Essential Hinduism (Hardcover)

Foreword by Graham M. Schweig Introduction Chapter 1. The Antecedents: Everything Comes from Something Chapter 2. Hinduism: The One and the Many Chapter 3. Dharma and the Hindu Social System Chapter 4. What Are the Vedas? Chapter 5. Epic Hinduism Chapter 6. The Bhagavad-Gita and the Life of Lord Krishna Chapter 7. The Puranas and the Bhagavata Chapter 8. Vaishnavism and the Practice of Hinduism Chapter 9. Underlying Metaphysics Chapter 10. The Yoga of Eating Chapter 11. Idols, Deities, Worship, and Temples Chapter 12. Festivals and Holidays Chapter 13. Sonic Theology Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index