Books by Gavin Flood
“Gavin Flood’s book does a really good job of laying out this complex history, the interconnectedness with different periods, different empires, and different needs of the society. And it gives us the storyline where we can very clearly see what’s also going on in the society at that time, and how the religion was responding to what was happening in the society.” Read more...
Sravana Borkataky-Varma, Anthropologist
Interviews where books by Gavin Flood were recommended
The best books on Hinduism, recommended by Sravana Borkataky-Varma
With no founder, prophet or book recognised as a definitive authority, Hinduism is notable for its diversity. Jawaharlal Nehru, independent India’s first Prime Minister, described it as being “all things to all men”. Here, Hindu practitioner and scholar Sravana Borkataky-Varma explains the essence of the religion, and recommends five books that are informative for readers who are familiar with Hindu traditions as well as those who are looking for their first introduction.
