About the Book
In this compact, yet comprehensive book, Dada J.P. Vaswani tells you all that you wanted to know about Hinduism-its unique features, its fundamental truth, its ancient scriptures, its profoundly symbolic deities, its wise and divinely-inspired acharyas and its colourful festivals. Written specially for young Indians who wish to rediscover their rich heritage of faith and ancient wisdom, this book will also appeal to foreigners who want to know more about Hindu culture and thought.
Dada J.P. Vaswani needs no introduction to readers of inspirational literature. He is regarded as one of the leading spiritual luminaries of India, a practical Philosopher and man of God whose grace has reached and influenced thousands of people all over the world.
A gifted writer and brilliant orator, Dada J.P. Vaswani has been the recipient of several honours, including the prestigious U Thant Peace Award. He has written over 80 books which have been translated into several Indian and foreign languages.
Contents
The Great Hindu Faith
5
The Origin Of The Word “Hindu”
6
The Eternal Religion
8
The Sanskrit Language
9
The Uniqueness Of The Hindu Faith
11
Freedom To Practise Your Faith
12
Hindu Philosophy
13
Its Paths Are Many
14
Concept Of God In Hinduism
15
Hinduism And History
16
Freedom From Dogma
18
An Outstanding Example Of History
20
The Religion With A Difference
22
A Self-evolving Faith
23
The Freedom To Choose
24
The Fundamental Truths Of Hinduism
26
The Light Of The Spirit
The Law Of The Seed
29
The Law Of Return
31
The Law Of Assimilation
35
The Law Of Reverence
37
The Law Of Sacrifice
40
The Great Hindu Scriptures
42
The Shrutis
43
Received Knowledge
46
What The Vedas Represent
48
The Upanishads
49
The Smritis
55
The Itihasas
58
The Ramayana
59
The Mahabharata
65
The Yoga Vasishta
75
The Harivamsha
76
The Bhagavad Gita
77
The Puranas
80
Why Does God Come To This Earth?
83
The Agamas
85
The Darsbanas
86
Festivals And Holy Days Of The Hindu Calendar
87
The Hindu Deities
99
The Holy Trinity Of The Hindu Faith
100
Why So Many Gods?
103
The Acharyas
104
The Way Ahead
109
What The Hindu Faith Needs Today
110
Symbols Associated With Worship In The Hindu Faith
112
What Others Say About Hinduism
117
Glossary
119
Vedas (1177)
Upanishads (498)
Puranas (626)
Ramayana (746)
Mahabharata (362)
Dharmasastras (166)
Goddess (494)
Bhakti (244)
Saints (1509)
Gods (1275)
Shiva (378)
Journal (184)
Fiction (66)
Vedanta (364)
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