num_pages: 233
description: This book has been chosen by a great number of Hindus and Western students of Hinduism themselves, as the book that best explains the profound ideas of Hinduism in a clear, precise and easily understandable way, with many excellent analogies. The book covers the basis and goal of Hinduism, concepts of God; worship of God; guru and disciple relationship; mantras; the four yogas; creation and the three Gunas; different spiritual paths; moksha (liberation), the holy books, the doctrines of karma, predestination, and reincarnation; Hindu ethics; Indo-Aryans and their society; Hinduism as a way of life; role of food; and more. There are many illustrations.
language: English
title: The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of the World 's Oldest Religion
titlecomplete: The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of the World 's Oldest Religion
genres: History, Philosophy, Religion, Hinduism, Indian Literature, India, Spirituality, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 292
publisher: Viveka Pr