World Religions

Contents: Introduction. 1. Hindu. 2. Jyotisha. 3. Bhagavad Gita. 4. Ramayana. 5. Vedas. 6. Upanishad. 7. God. 8. Indian temples. 9. Muslims. 10. History of prophet Muhammad. 11. Mosques of India. 12. Festivals. 13. Islam religion. 14. Sikhism. 15. The history of ten Gurus. 16. History of Baisakhi. 17. Guru Granth Sahib. 18. Janamsakhis. 19. 300 Saal Guru Gaddi. 20. History of golden temple. 21. Christianity religion. 22. History of Jesus. 23. Religious life. 24. Christian communities. 25. Jainism. 26. Buddhism. Bibliography. Index.

It is impossible to know the religions without understanding its religious beliefs and practices which have a large impact on the personal lives and influence public life on a daily basis.

The ancient culture of South Asia, going back at least 4,500 years has come down to world primarily in the form of religious texts.

The artistic heritage as well as intellectual and philosophical contributions has always owed much to religious though and symbolism.

Contacts between India and other cultures have led to the spread of Indian religions throughout the world resulting in the extensive influence of Indian thought and practice on Southeast and East Asia in ancient times and more recently in the diffusion of Indian religions to Europe and North America.

Within world on a day to day basis the vast majority of people engage in ritual actions that are motivated by religious systems that owe much to the past but are continuously evolving. Religion then is one of the most important facets of world history and contemporary life. (jacket)