ASIAN 100: Yoga - Ancient Philosophy and Modern Practice (Fall 2025) : Find Background Information
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Online Reference Collections
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Cambridge Companions OnlineEbook guides to writers, composers, philosophers, genres, and literary fields with context and analysis.
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Brill's Encyclopedia of HinduismBrill’s Encyclopedia of Hinduism Online presents the latest research on all the main aspects of the Hindu traditions. Its thematic articles are original work written by the world’s foremost scholars on Hinduism.
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Oxford Reference OnlineCross-searchable collection of dictionaries, encyclopedia, and reference books across all subjects, including the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations and bilingual dictionaries.