Hinduism 2: Hinduism in History and Society: Session 1

Beginning with the early medieval period, this paper traces the development of Hinduism in devotional (bhakti) and tantric traditions. The paper examines the development of Śaiva, Śākta, and Vaishnava traditions along with ideas about liberation, ritual, asceticism, yoga, and devotion. There will be some exploration of Hinduism and Modernity and there may also be reference to major schools of Hindu philosophy such as Vedānta.