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Hindu Primary Sources
A Sectarian Reader
Carl Olson (Edited by)
9780813540702
Paperback / softback, published 30 October 2007
592 pages
23.5 x 15.2 x 4.3 cm, 0.853 kg
The volume is divided into two major parts. The first section presents selections that explore major themes in classical Sanskrit traditions, including those in the Vedic, Upanisadic, and Dharma literatures, as well as the classical philosophical-religious schools. The second part includes selections that highlight the sectarian and devotional movements related to major deities such as Vishnu, Shiva, Krishna, Rama, Sant, Tantra, and the goddess figures.
In addition to a general introductory chapter on Indian literature, each major section is introduced by an essay that places the selections within the context of Hindu history. This comprehensive reader stands on its own as an indispensable anthology of original textual sources for courses in Hinduism, while also serving as a companion volume to the text The Many Colors of Hinduism: A Thematic-Historical Introduction.
Introduction to Indian religious literature
Part I. Classical Sanskrit traditions
1. The Vedic literature
2. Upanisadic literature
3. Dharma literature
4. Classical philosophical-religious schools
Part II. Devotional and sectarian traditions
5. Vaisnava tradition
6. Krishna devotionalism
7. Rama devotionalism and Sant tradition
8. Saiva devotionalism
9. Goddess devotion and Tantra
Notes
Index