You can
learn a lot about Hinduism through books! One of the first steps in deciding which books you need is understanding
the difference between primary and secondary texts.
In the case of Hinduism, primary texts are books that are used in Hindu study and worship. They include sacred books, collections of stories and songs, writings by priests, and many other things.
Secondary texts are books written about Hinduism. They include scholarly work, guides to Hinduism, books that explain primary texts, and more.
Click on the links below to learn more about texts that the UNC-Chapel Hill libraries own: