Arvind Sharma Livres

Exploring the world's religions through a Hindu lens, this work offers insightful reflections and encounters that illuminate the beliefs, practices, and philosophies of various faiths. It emphasizes understanding and appreciating the diversity of spiritual traditions while highlighting the interconnectedness of humanity. The author invites readers to engage with different religious perspectives, fostering a sense of dialogue and respect among various faith communities.

This book offers a thorough exploration of Phenomenology of Religion, structured in three parts. The first analyzes the term's connotations, the second situates the method within religious studies, and the last discusses current debates, culminating in the author's unique contribution.

Exploring the nature of Hinduism, this book challenges the notion of it being a missionary faith. It delves into historical contexts, cultural practices, and philosophical underpinnings that shape Hindu beliefs and their spread. By examining various perspectives, the author invites readers to reconsider the motivations and methods of religious dissemination within Hinduism, providing a thought-provoking analysis of its role in the global religious landscape.

Focusing on the school of Advaita Vedanta, this accessible introduction to Hindu spirituality by Arvind Sharma offers insights into its core philosophies. Renowned for his scholarly expertise, Sharma breaks down complex concepts, making them understandable for readers new to the subject. His work emphasizes the non-dualistic perspective of Hindu thought, providing a clear pathway for exploring deeper spiritual understanding within this rich tradition.

Deep sleep, or susupti, is a pivotal concept in Advaita Vedānta, a philosophical school emphasizing pure consciousness. This book delves into the significance of deep sleep, illustrating how it can uncover philosophical insights, support arguments, convey morals, or enhance narratives. Arvind Sharma examines the paradox of sleep, highlighting its role in understanding consciousness and its implications for broader philosophical discussions. Through this exploration, the text invites readers to appreciate the profound connections between sleep and philosophical thought.

Exploring the intersection of faith and secularism, this book highlights the potential for religion to foster positive change in society. Notable scholars engage in meaningful dialogue, emphasizing that diverse religious traditions can unite to address global issues and reduce violence. By framing religion as a tool that can be directed towards good, it advocates for collaborative efforts among various faiths to promote understanding and cooperation, ultimately aiming to bridge divides and enhance the common good.

This is a book by women about women in the religions of the world. It presents all the basic facts and ideological issues concerning the position of women in the major religious traditions of humanity: Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Taoism, and tribal religions. A special feature of the book is its phenomenological approach, wherein scholars examine sacred textual materials. Each contributor not only studies her religion from within, but also studies it from her own feminine perspective. Each is an adept historian of religions, who grounds her analysis in publicly verifiable facts. The book strikes a delicate balance between hard fact and delicate perception, the best tradition of phenomenology and the history of religions. It also demonstrates how much religions may vary over time. Contributors are Katherine K. Young, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at McGill University; Nancy Schuster Barnes, whose Ph.D. is in Sanskrit and Indian Studies; M. Theresa Kelleher, Assistant Professor of Religion and Asian Studies at Manhattanville College; Barbara Reed, Assistant Professor of Religion at St. Olaf College; Denise L. Carmody, Professor and Chair, Department of Religion, The University of Tulsa. Also Jane I. Smith, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Lecturer in Islamic Studies at Harvard Divinity School; Rosemary Radford Ruether, Georgia Harkness Professor of Applied Theology at the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary; Rita M. Gross, Associate Professor of Comparative Religions at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Clair.

Most of the time, people find it difficult to abandon their houses, relatives, fields, and granaries without grave risk of loss. Unseen or unpredictable forces do not give a person much choice. He had always felt a sense of belonging to his village, no matter where he lived. Coming back home from an alien place, he should have felt a sense of elation, but times had changed, and so had the circumstances. An empty home filled with loneliness waited for him. Only events from the past and shattered dreams accompanied him on this journey.

Identifying and addressing specific learning disabilities in children is crucial for teachers, as many students display paradoxical skills, such as excelling in arithmetic while struggling with reading. The automatic promotion policy in education can exacerbate these issues, placing students in classes beyond their capabilities and widening the gap between their actual and expected performance. Additionally, the complexity of varied syllabi and language requirements complicates learning. The evaluation system must adapt to focus on these children's unique talents to ensure they receive the attention they need.

The book explores the concept of extinction, defining it as the process through which species cease to exist, leading to a decline in biodiversity. It examines the challenges in identifying the exact moment of extinction, often determined retrospectively after a species has been absent for a while. Factors contributing to extinction include habitat changes and competition. Notably, it highlights that over 99% of species that have ever existed are now extinct, while mass extinctions may have played a role in accelerating evolutionary diversification.