This is the third thematic volume of Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism, which deals broadly with Hindu society. Readers will find articles on caste, family, age, and gender, as well as on religious specialists such as gurus, sadhus, healers, and astrologers. Religious traditions, presented in alphabetical order from Aghoris and Bauls to Vaikhanasa and Varkari Sampraday, feature prominently as one of the anchor sections. Another major section presents a thorough examination of Hindu philosophical traditions, including history ...
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This is the third thematic volume of Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism, which deals broadly with Hindu society. Readers will find articles on caste, family, age, and gender, as well as on religious specialists such as gurus, sadhus, healers, and astrologers. Religious traditions, presented in alphabetical order from Aghoris and Bauls to Vaikhanasa and Varkari Sampraday, feature prominently as one of the anchor sections. Another major section presents a thorough examination of Hindu philosophical traditions, including history, branches, and contemporary aspects. Please see Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism (6 vols set) ISBN 978 90 04 27128 9 (Publication December 2014) for the complete set information.
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