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Social Change, 2005
For Indian immigrants in foreign lands, religion came to be identified with ethnicity and identity. Hinduisms avatars in the diaspora include both the priestly as well as folk varieties, and also, hybrid, syncretic forms that developed in some parts of the world such as the Caribbean.
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For Indian immigrants in foreign lands, religion came to be identified with ethnicity and identity. Hinduisms avatars in the diaspora include both the priestly as well as folk varieties, and also, hybrid, syncretic forms that developed in some parts of the world such as the Caribbean.
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, 2014 "In this magisterial volume of essays, Wendy Doniger enhances our understanding of the ancient and complex religion to which she has devoted herself for half a century.
Doniger, Wendy 1940-
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2018
Hindu cosmogony has to do with the process of manifestation of the universe, not properly a creation, out of some sort of primeval stuff. Generally a figure of divine demiurge (Indra, Brahma, or other names and characters) is involved. This process assumes different undertones in different contexts.
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Hindu cosmogony has to do with the process of manifestation of the universe, not properly a creation, out of some sort of primeval stuff. Generally a figure of divine demiurge (Indra, Brahma, or other names and characters) is involved. This process assumes different undertones in different contexts.
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2012
This chapter assesses Hinduism from a Jewish perspective. It explores the nature of Hinduism, exposing its complexity, and moving beyond the simplistic understanding to a more accurate picture of Hindu theology and reality. Jews in Indian societies have lived with an attitude of acceptance towards their Hindu neighbours.
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This chapter assesses Hinduism from a Jewish perspective. It explores the nature of Hinduism, exposing its complexity, and moving beyond the simplistic understanding to a more accurate picture of Hindu theology and reality. Jews in Indian societies have lived with an attitude of acceptance towards their Hindu neighbours.
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2014
In confronting questions of the origin of existence, asserting belief in an ultimate spiritual source of phenomena, and striving for a relationship between it and human beings, Hindu theology identifies sexuality as a valid and necessary explanation. Both on the theogonic plane and the worldly, Hindu thought associates sexuality with gender, but treats
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In confronting questions of the origin of existence, asserting belief in an ultimate spiritual source of phenomena, and striving for a relationship between it and human beings, Hindu theology identifies sexuality as a valid and necessary explanation. Both on the theogonic plane and the worldly, Hindu thought associates sexuality with gender, but treats
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2018
Hindu cosmology has to do also with cosmogony and with cosmography. Within the context of Hindu cosmology, it is not easy to mark a definite border between physical, religious or mythological, and philosophical cosmology. The best way to distinguish different topics within this conceptual area is to refer to their different sources, mainly the four ...
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Hindu cosmology has to do also with cosmogony and with cosmography. Within the context of Hindu cosmology, it is not easy to mark a definite border between physical, religious or mythological, and philosophical cosmology. The best way to distinguish different topics within this conceptual area is to refer to their different sources, mainly the four ...
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2009
AbstractEmotion is viewed in both positive and negative ways in the Hindu religious and philosophical traditions. In those traditions that are more ascetic and emphasize mental control, emotions are distractions which need to be stilled. In those traditions that emphasize love of a deity, emotions are valuable—but they must be directed and transformed.
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AbstractEmotion is viewed in both positive and negative ways in the Hindu religious and philosophical traditions. In those traditions that are more ascetic and emphasize mental control, emotions are distractions which need to be stilled. In those traditions that emphasize love of a deity, emotions are valuable—but they must be directed and transformed.
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2012
Introduction to the Encyclopedia: With entries from leading international scholars from around the world, the International Encyclopedia of Political Science provides a definitive, comprehensive picture of all aspects of political life, recognizing its theoretical foundations and including empirical findings from across the globe.
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Introduction to the Encyclopedia: With entries from leading international scholars from around the world, the International Encyclopedia of Political Science provides a definitive, comprehensive picture of all aspects of political life, recognizing its theoretical foundations and including empirical findings from across the globe.
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1989
"Religions Through Fesivals" is a series which looks at the central features and preoccupations of various world religions through their festivals. The material has been specially chosen to motivate and engage 11-14 year olds and is contained in large-format books.
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"Religions Through Fesivals" is a series which looks at the central features and preoccupations of various world religions through their festivals. The material has been specially chosen to motivate and engage 11-14 year olds and is contained in large-format books.
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