{"product_id":"hinduism-the-basics","title":"Hinduism: The Basics","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"31\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"45\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003cbr data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"71\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781041047773\u003cbr data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"102\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eWriter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Neelima Shukla-Bhatt\u003cbr data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"139\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"154\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Routledge\u003cbr data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"168\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"179\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 212\u003cbr data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"187\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"214\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eSubject\/Category\u003c\/strong\u003e: Religion \/ Hinduism \/ Cultural Studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"298\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eHinduism: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e by Neelima Shukla-Bhatt offers a concise and insightful introduction to one of the world’s oldest and most diverse living religious traditions. This comprehensive work explores Hinduism’s philosophical foundations, priestly and popular practices, and the socio-cultural dynamics that shape the faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eThe book delves into key themes such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eHistorical evolution and core scriptures of Hinduism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eRituals including pilgrimage, meditation, and samskaras (life cycle rites)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eSocial frameworks including caste and related justice issues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eGlobal spread, influence of modernity, and rise of Hindu nationalism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eConcepts of karma, dharma, reincarnation, and Hindu ethics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1230\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith glossaries, timelines, further reading suggestions, and lists of deities and key practices, this is an essential resource for students and general readers seeking a well-rounded understanding of Hindu thought and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROUTLEDGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49850170343728,"sku":"Sarat_9781041047773","price":846.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/routledge-book-default-title-hinduism-the-basics-40999777567024.jpg?v=1775980118","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/hinduism-the-basics","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}