Hinduism through Questions And Answers


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All religions find themselves at the crossroads of history in this age of science and democracy. Traditional values of Hinduism have also been subjected to this scrutiny and these enquirers demand an explanation – philosophical, scientific and historical – for the ideas and institutions which give Hindus their identity. This book by Swami Harshananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order, answers these questions by enquirers and critics about Hindu religion. It helps clear misconceptions about Hinduism and offers explanations about its ideas and institutions.




101 Questions and Answers on Hinduism


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In an easy-to-read, question and answer format, this is the perfect introduction to one of the world's major religions--Hinduism. Includes a glossary of words often familiar in everyday speech, including dharma, yoga, tantric ritual, and mantra; a timeline of Hindu history; and charts of major gods and goddesses and scriptures.




Questions Only Hinduism Can Answer


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Why am I?What to do?What is the Purpose of life? Does God exist?If yes, why did (S)he create me?Which religion is true?Every kid raises these questions in their mind. But slowly, they are silenced by the laws of blasphemy. Because in most religions, asking questions is an insult to God. Customs replace questions. Fear of blasphemy replaces the quest for truth.When you are surrounded with blasphemies and fear, Hinduism comes for the rescue. You may not question your God. But Hindu God invites you to question Her. Talk to Her. Mock Her. And even reject Her. There is no blasphemy. Reject if you don't get answers. Accept if you like it.In religions, you are slaves of God. In Hinduism, you are a child of God. In religions, you fear hell and do 'good' out of fear. In Hinduism, you love Mother God and do good out of love. Hinduism is all about holding Supreme's hands and talk, love, laugh, question, joke and walk together. When you get tired, the mother picks you up in her arms and walks. When you get stuck, mother rescues.This book deals with 170+ questions that every religion tried to answer but failed. And you would know why they failed. Because it's not about finding answers, It's about finding mother's lap where all questions vanish...




Understanding Hinduism


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This book attempts to provide answers to questions such as: Who is a Hindu? • What is Hinduism? • Why do Hindus pray to different deities? • What is the power of prayer and mantras? • What do Hindus mean by karma, creation and reincarnation? • How is Hinduism connected to nature and science? In today’s world, when everyone is too busy to read and understand their religion, this book provides a basic, simple reference to understand the fundamental concept of Hinduism as what is Hinduism? This book has been written in a very simple, readable language to arouse the readers’ interest in spirituality, regardless of their age.




The Pregnant King


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Among the many characters who inhabit the Mahabharata, the world's greatest epic and the oldest, sometimes other stories unravelled from it, such as Shilavati, who cannot be king because she is a woman.




Vasiṣṭha's Yoga


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This is Swami Venkatesananda's longer Yoga Vasiṣṭha. His two volume book is here offered between two covers. Its purpose is to provide a means to eliminate psychological conditioning and to attain liberation. Containing the instructions of the sage Vasiṣṭha to Lord Rama, this scripture is full of intricately woven tales, the kind a great teacher might tell to hold the interest of a student.




Am I A Hindu


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How to Become a Hindu


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"A history-making manual,interreligious study and names list, with stories by Westerners who entered Hinduism and Hindus who deepened their faith"--Cove




Living Hinduism


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Hinduism is neither an organized religion nor a proselytising one. It is often described as a way of life, which gently nudges its followers—through its scriptures, mythologies, rituals and practices—to question deeply, live fully and grow wholesomely in compassion and universal acceptance. Hinduism believes whatever inspires one to stay truly unselfish, be it a vocation, an ideology or a faith, can lead one towards greater self-realization and ultimate freedom. Living Hinduism by Samarpan encapsulates this essence of Hinduism in a language that can be understood and appreciated by all, especially the younger generation, who need to know and understand what it means to be a Hindu, in an age of strident opinions and changing values.




Riddles in Hinduism


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Ambedkar was a prolific student, earning doctorates in economics from both Columbia University and the London School of Economics, and gained a reputation as a scholar for his research in law, economics and political science. In his early career he was an economist, professor, and lawyer. His later life was marked by his political activities; he became involved in campaigning and negotiations for India's independence, publishing journals, advocating political rights and social freedom for Dalits, and contributing significantly to the establishment of the state of India. In 1956 he converted to Buddhism, initiating mass conversions of Dalits.