Introduction to Hinduism (Record no. 754059)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9788119343942 (HB)
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082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 294.5
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Personal name Joshi, O P
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Title Introduction to Hinduism
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Place of publication, distribution, etc. Jaipur:
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. ABD Publishers,
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2024
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 270p.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. The book is about Hinduism the oldest and the most dynamic religion in the world. It is introduced in simple language with illustrations. Hindu religion is not based on a single book or dogma, it is not a creed or faith but it is an ever evolving way of good life. It has no founder. Each individual’s spiritual heritage is determined by his past karma-actions. The doctrine of karma is recognised by philosophers everywhere. The book contains 14 chapters, which deal with the Nature of Hinduism, Source of Knowledge of Hinduism and Hindu Cosmology. Next four chapters describe about the Trinity, Vedic Gods, Incarnations of Lord Vishnu, and other Gods. The forms and power of all Goddesses with their illustrations have been analysed. Planet deities and the supervisors of the days are explained. The great sages who achieved the godhood i.e. Lord Mahavira, Guru Nanak Dev and others are also dealt in the book. All symbols used in Hindu religion and evoking deities: incense sticks, Ashrama, Bhakti, Mantra, Marga, Puja etc. have been explained. Hindus are known for their ancient sciences and the book also deal with, Ayurveda, Aushadhi, Surgery, Mathematical Sciences, Astronomy, Metallurgy and Mechanics. Ancient Hindu Arts like music, musical instruments, painting, sculpture, theater and dance have been given important place in the book.
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Hinduism
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    Dewey Decimal Classification     Non-fiction Dept. of Philosophy Dept. of Philosophy Processing Center 04/12/2025 Chapter Books, CHA-75/07/2025 Dtd 01/07/2025 1980.00   294.5 JOS/I PHL4864 04/12/2025 04/12/2025 Book