A Concise Encyclopedia Of Hinduism

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From the classical to the contemporary, this is a comprehensive, systematic and accessible encyclopedia of the phenomenon known as �Hinduism'. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of the religion and its texts, Klostermaier presents the theoretical and practical aspects of Hinduism that render this most ancient of religions a living faith. The encyclopedia features the major systems of Hindu thought, covers figures from Manu to Gandhi and includes locations from Ramesvaram, on the southernmost tip of India, to the Himalayas in the north. Written with assurance, learning, sympathy and insight, this is an invaluable reference for students, adherents of the religion and those unfamiliar with this diverse world faith. About Author: KLAUS K. KLOSTERMAIER, F.R.S.C., is University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Manitoba in Canada. He has studied sacred texts in their original languages and lived and worked in India for over a decade. He is the author of the highly acclaimed Hinduism A Short Introduction (One world Publications).

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