Stories of the Hindus: An Introduction Through Texts and InterpretationJames A. Kirk Legends and religious meditations from India are presented with brief editorial commentary to provide an introduction to Hindu tradition. |
Contents
The Savitri Ceremony | 3 |
The Rishi Who Envied a Fish | 9 |
The Defeat of Death | 37 |
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