Hindu Samskaras: Socio-Religious Study of the Hindu Sacraments Tapa blanda - 2002

Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers, 1993. 2nd Revised. Trade paperback. Shelfwear; soft creases to cover. Very good. 327 pp. This work discusses the source, meaning, number, purpose, and constituents of Samskaras under five heads: prenatal, natal, educational, nuptial, and funeral.

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Motilal Banarsidass . Paperback. New. The Hindu Samskaras give expression to aspirations and ideals of the Hindus. They aim at securing the welfare of the performer and developing his personality. They go back to a hoary antiquity. The Vedas, the Brahmanas, the Grhyasutras, the Dharmasutras, the Smrtis and other treatises describe the rites, ceremonies and customs here and there but they do not present them in their historical evolution.The present work is a systematic study of all the Samskaras enjoined to be performed at the various epochs in the life of an individual from conception to crematorium. The author has cited parallels in other religions to show that they are universal and have a recognised place in ancient cultures and are still represented within the limits of modern religion. He has also shown that the sacramental beliefs and practices, far from being an irrational priestcraft, are consistent and logical and have practical utility and intention.This work discusses the source,… Leer más

Motilal Banarsidass . Paperback. New. The Hindu Samskaras give expression to aspirations and ideals of the Hindus. They aim at securing the welfare of the performer and developing his personality. They go back to a hoary antiquity. The Vedas, the Brahmanas, the Grhyasutras, the Dharmasutras, the Smrtis and other treatises describe the rites, ceremonies and customs here and there but they do not present them in their historical evolution.The present work is a systematic study of all the Samskaras enjoined to be performed at the various epochs in the life of an individual from conception to crematorium. The author has cited parallels in other religions to show that they are universal and have a recognised place in ancient cultures and are still represented within the limits of modern religion. He has also shown that the sacramental beliefs and practices, far from being an irrational priestcraft, are consistent and logical and have practical utility and intention.This work discusses the source,… Leer más

Motilal Banarsidass,, 1991-01-01. 2nd. Paperback. Good. 8x5x0. 1991 printing, Image on cover different than pictured. Good paperback copy, from a personal collection (NOT ex-library). Spine is creased, though binding is tight and sturdy. Very light pencil lines in some margins, text is clear. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Shelfwear to covers. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

Motilal Banarsidass, 2013-09-11. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!