Indian wisdom: Or, Examples Of The Religious, philosophical, And Ethical Doctrines Of The Hindus

Monier Monier-Williams

ISBN 10: 937014031X / ISBN 13: 9789370140318

Published by Gyan Publishing House, 2025

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pp. 592.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Indian wisdom: Or, Examples Of The Religious, philosophical, And Ethical Doctrines Of The Hindus
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 937014031X
• ISBN 13: 9789370140318
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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About The Book: Indian Wisdom by Monier Monier-Williams is a comprehensive study of Hindu religious, philosophical, and ethical teachings. Drawing from Sanskrit scriptures, including the Vedas, Upanishads, and epics, the book explores key concepts in Hindu thought. It presents Indian spirituality in a structured manner, comparing it with Western traditions while advocating Christian evangelization. Monier-Williams highlights the richness of Indian philosophy while maintaining a colonial perspective. The work remains a valuable historical reference on Hinduism's intellectual and moral traditions. About The Author: Sir Monier Monier-Williams (1819–1899) was a British Orientalist and Boden Professor of Sanskrit at Oxford. Born in Bombay, he studied and taught Asian languages, emphasizing practical over speculative scholarship. He supported Christian evangelization in India and promoted Western interpretations of Hinduism. His 1877 book Hinduism helped popularize the term. Though less acclaimed than Max Müller, he had firsthand experience with Indian religions. His contributions to Sanskrit studies and colonial-era Indology remain influential in the field of Oriental scholarship. The Title 'Indian wisdom: Or, Examples Of The Religious, philosophical, And Ethical Doctrines Of The Hindus written/authored/edited by Monier Monier-Williams', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370140318 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 592 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English; Ancient Greek. The subject of this book is India, History. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms