Religion 275 - RELIG HST SO ASIA: ANC-MEDIEV

This course is an introduction to the literature, thought, and practice of religious traditions in India, from ancient times to the medieval period. Readings will include materials from the Vedas, Upanishads, and epics, from plays and poetry, as well as Buddhist and Jain literature. Particular consideration will be given to the themes of dharma, karma, love, and liberation as they are articulated in Classical Hinduism.