Religions of South Asia an introduction
South Asia is home to many of the world's most vibrant religious faiths. It is also one of the most dynamic and historically rich regions on earth, where changing political and social structures have caused religions to interact and hybridise in unique ways. This textbook introduces the contemp...
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| 520 | 3 | |a South Asia is home to many of the world's most vibrant religious faiths. It is also one of the most dynamic and historically rich regions on earth, where changing political and social structures have caused religions to interact and hybridise in unique ways. This textbook introduces the contemporary religions of South Asia, from the indigenous religions such as the Hindu, Jain, Buddhist and Sikh traditions, to incoming influences such as Christianity, Judaism and Islam. In ten chapters, it surveys the nine leading belief systems of South Asia and explains their history, practices, values and worldviews. A final chapter helps students relate what they have learnt to religious theory, paving the way for future study. Entirely written by leading experts, Religions of South Asia combines solid scholarship with clear and lively writing to provide students with an accessible and comprehensive introduction. All chapters are specially designed to aid cross-religious comparison, following a standard format covering set topics and issues; the book reveals to students the core principles of each faith, compares it to neighbouring traditions, and its particular place in South Asian history and society. It is a perfect resource for all students of South Asia's diverse and fascinating faiths. | |
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| adam_text | CONTENTS
List of illustrations xi
List of maps xii
Note on transliteration xiii
Acknowledgments xiv
Introduction 1
SUSHIL MITTAL AND GENE THURSBY
Traditions of South Asia: from inside and outside 1
South Asia as a region 3
Dharma in Indie or South Asian religions 5
Traditions of outsiders: the world s gifts to India 7
The teacher scholars who are the book s authors 8
Recommendations for student readers 9
PART ONE
What India has given to the world 13
1 Hindu Dharma 15
JOHN GRIMES, SUSHIL MITTAL, AND GENE THURSBY
The tradition defined 15
History 22
Cosmos 29
Literature 35
Ethics and human relations 57
Institutions and practices 65
Modern expressions 74
Relations with other religions 80
Transmission of the tradition outside of India 83
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CONTENTS
2 Jaina Dharma 87
ANNE VALLELY
The tradition defined 87
Cosmos and history 88
Sacred life and literature 92
Institutions and practices 95
Ethics 96
Relations with other religions 98
Modern expressions and the tradition outside of India 100
3 Bauddha Dhamma 103
TESSA BARTHOLOMEUSZ
The tradition defined 103
Cosmos and history 106
Ethics and human relations 110
Sacred life and literature 112
Relations with other religions 121
4 SikhDharam 131
PASHAURA SINGH
The tradition defined 131
Cosmos and history 131
Sacred life and literature 138
Institutions and practices 141
Ethics and human relations 143
Modern expressions 145
Transmission of the tradition outside of India 146
Relations with other religions 147
The tradition in the study of religions 148
PART TWO
What India has received from the world 149
5 Indian Zoroastrian tradition 151
T. M. LUHRMANN
The tradition defined 151
Cosmos and history 151
Sacred life and literature 154
Institutions and practices 156
Ethics and human relations 158
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CONTENTS
Modern expressions 159
Transmission of the tradition outside of India 164
Relations with other religions 165
The tradition in the study of religions 166
6 Indian Judaic tradition 169
SHALVA WEIL
The tradition defined 169
Cosmos and history 170
Sacred life and literature 172
Institutions and practices 176
Ethics and human relations 177
Modern expressions 179
Transmission of the tradition outside of India 180
Relations with other religions 181
The tradition in the study of religions 182
7 Indian Christian tradition 185
M. THOMAS THANGARAJ
The tradition defined 185
Cosmos and history 186
Sacred life and literature 188
Institutions and practice 191
Ethics and human relations 193
Modern expressions 194
Transmission of the tradition outside of India 195
Relations with other religions 196
The tradition in the study of religions 197
8 Indian Muslim tradition 201
PETER GOTTSCHALK
The tradition defined 201
The tradition in the study of religions 203
Cosmos and history 206
Sacred life and literature 218
Institutions and practices 227
Ethics and human relations 232
Modern expressions 235
Transmission of the tradition outside of India 240
Relations with other religions 242
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9 Indian Baha I tradition 247
WILLIAM GARLINGTON
The tradition defined 247
Cosmos and history 247
Ethics and human relations 252
Scriptures and sacred places 253
Institutions and practices 254
Relations with other religions 257
Prospects for the future 259
PART THREE
Beyond the introduction 261
10 Contested categories and issues in interpretation 263
CARL OLSON
The problematic nature of religion 263
Problems of terminology and categories 268
Edward Said and Orientalism 273
Representations and representational thinking 282
Beyond prejudice 285
References 287
Index 299
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ILLUSTRATIONS
1 Ganesa, divine remover of obstacles. Courtesy of the artist P. R.
VanderMeer (nee Miller). xvi
2 Krsna and the ten avataras of Visnu. Courtesy of the artist
Nicola Barsaleau. 14
3 A sandstone image of the tirthahkara Mahavlra. Courtesy of John
Eskenazi Ltd. 86
4 Annual ceremony at which the Prime Minister and President of India
honor the memory of Dr B. R. Ambedkar. Courtesy of Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. 102
5 Guru Granth Sahib installed in the historic gurdwara Dukh Nivaran in
Patiala, Punjab. Courtesy of Dr Marilyn Pearcy Lange. 130
6 Installation of the foundation for a new fire temple at the site of the
first Parsi landing in Gujarat. Courtesy of Professor T. M. Luhrmann. 150
7 Torah scroll in the Bene Israel synagogue at Alibag, south of Mumbai.
Courtesy of Professor Shalva Weil. 168
8 Mother Teresa of the Missionaries of Charity. Reproduced by
permission of Magnum Photos and photographer Raghu Rai. 184
9 Training in Qur an recitation at a madrasah in northern India. Courtesy
of Professor Peter Gottschalk. 200
10 The House of Worship in New Delhi, popularly known as the Lotus
Temple. Courtesy of Baha T World News Service. 246
11 A woman, her religion unknown, seated in prayer at the tomb of a Sufi
saint in a village in Bihar. Courtesy of Professor Peter Gottschalk. 262
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MAPS
Map 1 Relative size and location of South Asia 2
Map 2 Physical features of South Asia 4
Map 3 Historical and holy sites of South Asia 6
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