Temples of Modernity uses ethnographic data to investigate the presence of religious ideas and practices in Indian science and engineering. Geraci shows 1) how the integration of religion, science and technology undergirds pre- and post-independence Indian nationalism, 2) that traditional icons and rituals remain relevant in elite scientific communities, and 3) that transhumanist ideas now percolate within Indian visions of science and technology. This work identifies the intersection of religio...
Hinduu jan-maanas kee aavashyakata tatha unakee ruci koo dhyaan meen rakhatee huee is pustak ka prakaashan kiya gaya hai. Pustak meen hinduu dhrm-granthoon kee aadhaar par aavashyakataanusaar praamaanik jaanakaaree dee gaee hai. Vrat, parv eevan tyoohaaroon kee aadhyaatmik paksh koo vaijnaanik tathyoon dvaara yathaasthaan pusht kiya gaya hai. Is pustak kee upaj kaee sampaadakoon, sameekshakoon eevan vidvatjanoon dvaara kiee gaee shoodheen ka eek parinaam hai. Teej tyoohaar bhaarateey sanskrti ee...
Refiguring the Body
Handbook of Hinduism in Europe (2 vols) (Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 2 South Asia, #35)
Handbook of Hinduism in Europe portrays and analyses how Hindu traditions have expanded across the continent, and presents the main Hindu communities, religious groups, forms, practices and teachings. The Handbook does this in two parts, Part One covers historical and thematic topics which are of importance for understanding Hinduism in Europe as a whole and Part Two has chapters on Hindu traditions in every country in Europe. Hindu traditions have a long history of interaction with Europe, but...
The Hindu-Yogi Science of Breath - Scholar's Choice Edition
by Yogi Ramacharaka
Shared ritual practices, multi-faith celebrations, and interreligious prayers are becoming increasingly common in the USA and Europe as more people experience religious diversity first hand. While ritual participation can be seen as a powerful expression of interreligious solidarity, it also carries with it challenges of a particularly sensitive nature. Though celebrating and worshiping together can enhance interreligious relations, cross-riting may also lead some believers to question whether i...
"This is an important book by Carl Vadivella Belle which argues that Hinduism and its manifestations in the diaspora has important significance in binding not only the Hindus but also encourages 'others' to revisit Hinduism, especially in a multicultural society like Malaysia which is dominated by communally infused discourses structured upon race and religion." - Ajaya K. Sahoo, Editor, Journal of South Asian Diaspora "Dr Belle weaves his magical journey over nearly half a century, offering...
The Fiery Crest-Jewel of Wisdom, Shankara's Vivekachudamani
by Vidya Wati