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Fani, Muhsin
1671
Fani Kashmiri, Muhsin ibn Hasan
فانى، محسن
فانى كشميرى، محسن بن حسن
Shea, David
1777
1836
Troyer, Anthony
1865
The Dabistán, or School of manners, Volume 2 (of 3)
translated from the original Persian, with notes and illustrations
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dabestan-e_Mazaheb
Erroneously attributed to Muhsin Fani, d. 1671 or 2. Cf. Enc. of Islam, new ed.
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"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 opening of 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.)
Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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