Indian Philosophy and Religion

An impressivly extensive work of authoritative scholarship covering most of the significant aspects of Hinduism. Subjects dealt with are: religion. philosophy, mythology, rituals, scriptural works, festivals and pilgrim centres, astrology, biographies of religious personalities, iconography, temples and religious institutions. Also, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism which are closely allied to Hinduism are discussed briefly. Many colored plates are included in each volume.

2nd ed., revised and enlarged. An attempt to see from the Hindu perspective. 'seeing' with a vision that includes and advances understanding

A quick reference for basic Vedantic philosophical terms. Terms given in Roman letters with definition in English. Also contains brief essays on the Vedanta philosophy, Sadananda's Vedantasara, and charts depicting in condensed form, essential information given in Vedantasara.

Advaita Vedanta, according to many scholars, is the most logical system of Indian philosophy.  In this dictionary, all the keywords of the system, the important authors and their books are discussed in alphabetical order.  (The terms are given in romanized script only).  This dictionary covers the Advaita literature starting from the period of 7th-8th century A.D. to 16th century A.D.

Vaisnava saints of South India (6th to 9th centuries)whose songs revealed a new path towards God - one of ecstatic love.

A compact treatment of Hinduism's complex religious tradition.

A presentation of the development of Indian philosophical thought similar to the author's Outlines of Indian Philosophy, but completely reworked for simplification, and with the additional new materials.