A Dictionary of Hinduism : its mythology, folklore and development 1500 BC-AD 1500 / Margaret Stutley, James Stutley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stutley, Margaret, author.

Stutley, James, author.

Series:

Routledge library editions.

Routledge library editions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hinduism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (390 pages).

Other Title:

Dictionary of Hinduism

Place of Publication:

London : Routledge, 1977.

Summary:

'Hinduism' is a term often used to summarize the aspirations of the majority of the Indian people. But any simple definition of it is difficult, if not impossible. This is partly owing to the nuances of the Sanskrit language, in which many texts are written, and partly to the too literal interpretation of Hindu imagery and mythology that often veils its real significance. This book, first published in 1977, is an essential reference source that goes some way to clarifying the difficulties of understanding Hinduism.

Contents:

Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Original Title; Orignal Copyright; Contents; Preface; General Abbreviations and Symbols; Abbreviated Titles of Works referred to; List of romanized Sanskrit characters in English alphabetical order; Introduction; Map of Ancient India; Dictionary; A; B; C; D; E; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; Y; Bibliography; English Subjects and their Sanskrit Equivalents.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on: online resource; title from PDF title page (Taylor & Francis, viewed January 27, 2023).

ISBN:

0-429-62754-8

0-429-03223-4

9780429032233

OCLC:

1091626067