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The Oxford History of Hinduism: Hindu Law
Author: Patrick Olivelle
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2017-12-08
Total Pages: 576
ISBN-13: 0191007080
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Through pointed studies of important aspects and topics of dharma in Dharmaśāstra, this comprehensive collection shows that the history of Hinduism cannot be written without the history of Hindu law. Part One provides a concise overview of the literary genres in which Dharmasastra was written with attention to chronology and historical developments. This study divides the tradition into its two major historical periods—the origins and formation of the classical texts and the later genres of commentary and digest—in order to provide a thorough, but manageable overview of the textual bases of the tradition. Part Two presents descriptive and historical studies of all the major substantive topics of Dharmasastra. Each chapter offers readers with salest knowledge of the debates, transformations, and fluctcating importance of each topic. Indirectly, readers will also gain insight into the ethos or worldview of religious law in Hinduism, enabling them to get a feel for how dharma authors thought and why. Part Three contains brief studies of the impact and reception of Dharmasastra in other South Asian cultural and textual traditions. Finally, Part Four draws inspiration from "critical terms" in contemporary legal and religious studies to analyze Dharmasastra texts. Contributors offer interpretive views of Dharmasastra that start from hermeneutic and social concerns today.
Hindu Dharma And Sanskriti
Author: Dr. Sadanand Damodar Sapre
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Published: 2021-12-22
Total Pages: 81
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →DHARMA and RELIGION are altogether different conceptions. Even as per the Oxford dictionary, ‘DHARMA’ means “eternal law of Universe” whereas ‘RELIGION’ means “a particular way of worship and faith.”All of these rules, laws etc. [pertaining to Dharma] have been observed, understood and realised by the people known as Hindu and hence Dharma is known as Hindu Dharma. However, these rules-laws etc. are applicable to every human being (Manav) all over the world (Vishwa), not confined only to Hindus. Hence, Hindu Dharma is Manav Dharma or Vishwa Dharma – the global ethics applicable to the entire humankind.If we look at the things which are considered as very sacred/pious in Hindu Dharma, it can be seen that each one of them possesses special qualities which are quite unique and useful for humankind.The Hindu Sanskriti has a special feature of wishing the well-being of ALL human beings (not just Hindus).
Hindus
Author: Julius Lipner
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 398
ISBN-13: 9780415051811
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Hindus will be valuable on more than one level: as a source of instruction, as a basis for discussion, seminars and further study, even as a challenge for further research. It provides a new perspective on what it means to live as a Hindu and enables readers to appreciate this great and marvellous religious phenomenon, its extraordinary richness, and the way it encompasses the diversity of human experience.
Heathen, Hindoo, Hindu
Author: Michael J. Altman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 201
ISBN-13: 0190654929
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Heathen, Hindoo, Hindu is a groundbreaking analysis of American representations of religion in India before the turn of the twentieth century. Before Americans wrote about "Hinduism," they wrote about "heathenism," "the religion of the Hindoos," and "Brahmanism." Americans used the heathen, Hindoo, and Hindu as an other against which they represented themselves. The questions of American identity, classification, representation and the definition of"religion" that animated descriptions of heathens, Hindoos, and Hindus in the past still animate American debates today.
The Spirit of Hindu Law
Author: Donald R. Davis, Jr
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2010-01-21
Total Pages: 207
ISBN-13: 1139485318
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Law is too often perceived solely as state-based rules and institutions that provide a rational alternative to religious rites and ancestral customs. The Spirit of Hindu Law uses the Hindu legal tradition as a heuristic tool to question this view and reveal the close linkage between law and religion. Emphasizing the household, the family, and everyday relationships as additional social locations of law, it contends that law itself can be understood as a theology of ordinary life. An introduction to traditional Hindu law and jurisprudence, this book is structured around key legal concepts such as the sources of law and authority, the laws of persons and things, procedure, punishment and legal practice. It combines investigation of key themes from Sanskrit legal texts with discussion of Hindu theology and ethics, as well as thorough examination of broader comparative issues in law and religion.
The Spirit of Hindu Law
Author: Donald Richard Davis
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2010-01-21
Total Pages: 207
ISBN-13: 0521877040
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This introduction to Hindu law and jurisprudence questions the traditional perception of law, and reveals law's close linkage with religion. Emphasizing the household, the family, and everyday relationships as additional social locations of law, it contends that law itself can be understood as a theology of ordinary life.
An Introduction to the Study of Hinduism
Author: Guru Prosad Sen
Publisher: Gyan Books
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An introduction to the Study of Hinduism (1893) presented some of the salient features of this great tradition in a very befitting manner and still today those aspects of Hinduism are highly relevant. He presented Hinduism in such a manner that removed misconceptions of ages. It showed that Hindus are neither superstitious nor idolators, as the terms were understood by the Christian. This book conclusively proved that Hinduism is the most tolerant of all organizations, and that it is prepared to receive any truth from any sources. The author was of opinion that Hinduism may assimilates even Christianity or Mohammedanism, if the votarist of these religions conform to its custom. Thus, when Raja Ram Mohan Roy attempted to create a Brahma Dharma to oppose the Christians, Guru Prosad Sen suggested that how one will attack a religion which will any thing that is good, and reject anything that is bad? This makes Hinduism the most progressive and vigorous of all religious faith. Thus, Hinduism is capable of more important modifications, if those who press reforms and go to work cautiously and with patience.
Hinduism and Its Sources
Author: Sir Monier Monier-Williams
Publisher:
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Illustrations: Numerous B/w Illustrations Description: Hinduism and its Sources by Sir Monier Monier-Williams is a text of great historical significance, in that it not only describes the essential elements that are constitutive of Hinduism, but also points out the underlying spirit of unity which, in the midst of diversity of races, languages and social usages, has enabled Hindus to survive all the external invasions and historical upheavals. It is this spirit of unity that has enabled Hinduism to be inclusive, tolerant and comprehensive. Starting from the Veda, Hinduism has embraced something from all religions, thereby enabling its followers to follow the path of salvation that suits them the best. As a consequence of this comprehensiveness, Hinduism contains all those essential material and spiritual, esoteric and exoteric, subjective and objective aspects that make religion meaningful and authentic. Thus Hinduism lays equal emphasis on the spiritual paths of action, knowledge and devotion. It is this comprehensiveness of Hinduism that marks this book.
Religious Beliefs and Practices of North India during the Early Mediaeval Period
Author: V.B. Mishra
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2022-02-28
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 900449300X
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