A multi-purpose reference work, this dictionary contains: Sanskrit and vernacular terms used in Hindu literature and works on Hinduism; a glossary of terms and concepts to aid the understanding of Hindu ritual and spiritual practice; and Hindu religious and philosophical teachin…
This work, first published in 1968, presents the fabulous world of Hinduism in its entirety in two volumes. It is the first general encyclopedia of Hinduism covering every major aspect of Hindu life and thought, embodying the results of modern scholarship yet not ignoring the tr…
A multi-purpose reference work which should become an indispensable companion for anybody who comes into touch with Hinduism. Includes a dictionary of Sanskrit and vernacular terms; a glossary of terms and concepts; and a survey of the historical development of Hinduism.