This book presents Hinduism as a living religion, showing what it means to over 800 million adherents throughout the world. Explaining the immense variety of practices, scriptures and philosophies that make up what is known as 'Hinduism', it describes the history and development of the Hindu tradition, as well as exploring the key themes that make Hinduism a religion of such breadth and depth.
Featuring chapters on the Hindu notions of deity, dharma and kharma, the Hindu life-cycle and God, the self and the cosmos, this book is a clear, accessible and comprehensive new guide for students and general readers alike.
