Flipside of Hindu Symbolism: Sociological and Scientific Linkages in Hinduism

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Fultus Corporation, 2007 - Reference - 200 pages
Hinduism is one of the major religions of the world with considerable antiquity and complexity. It is identified by its ancient scriptures called Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas and Epics, its iconography and temple culture visible in India and abroad. The popular epics Ramayana and Mahabharata attract interest all over the world for their thematic stories. Many books publicise the spiritual symbolism of these facets of Hinduism. Author of this book deviates from this general trend and analyses Hindu symbolism in the light of sociological perspectives and scientific parallels visible in the ever changing Indian society in the form of cultural expressions.
 

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Contents

Flipside of Hindu Symbolism Preface
11
Flipside of Hindu Symbolism Introduction
15
Flipside of Hindu Symbolism Chapter 1 Concept of God in India
25
Flipside of Hindu Symbolism Chapter 2 Symbolic ideas behind Hindu Mythology I
41
Flipside of Hindu Symbolism Chapter 3 Symbolic ideas behind Hindu Mythology II
63
Flipside of Hindu Symbolism Chapter 4 Hindu Iconography
83
Flipside of Hindu Symbolism Chapter 5 Hindu rituals and practices
107
Flipside of Hindu Symbolism Chapter 6 Hindu Poojas and Festivals
125
Flipside of Hindu Symbolism Chapter 7 Marriage Customs of India1
140
Flipside of Hindu Symbolism Chapter 8 Temple Culture and symbolisms
154
Flipside of Hindu Symbolism Chapter 9 Music and Dances of India
172
Flipside of Hindu Symbolism Chapter 10 Concluding Remarks
183
Flipside of Hindu Symbolism References
193
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Adi Shankara Advaita ancestors ancient animal Avatar Brahma Brahmin Buddhist called caste century chanting chapter civilisation classical music concept cosmic cult customs dance deity demon depicted Devas developed Devi devotees Durga early earth elephant energy epics episodes evolution evolved festivals fire ritual function Ganesha godheads gods and goddesses Hindu Hinduism human hymns iconography icons ideas idol incarnation Indian society Karnataka Karthigeya king Krishna Kshatriya Lakshmi language later linga Mahabharata male mantras marriage mind modern Mother Goddess Murugan mythological stories mythology nature orthodox pantheon Parvathi past philosophical pooja popular priest puranas Rama Ramayana recitation religion religious Rig Veda river sacred thread sage samskaras Sanskrit scriptures Shaivite Shakti signify Skanda social South India southern stone style Subrahmanya symbolises symbolism Tamil Tamil Nadu temple culture today’s tree tribal Tulasi Upanishads Vahana Vaishnavite Veda Vedic village Vishnu vivaha watershed wedding worship

About the author (2007)

M.K.V. Narayan born in Chennai in 1933 had his schooling and engineering studies at Coimbatore, Poona and PGDBM at XLRI Jamshedpur. He had worked in executive positions at Jubbulpore, Bombay and Jamshedpur in Production/Industrial Engineering field. After retirement he lives with his son at Hyderabad, and visits his children in India and US. He had published many articles in technical journals and authored a book for executive training in "TATA STEEL". He has been publishing many articles on the Internet through Sulekha, Bharatwaves and Megadoot portals on socio-religious themes. He has deep interest in the sociological side of Hindu culture.

Bibliographic information

TitleFlipside of Hindu Symbolism: Sociological and Scientific Linkages in Hinduism
AuthorM.K.V. Narayan
PublisherFultus Corporation, 2007
ISBN1596821175, 9781596821170
Length200 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Reference / Signs & Symbols
Religion / Hinduism / General
Religion / Hinduism / Rituals & Practice
  
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