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Yajur Veda - Vaachaspathi
vaachaspathi.comIn the Hindu tradition, Veda is a single collection of all mantras. It consists of mantras which are of three types namely rk, the mantra of illumination in one of several metres, thesaman, a mantra with a metre which has to be sung according to the symbols indicated in the mantra and the remainingyajus mantra which is in rhythmic prose.
HINDUISM A Brief Overview of the Development of Hinduism
americanhumanist.orgA comprehensive survey of the Hindu tradition, the book deals with the history of Hinduism, the sacred writings, the Hindu worldview, and the specifics of the major branches of Hinduism--Vaisnavism, Saivism, and Saktism. It also focuses on the geographical ties of Hinduism with the land of India, the social order created by
The Hindu Tradition - Advocate Health Care
www.advocatehealth.comThe classical Hindu tradition, while it underwent numerous transformations and remained in continu-ous interaction with both Buddhism and Jainism, was the main religion of the Indian sub-continent until the arrival of Islam in a decisive way around 1200 C.E. The succeeding six hundred years saw the progres-The Hindu Tradition Religious Beliefs and