
Great World Religions: Hinduism
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Mark W. Muesse
In this 12-lecture series, you'll encounter a religion that is perhaps the most diverse of all; one that worships more gods and goddesses than any other, and one that rejects the notion that there is only one path to the divine. These lectures provide a window into the roots of, perhaps, all religions. You'll explore over the course of Hinduism's 5,000-year journey: the Indus Valley civilization; the sizable variety of Hindu gods and goddess; the sacred writings in the Vedas, Bhagavad Gita, and Upanishads; Hindu ritual purity rites; the Aryan language of Sanskrit, whose roots can be seen in English words such as "divine," "video," and "ignite"; and much more.
The story of Hinduism, you'll come to see, is the story of very non-Western traditions (such as arranged marriages and the caste system) that have survived and thrived for thousands of years. It's also home to a wealth of gods, terms, and practices (such as karma, Krishna, yoga, and guru) that have found a home in Western lives and language. Along the way, Dr. Muesse discusses salient aspects of Hindu life and places them in historical and theological context. He also explains that Hinduism honors all seekers of truth, that it contains multiple paths to divine reality (the way of action, the way of wisdom, and the way of devotion), and that it can be both a monotheistic and a polytheistic faith.
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I greatly enjoyed listening to Professor Muesse's lectures on Hinduism. I learned an amazing amount from these lectures! I plan on getting the other Great Courses lectures on Great World Religions!So Amazing!
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Great introduction for the non Hindu.
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An Earnest effort
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Nice introduction to Hinduism
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Favorite teacher
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Very good but I want more.
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Excellent course. I greatly recommend it
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The duration is not too long, so it's easily completed.
Good foundations for further study
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Meusse's style is pleasant and humorous. His treatment of the subject is niether judgmental nor worshipful.
My intererst is partly academic, as someone who just wants to understand what makes people tick; but my interest is also personal, i hope my spiritual exploration will help me learn wisdom, from around the world, that will help me live a more compassionate and full life.
i find much in Hinduism to be admired.. and also much that is worth studying as a manifestatiin of the darker side of humanity, what punk rock fans might call "bad religion"
Like virtually all religions and cultural traditions hinduism reflects the best and worst of humanity, and Mark Meusse's candid approach lets you see both sides, and doesnt take up too much time with value judgments of his own.
Substantive yet concise! Great intro!
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Hinduism Done Justice
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