Indian Wisdom Or Examples of the Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Doctrines of the Hindus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162615592)

""Indian Wisdom"" is a book that provides a comprehensive overview of the religious, philosophical, and ethical doctrines of the Hindus. The author, Monier Williams, has compiled a collection of examples that illustrate the wisdom of the ancient Indian civilization. The book covers a wide range of topics including the nature of God, the soul, karma, reincarnation, and the role of dharma in Hindu society. It also includes a discussion of the various schools of Hindu philosophy such as Vedanta, Samkhya, and Yoga. Williams draws on a variety of sources including the Vedas, Upanishads, and Puranas to provide a rich and varied picture of Hindu wisdom. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers. Overall, ""Indian Wisdom"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of Hinduism.1876. Also found in this work is a brief history of the chief department of Sanskrit literature, and some account of the past and present condition of India, moral and intellectual. This volume attempts to supply a want, the existence of which has been impressed upon the author's mind by an inquiry often addressed to him as Boden Professor: Is it possible to obtain from any one book a good general idea of the character and contents of Sanskrit literature? This work also aims at imparting to educated Englishmen, by means of translations and explanations of portions of the sacred and philosophical literature of India, an insight into the minds, habits of thought and customs of the Hindus.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Monier Williams
ISBN-10: 1162615591
ISBN-13: 9781162615592
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 594
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.90lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.20d