About the Author
Anuj Ghai
ISBN 9789347027314
Rs. 958
Jaico Publishing House
Hindu Gods
Who it's for: readers interested in Hindu mythology and history
Why do some Hindu Gods rise to prominence while others fade into obscurity? And what does this tell us about Hinduism itself? Combining scripture, archaeology, mythology, and social history, Hindu Gods: A History traces how these deities have evolved alongside the societies that worshipped them. Anuj Ghai argues that what appears as change is not a challenge to divine eternality, but its expression. By tracing the journeys of ten key gods and goddesses, the book reveals how Hinduism’s strength lies in its remarkable adaptability across different eras.Why You Should Read? Explore the historical evolution of Hindu deities from Vedic times to the present. Understand how social shifts, from nomadic life to settled kingdoms, influenced religious worship. Discover the deep connection between divine essence and the lived realities of different historical periods. Gain a fresh perspective on the rise of figures like Krishna, Shiva, and the Goddess.
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- Combines scripture, archaeology, mythology, and social history
- Traces the journeys of ten key gods and goddesses
- Argues change expresses divine eternality, not a challenge
- Covers evolution from Vedic times to the present
- Explores how social shifts influenced religious worship
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Which deities are covered in the book?
The book traces the journeys of ten key gods and goddesses, including Krishna, Shiva, and the Goddess, though the full list is not specified.
What is the main argument of the book?
Anuj Ghai argues that changes in the prominence of deities are not a challenge to their divine eternality but an expression of it, showing Hinduism's adaptability.
What sources does the author use?
The author combines scripture, archaeology, mythology, and social history to trace the evolution of the deities.
What time period does the book cover?
It covers the historical evolution of Hindu deities from Vedic times to the present.