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Hinduism is, in many respects a unique phenomenon in the History of World Religions. Unlike other religions, Hinduism does not regard central to It. is neither a system of theology nor makes any dogmatic affirmation regarding the nature of good. Hinduism does not insist on any particular religious practice as being obligatory nor does it accept any doctrine as its dogma. As a religion. There is no dogma or practice which can be either Universal or essential to Hinduism as a whole. Yet Hinduism has persisted through centuries as distinct religious entity. Hinduism is, in a sense an ethnic religion. The Hindus are verily born and grow in Hinduism, and this condition of birth is so compulsive that many persons who are born of Hindu parents generally conform to Hinduism though they may not believe in many of its doctrines and practices. Belief in the absolute validity of the Vedas is often mentioned as distinctive attribute of a Hindu. Strictly speaking, Hinduism as a religion must be distinguished from Hinduism as a social organization. If one might of Hinduism, one could mention the belief in the ideological complex of karma-Samara - Mochas on the metaphysic of the caste system on the socio theca plane the true glory of Hinduism consists in presenting all these polarities and paradoxes as also various levels of doctrine and practices as constituting a single well-co-ordinate religious system. Salient features of the Encyclopaedia are: 1. Vedic and Brahmanism Religion Cultural tradition 2. Classical Hindu Religion and Civilization 3. post-Classical Hindu Civilization 4. Hinduism in Modern Perspective,

About the Author :
Nagendra Kr. Singh is a seasoned researcher in Ideological Studies, Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism. He obtained his M.A. in History from Bihar University, Ph. D. from Patna University, Patna He has also conducted investigatory research on the History of Vaishnava Literature under the supervision of Dr. Noel King, California University, U.S.A. A prolific writer, Dr. Singh has authored several outstanding books besides a score of learned papers, published in professional journals of repute. Dr. Singh is Director Indo European Jain Research Foundation, Delhi


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  • ISBN-13: 9789390289622
  • Publisher: Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd.
  • Publisher Imprint: Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd.
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9390289629
  • Publisher Date: 30 Jun 1997
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 298


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