Classical Hindu Thought: An Introduction

by Arvind Sharma

This introduction to classical Hinduism is divided into sections dealing with key concepts such as Karma, Dharma, Maya, Moksa, Varna; the main gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon--Devi, Siva, Brahma, Visnu--and texts such as the Purusarthas and Vedas. It also covers different systems of
Jnana, Bhakti, and Karma yogas.

Paperback

First published July 27, 2000

About the author

Arvind Sharma, Ph.D. (Sanskrit & Indian Studies, Harvard University, 1978; M.A. Theological Studies, Harvard Divinity Schookl, 1974; M.A. Economics, Syracuse University, 1970; B.A. History, Economics, & Sanskrit, Allahadad University, 1958), was appointed Associate Professor in the Faculty of Religious Studies at McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 1987, where he is now the Birks Professor of Comparative Religion. Previously he has been associated with the Universities of Sydney and Queensland (Brisbane) in Australia and Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.