Hinduism and Modernity

This examination of Hinduism in the context of modernity will be of interest to all students of Hinduism, as well as to those interested in the sociology and history of religion. It shows Hinduism to be a highly dynamic world-view which challenges western notions of modernity. The book considers a broad range of topics including women, the caste system, the self, divinities and gurus. It also contains up-to-date discussions of modern Hindu culture and beliefs.· Modernity and Hinduism· India and the Juggernaut of Modernity· Hinduism Ancient and Modern· Islam and Hinduism· The Western Discovery of Hinduism· Hinduism and Orientalism· Woman Caste (Aurat Jati) and the Gender of Modernity· Kali East and West· The Gods Of Hinduism and the Idols of Modernity· The Image of the Self· Gurus· Modernity and Hindu Nationalism· Hinduism and the Global Future