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ISBN 9789380852218, DK-223355- They clarify the differences between the sects of Buddhism: the Hinayana, Sravakayana and Theravada or Southern Buddhism. They refer to specific texts to explain the concepts of Buddhism and different thought traditions in it.

ISBN 9788188934959, DK-227591, The book offers an in-depth, exclusive study of Devi Bagalamukhi and her Sakti pithas, with emphasis on socio-cultural aspects of the goddess' cult. Beginning with a comprehensive backdrop about the genesis of Bagalamukhi's cult, her iconographic attributes, and rituals, among other aspects, the book highlights the goddess' descriptions in literature

Hinduism isn't a religious faith, but an entire civilization, a way of life. Defying a precise definition, it represents a whole civilization, a millennia-long tradition, and a rich cultural heritage - which, with a continuous history of more than five thousand years -- is enormously vast in scope, splendid in expression, profound in illuminating thoughts, and fantastic in flights of imagination. [Indian Books] Hinduism is a veritably complex religious system, including a wide range of particular beliefs and practices. Because of this and its evolution over the centuries, there are no single and unequivocal rules to define what Hinduism is. Today, over a billion people call themselves followers of this tradition.

Hinduism- There are no single and unequivocal rules to define what Hinduism is. Here the secular and the sacred meet. Truth and untruth, spirituality and materialism, gods and demons, life here and life beyond are complementary to each other. Here one does not know when philosophy turns into devotion and devotion into philosophy.