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On the Definition of a Hindu World and Its Portrayal: A Review Article

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Bailey, G. On the Definition of a Hindu World and Its Portrayal: A Review Article. Hindu Studies 11, 99–114 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11407-007-9039-3

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