Author: Swami Nirvedananda
Foreword/Introduction: Dr. S Radhakrishnan
Publisher: Ramakrishna Mission
Year: 2000
Language: English
Pages: 272
ISBN/UPC (if available): N/A
Description
An excellent introduction to the study of Hindu religion, this book is a broad outline of the prominent features of Hinduism. It presents its essential contents in a nutshell and aims at acquainting the busy reader with all that Hinduism stands for, and that as quickly as possible.
The subject has been surveyed from a catholic standpoint and the views of different current schools of Hindu thought have been treated with due regard. The first part dwells especially on the practical aspect of Hinduism and the second part on its ideology.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK:
Only central truth as distinct from the dogmatic and institutional forms can appeal to the modern mind which is becoming increasingly rationalistic in temper and outlook. In this small book the author gives us a clear and precise account of the fundamental categories of Hindu thought. It is the author's conviction, which I share, that the essential principles of Hinduism have nothing to fear from any advance in scientific knowledge or historic criticism. He has the gift of imparting information as if he were acquiring it,. To my mind this book is an excellent introduction to the study of Hindu religion.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
FIRST PART
CHAPTER I
Introduction
CHAPTER II
Dharma (What the Hindus mean by Religion)
CHAPTER III
The Hindu Shastras
CHAPTER IV
Samsara (Rebirth and Karmavada)
CHAPTER V
Mukti (Liberation)
CHAPTER VI
Pravritti Marga (The Path of Desire)
CHAPTER VII
Pravritti Marga (Continued)
CHAPTER VIII
Nivritti Marga (The Path of Renunciation)
CHAPTER IX
Raja-Yoga
CHAPTER X
Jnana-Yoga
CHAPTER XI
Bhakti-Yoga
CHAPTER XII
Bhakti Yoga (Continued)
CHAPTER XIII
Karma-Yoga
SECOND PART
CHAPTER XIV
The Prophets and Scriptures
CHAPTER XV
Ishwara (God)
CHAPTER XVI
Brahmanda (Nature)
CHAPTER XVII
Brahmanda (Continued)
CHAPTER XVIII
Brahmanda (Continued)
CHAPTER XIX
Jiva (Soul)
CHAPTER XX
Rituals and Mythology
CHAPTER XXI
The Hindu outlook on life
Appendix
Glossary
Index