Episode of Series “The Great Religions”.
In India, the home of most present adherents, this film traces the history of Hinduism, its evolution over the centuries and its connections to Buddhism and Jainism. Shown are the observances of this faith, its teaching of non-violence, its respect for all living things, how the social order created by it has been modified in the modern world to outlaw the declaration of individuals as “untouchables” and to remove limitations on freedom imposed by caste.
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Collection
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321327
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Religion
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion and culture
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Caste - India
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Hinduism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Religion
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion and culture
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion and state
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religions - Comparative studies
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)