HinduismHinduism, the world's oldest living religion, embodies a wide spectrum of philosophies, beliefs, and customs. It has prompted thinkers from an array of cultures and ages-from Apollonius Tyaneus, a first century Greek thinker, to Voltaire, Mark Twain, and Albert Einstein-to extol its influence.Now, Dr. Hiro G. Badlani brings you Hinduism: Path of the Ancient Wisdom, an easy-to-understand guidebook that delves into Hinduism's spiritual and historical perspectives. For more than ten years, Dr. Badlani has passionately channeled his resources and inner reflections into learning about this ancient religion. His meticulous research, combined with guidance from spiritual masters, sages, and swamis has brought forth in this volume.This mini-encyclopedia covers all aspects of Hinduism in a series of small chapters. Spiritual teachings form the book's core, for without the spiritual teachings, what function can any religion play? Still, however, information is presented in a non-dogmatic manner, stressing the basic unity and homogeneity of all religions.With its powerful narrative and roots in spiritual storytelling, this book is perfect for anyone who desires authentic information on Hinduism. Engaging with this book will not only educate you, but imbue you with personal peace and happiness, becoming an experience both elegant and empowering. |
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Advaita ancient Hindu Ashram attain auspicious Ayurveda became become Bhagavad Gita body Brahman Buddha Buddhism centers century ceremony chakra Chapter concept considered death deities devotees dharma Divine Duryodhana eternal faith famous festival goddess gods guru Himalayas Hindu pantheon Hindu philosophy Hindu religion Hindu Rishis Hindu sages Hindu scriptures Hindu seers Hindu society Hindu temples Hindu theology Hinduism holy human idols important incarnation India Jain Jainism karma later learned living Lord Krishna Lord Rama Lord Shiva Lord Vishnu Mahabharata mankind mantras Mayawati meditation mind modern moksha mother one’s path peace performed period person practice prayer puja Ramayana Ravana religious renunciation Rig Veda Rishis rituals sacred sacrifice saints Sanskrit sects Shakti Shri Sikh soul spiritual knowledge spiritual teachings Sri Ramakrishna Srimad Bhagavatam Supreme Swami Tathagatananda Swami Vivekananda Swaminarayan symbolic transcendental truth universe Upanishads Vedanta Vedic vegetarian verse virtue virtuous wisdom worship yoga