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    <title>ESSENCE OF HINUISM AND SIKHISM</title>
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  <name type="personal">
    <namePart>Arvind Tiwari</namePart>
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    <publisher>River Publishing</publisher>
    <dateIssued>2020</dateIssued>
    <edition>1</edition>
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  <note>Essence of Hinduism and Sikhism by Arvind Tiwari examines the fundamental teachings, historical evolution, and spiritual principles of Hinduism and Sikhism—two of the major religions that originated on the Indian subcontinent. The book explains key concepts such as dharma, karma, moksha/liberation, devotional practices, and ethical teachings in both traditions, highlighting similarities and differences in their philosophies and worldviews. Hinduism’s vast, diverse heritage and its ancient scriptural foundations are presented alongside Sikhism’s monotheistic emphasis and teachings of the Sikh Gurus. This comparative approach helps readers appreciate how each tradition understands ultimate reality, human purpose, and the path to spiritual fulfillment.</note>
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    <topic>Hinduism — Doctrines</topic>
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    <topic>Sikhism — Doctrines</topic>
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    <topic>Comparative religion — Hinduism and Sikhism</topic>
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  <subject>
    <topic>Religion — India</topic>
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    <topic>Religious philosophy — India</topic>
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  <subject>
    <topic>Indian religions — Philosophy and doctrine</topic>
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  <classification authority="ddc">ARV/ES 294.20954</classification>
  <identifier type="isbn">9789388580151</identifier>
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