ca. 1791 - 1863). Though not well known today, Niscaldas's work was once referred to by Vivekananda (himself a key figure in the shaping of modern Hinduism) as the most influential book in India.The present book situates The Ocean of Inquiry as representative of both a neglected genre (vernacular Vedanta) and a neglected period (ca. 17th-19th centuries) in the history of Indian philosophy. It argues that the rise of Advaita Vedanta to a position of prestige began well before the period ofBritish rule in India, and that vernacular texts like The Ocean of Inquiry played an important role in popularizing Vedantic teachings. It also offers a new appraisal of the period of late Advaita Vedanta, arguing that it should not be seen as one of barren scholasticism. For thinkers likeNiscaldas, intellectual "inquiry" (vicara) was not an academic exercise but a spiritual practice-indeed, it was the central practice on the path to liberation. The book concludes by arguing that without understanding both vernacular Vedanta and the scholasticism of the period, one cannot fullyunderstand the emergence of modern Hinduism.Call Number: General Stacks B132.A3 N52325 2022ISBN: 0197638953Publication Date: 2022-05-24
- The Ramayana (Amar Chitra Katha edition) by Vol. 1. Bala kand -- vol. 2. Ayodhya kand -- vol. 3. Aranya kand -- vol. 4. Kishkindha kand -- vol. 5. Sundara kand -- vol. 6. Yuddha kand.Call Number: General Stacks BL1139.25 .H375 2017ISBN: 9789386458667Publication Date: 2017
- Sauptik: Blood and Flowers byCall Number: ON ORDER September 2022ISBN: 9789354229367Publication Date: 2021
Sita's Ramayana by
This version of the The Ramayana is told from the perspective of Sita, the queen. It is an allegorical story that contains important Hindu teachings, and it has had great influence on Indian life and culture over the centuries.
Call Number: General Stacks ; BL1225.S57 A76 2011ISBN: 9789380340036Publication Date: 2011- Utpaladeva on the Power of Action by Utpaladeva on the Power of Action provides the first critical edition, annotated translation, and study of one of the chapters of the Recognition of the Lord, a landmark in the history of nondual Śaivism by the Utpaladeva, that were recently recovered from marginal annotations in manuscripts of other commentaries on Utpaladeva's treatise.Call Number: General Stacks ; BL1175.U87 R385 2021ISBN: 0674270819Publication Date: 2021
