The Dabistán, or School of manners, Volume 2 (of 3) by Fani, Shea, and Troyer
"The Dabistán, or School of Manners, Volume 2" by Fani, Shea, and Troyer is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a translation of the original Persian text, exploring various religious and philosophical systems of the Hindus. With a focus on the intricate beliefs and customs, it delves into the nuances of Hindu orthodoxy and the diverse practices among different sects within the religion. The openingof this volume presents an overview of the religious systems of the Hindus across multiple sections, each detailing different schools of thought such as the Búdah-Mímánsa, Vedanta, Sankhya, Yogis, and Saktíán, among others. It highlights an individual's experience of compiling these philosophical teachings during a significant journey, emphasizing the complexity and variability of Hindu beliefs, particularly regarding creation and the nature of the divine. This introductory content sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how these various doctrines interact and the implications they hold for understanding Hindu practices and spirituality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Dubious author | Fani, Muhsin, -1672? |
|---|---|
| Translator | Shea, David, 1777-1836 |
| Translator | Troyer, Anthony, -1865 |
| Title | The Dabistán, or School of manners, Volume 2 (of 3) translated from the original Persian, with notes and illustrations |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dabestan-e_Mazaheb |
| Note | Erroneously attributed to Muhsin Fani, d. 1671 or 2. Cf. Enc. of Islam, new ed. |
| Credits | Produced by Édith Nolot, Carol Brown, Richard Hulse, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Religions |
| Subject | Iran -- Religion |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63276 |
| Release Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 218 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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