Volume II of Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism builds upon the first volume by examining the sacred languages of Hinduism and its major religious texts; literary genres; and scholarly traditions as well as the vernaculars. It further explores the ritual traditions; including domestic rituals; mantras; and intoxication. In addition; performance and the arts such as martial arts; dance; and film feature prominently. The last section extensively investigates the meaning; connotations; and use of some forty leading concepts like karman; the self; renunciation; asceticism; meditation; and liberation. Sacred Texts; Ritual Traditions; Arts; Concepts is the second of ultimately five volumes; which will include an index in the final volume. Please see Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism (6 vols set) ISBN 978 90 04 27128 9 (Publication December 2014) for the complete set information.
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