The remaining chapters of this book address specific topics in contemporary Hinduism. The introductory chapter broadly outlines some of the most important developments in the history of Hinduism. This book begins by considering the term Hinduism and how it came into use. Stephens, 309 Chapter Eleven The Environment and Environmental Movements in Hinduism, George James, 341 Chapter Twelve Global Hinduism: The Hindu Diaspora, Anantanand Rambachan, 381 Contributors, 415 Glossary and Pronunciation Guide, 417 Index, 427 About the Editor, 449 Llewellyn, 213 Chapter Eight Caste in Contemporary India, Eleanor Zelliot, 243 Chapter Nine Voices of Dissent: Gender and Changing Social Values in Hinduism, Kalpana Kannabiran, 273 Chapter Ten Hinduism in Independent India: Fundamentalism and Secularism, Robert J. Hatcher, 179 Chapter Seven Gurus and Groups, J. Rama Rao Pappu, 155 vĬhapter Six Contemporary Hindu Thought, Brian A. Whitney Sanford, 123 Chapter Five Hindu Ethics, S. Preface, vii Note on Transliteration, ix Maps, xiĬontemporary Hinduism Ritual, Culture, and Practice Chapter One Introduction: The Historical Background, Robin Rinehart, 1 Chapter Two Hearing and Remembering: Oral and Written Texts in Hinduism, Robin Rinehart, 67 Chapter Three Hindu Devotion, William Harman, 99 Chapter Four The Hindu Ritual Calendar, A. Manufactured in the United States of America Box 1911 Santa Barbara, California 93116-1911 Design by Jane Raese Text set in New Baskerville This book is printed on acid-free paper. This book is also available on the World Wide Web as an e-book. Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Contemporary Hinduism Ritual, Culture, and Practice

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