Books by George Williams
“The ivory tower of Hindu tradition, which largely came from scholarship back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, had this tendency to define Hinduism only through the lens of Sanskrit texts. A lot of the vernacular texts were rejected or not looked into. Given that the religion is truly the social, cultural religion that lives in the bodies of Hindus, we need to study Hinduisms also through the lens of mythology, of folklore, because that’s where we get this fabric of Hinduism, where we truly get the essence.” Read more...
Sravana Borkataky-Varma, Anthropologist
Interviews where books by George Williams 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.
