The Illustrated Encyclopedia of HinduismThe Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism James G. Lochtefeld, Ph.D. The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. New YorkTo teachers whose gift of learning I can never fully repay. To students whose learning has taught me, and whose friendship has enriched me. To Fiona, Vera, and Gavin, who put life back into perspective every day, although they have yet to know this. To Rachel, who has made all of this possible. Published in 2002 by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. [[29]] East 21st Street, New York, NY 10010 Copyright © 2002 by James G. Lochtefeld First Edition All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Lochtefeld, James G., 1957– The illustrated encyclopedia of Hinduism/James G. Lochtefeld. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-8239-2287-1 (set) ISBN 0-8239-3179-X (volume 1) ISBN 0-8239-3180-3 (volume 2) [[1]] . Hinduism Encyclopedias. I. Title. BL1105.L63 2002 [[294]] .5'03—dc21 Manufactured in the United States of America Staff Credits Editors: Margaret Haerens, Michael Isaac, Christine Slovey Editorial Assistant: Rob Kirkpatrick Book Design: Olga M. Vega Cover Design: MaryJane Wojciechowski Production Design: Erica Clendening, Beverly Fraser, Christine Innamorato, MaryJane Wojciechowski [[99]] -27747 CIP