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Number of Pages
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Language
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On Hinduism Is A Thought-Provoking Collection Of Essays By Wendy Doniger That Invites Readers To Explore The Evolving Face Of One Of The WorldโS Oldest And Most Diverse Faiths. A Blend Of Scholarship And Memoir, The Book Examines How Hindu Beliefs And Practices Have Shifted Over Centuries And How They Continue To Shape Lives Today. Written For Curious Adults And Students Of Religion, Philosophy, And History, It Offers A Thoughtful, Sometimes Provocative, And Always Human Portrait Of Hindu Culture That Invites Empathy And Understanding.
Structured As Interconnected Essays, On Hinduism Weaves Historical Analysis With Personal Reflection To Illuminate Topics Such As Death, Rebirth, And Karma; The Pursuit Of Salvation For A Remorseful Hindu; And The Place Of Animals Like Cows And Dogs In Everyday Hindu Life. DonigerโS Warm, Accessible Voice Makes Complex Ideas Feel Inviting Rather Than Remote, While Her Rigorous Scholarship Grounds Each Argument In Myth, Scripture, And Social Context. Whether You Approach It As A Reader New To Hinduism Or As Someone Seeking Deeper Insight, The Experience Blends Storytelling, Case Studies, And Thoughtful Questions To Spark Curiosity And Reflection.
After Finishing On Hinduism, Readers Gain A Richer Understanding Of A Faith That Encompasses Immense Diversity And Change. The Book Invites You To See Hinduism Not As A Single Orthodoxy But As A Living Conversation That Contains Both Inclusivity And Tension. It Leaves You With New Questions, A More Nuanced Perspective, And A Sense Of Connection To A Tradition That Continues To Shape Lives Around The World.
Product Details
Author
Romila Thapar
Publisher
aleph book company
Number of Pages
172
Language
English
SKU
BK0426020
ISBN
9788194937289
Reading Age
All
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 499
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Romila Thapar Is An Indian Historian. She Graduated From Punjab University And Obtained A Doctorate Degree From The School Of Oriental And African Studies From The University Of London. Her Prime Area Of Study And Research Is Ancient Indian History. She Has Won Many Awards For The Contributions Made In The Field Of History. Romila Thapar Is Emeritus Professor Of History At The Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She Has Been General President Of The Indian History Congress. She Is A Fellow Of The British Academy And The American Philosophical Society And Holds An Honorary D.Lit. Each From Calcutta University, Oxford University, And The University Of Chicago. She Is An Honorary Fellow Ofady Margaret Hall, Oxford, St. AntonyโS College, Oxford, And Soas,Ondon. In 2008 Professor Thapar Was Awarded The Prestigious Kluge Prize Of The Usibrary Of Congress, Which Honoursifetime Achievement In Studies Such As History That Are Not Covered By The Nobel Prize.