History, Literature and Mythology of the Hindoos- A set of 2 Vols.

Author: W WardPublisher: LP PublicationsYear: 1996Language: EnglishPages: 1490ISBN/UPC (if available): 8175360615 DescriptionThis work in four volumes bound in 2 traces the origin of the Hindu nation and makes a critical evaluation of the popular notions connected with Hinduism.First published in 1817 this work by a British Scholar gives an account of Hindu religion, it's philosophy and rituals. It critically evaluates the popular superstitions which are inextricably tied with Hinduism. This consist in daily ablutions connected with the worship of a person's guardian deity, or of the stone called Shalgram, service paid to a person's Devin mentor, the worship of different deities on special occasions, recitation of different scriptures, pilgrimage duties to deceased ancestors, funeral rites and offerings.ContentsVolume IIIIntroductory RemarksBOOK IOBJECTS OF WORSHIPCHAPTER IOf GodCHAPTER IIOf the GodsCHAPTER IIIOf the GoddessesCHAPTER IVInferior Celestial beings Objects of WorshipCHAPT