{"product_id":"hinduism-on-its-own-terms","title":"Hinduism: On its Own Terms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sharma, Arvind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: First Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 297\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01-12-2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: NAL484\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0008124608393\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.0 x 5.9 x 8.8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinduism, with its diverse traditions and practices, is more of a way of life than a rigid creed. The foundation of Hinduism lies in the Vedas, making it inherently known as \u003cem\u003eVaidika Dharma\u003c\/em\u003e. This book explores the primary sources of Hinduism—\u003cem\u003eShruti\u003c\/em\u003e (revealed scriptures like the Vedas) and \u003cem\u003eSmriti\u003c\/em\u003e (law books such as Manusmriti, epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, Puranas, Agamas, and philosophical treatises). It also considers Buddhist, Jaina, and other regional religious texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work examines the challenges Hinduism faced, particularly from heterodox movements like Buddhism and Jainism in the 6th century BCE, as well as its later interactions with Islam and Christianity. The book is divided into two sections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA general survey of Hinduism, covering its sources, traditions, historical developments, and modern adaptations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed glossary of important Hindu terms, providing deeper insight into its concepts and traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand the fundamentals of Hindu thought, tradition, and evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArvind Sharma is a renowned scholar of Hinduism and religious studies. His works provide insightful explorations of Hindu philosophy, tradition, and its interactions with other religious systems throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49601144586544,"sku":"DKPrintWorld_9788124608395","price":720.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/d-k-printworld-pvt-ltd-book-default-title-hinduism-on-its-own-terms-40376481186096.jpg?v=1775968386","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/hinduism-on-its-own-terms","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}