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245 1 0 _aEncyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" :
_bVolume 13, Slice 5
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
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336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-03-23
508 _aProduced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Hinduism' to 'Home, Earls of'" by Various is a comprehensive reference work written in the early 20th century. This volume presents a multitude of articles covering a wide range of topics, with a focus on Hinduism, its historical development, social institutions, and religious beliefs. The text serves as an insightful resource for those looking to understand both the complexities of Hindu culture and the interconnectedness of its various elements. The opening portion of the text introduces Hinduism, elaborating on its definition, origins, and the demographic makeup of Hindus in India. It explains the term "Hindu" as being derived from Persian roots and discusses the majority of the Indian population that identifies with this belief system. The text delves into the connection between Hinduism and Brahmanism, outlining key concepts such as the caste system, the transcendental nature of Brahma, and the influences on the development of sectarian practices and gods like Vishnu and Siva. The narrative highlights the complexities of Hindu social organization and spiritual beliefs, setting the stage for the detailed exploration of these themes in subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEncyclopedias and dictionaries
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39232
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