"Hinduism" By Masao Nakagawa / K.M. Sen / Yasumoto Hashimoto Price: ¥900 #MasaoNakagawa #Masao_Nakagawa #KMSen #K_M_Sen #YasumotoHashimoto #Hashimoto_Yasumoto #Book #Religion/Other Description: Knowledge, action, and devotion – these are the three paths to God. This book explains the achievements and practices of Hinduism, which has continuously posed fundamental questions about life and death, the salvation of the soul, and harmony with the environment. Table of Contents: Part 1: The Essence and Teachings of Hinduism (The Essence and Development of Hinduism; The Ideal of Indian Society; The Caste System; Customs and Festivals, etc.) Part 2: The History of Hinduism (Indus Valley Civilization; Vedic Period; Vedic Culture and Education; "Upanishads" and the "Bhagavad Gita," etc.) ● An Ideal Life – An ideal human life is said to consist of four stages (the four ashramas). The first is the student stage, a period of training and education; the second is the householder stage, a period of actively participating in society as the head of a household; the third is the forest dweller stage, a period of withdrawing from the secular world and retreating to the forest; and the fourth is the renouncer stage, a period of becoming a hermit. ... Although renunciation is emphasized in Hinduism, the householder stage is not considered less important than the subsequent two stages. The householder stage brings unity and cohesion to the entire social structure, and the other three stages depend on this period, so in a sense, it is also considered the center of the four stages of life. ... In this stage, Hinduism involves marriage and an active life. – From this book As far as I have confirmed, there are no markings, but this is not a guarantee. There is significant soiling on the edges, and the condition is C rank. The rank guidelines are as follows, but there is a subjective element. A rank: "No noticeable scratches or stains," with only minor scratches or scuffs. B rank: "No noticeable scratches or stains," with some dirt, damage, stains, yellowing due to aging, or missing covers. C rank: "Some scratches and stains." If you have any concerns, please ask in the comments section. After purchase, the item will be shipped in simple packaging using recycled materials once payment is confirmed."