Author: Kireet Joshi
Publisher: Mira Aditi
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 215
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8185137838
Description
This is a collection of papers which were written for different occasions. They present reflections on the theme of Hinduism and how the Vedic knowledge which is greatly revered by Hinduism contains valuable bases for new discoveries, and which are relevant to the needs of our own times.
Hinduism is a non-dogmatic religion which acknowledges yogic science to be superior to religion. It has a capacity to renew itself and to invite adherents of other religions and even those who do not belong to any religion in a quest whereby religions can be united in a spirit of non-exclusivism. It is to the service of harmony that can be achieved by surpassing exclusivism that the papers collected in this book are dedicated.
Contents
Landmarks of Hinduism
Significant Features of Hinduism
The Veda in the Light of Sri Aurobindo
Elements of Poetics And Poetry in the Veda
Gods in the Vedas and Puranas
Veda, Puranas and Thereafter
Vedic Tradition and Contemporary Crisis
Ancient Indian Wisdom and Contemporary Challenges
Yogic Science and Vedic Yoga
Vedic Ideals of Education and Their Contemporary Relevance
Bhagavadgita and Contemporary Crisis
Vedic Philosophy of Dharma
Concept of Dharma: Reflection on its Applications
to Contemporary Process of Social reconstruction
Indian Culture And its Message