The Hindu Religious Tradition: Exploring the Spiritual Life of Man - Perfect for Religious Studies, Cultural Research & Personal Enlightenment

Thomas J. Hopkins takes the reader through a brief yet very informative journey, outlining the evolution of Hinduism from the coming of the Aryans, to the development of Vedic religion, the wisdom of the Upanishads, non-Hindu challenges, Yoga, the great epics and the Puranas, secterian theism, Tantra, and the reformative movements of modern times. The narrative is very coherent, illustrating the links and connections between the various stages and lines of Hinduism's development, all the while accompanying the theoretical discussion with wider historical background regarding major political and social developments in the sub-continent. Given the brevity of the text, the magnitude of the task and its successful accomplishment are to be commended.