I am not Hindu, but I have some passing familiarity with the religion and culture from my interfaith work. I've researched in that direction for some of my writing.
Some vocabulary: http://familybible.org/teaching/religions/VocHinduism.htm http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/religionet/er/hinduism/HGLOSSRY.HTM http://www.translation-services-usa.com/hindi_vocabulary.php
For names, a good online source specializing in Hindu names is: http://www.indianhindunames.com/ Lots of extra articles and resources support the main name lists.
For culture, this site contains many articles plus the text of entire books online: http://www.hindunet.org/ Here's one that breaks down into concepts, practice, lifestyle, and traditions: http://hinduism.iskcon.com/
I was also fascinated by this map of the languages of India. Wow, I wish there were a website that would do this for the whole world! http://www.mapsofindia.com/culture/indian-languages.html
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Date: 2010-07-27 08:21 pm (UTC)Some vocabulary:
http://familybible.org/teaching/religions/VocHinduism.htm
http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/religionet/er/hinduism/HGLOSSRY.HTM
http://www.translation-services-usa.com/hindi_vocabulary.php
For names, a good online source specializing in Hindu names is:
http://www.indianhindunames.com/
Lots of extra articles and resources support the main name lists.
For culture, this site contains many articles plus the text of entire books online:
http://www.hindunet.org/
Here's one that breaks down into concepts, practice, lifestyle, and traditions:
http://hinduism.iskcon.com/
I was also fascinated by this map of the languages of India. Wow, I wish there were a website that would do this for the whole world!
http://www.mapsofindia.com/culture/indian-languages.html