The Essentials of Hinduism; A Comprehensive Overview of the World's Oldest Religion

Swami Bhaskarananda

ISBN 10: 1884852041 / ISBN 13: 9781884852046

Published by Viveka Press 978-1884852046, Seattle, Washington

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[978-1884852046] [no date]. (Mass market paperback) Very good. xviii, 234+. 8vo. Back Lightly buckled, and there is a small stamp to the front free e.p., else is clean, solid and bright. A small, but comprehensive guide to the concepts of the Hindu principles of life with B / W illustrations.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Essentials of Hinduism; A Comprehensive Overview of the World's Oldest Religion
• Publisher: Viveka Press 978-1884852046, Seattle, Washington
• ISBN 10: 1884852041
• ISBN 13: 9781884852046
• Binding: Soft cover
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Synopsis

This book gives clearly written explanations of the basic ideas and practices of Hinduism and its culture. It answers so many questions Do the Hindus worship many gods? Are the Hindus idol worshippers? What is the purpose of life? What are Hinduism's spiritual practices? and so on, covering the most mundane to the most profound ideas and questions of Hinduism.

About the Author

Swami Bhaskarananda, a monk of the Ramakrishna Order of India since 1958, studied for many years under the scholarly monks of the Order before he was sent to the United States to head the Vedanta Society of Western Washington in 1974. He is also the spiritual head of the Vedanta Societies in Hawaii and Vancouver, Canada. On invitation, the Swami has traveled extensively throughout the world giving talks on Hinduism and other spiritual topics. He is a founding member and past President of the Interfaith Council of Washington State, as well as an Interfaith Partner in the Church Council of Greater Seattle. The Swami is the author of the book "Meditation, Mind, and Patanjali's Yoga" and is the founder and editor-in-chief of the quarterly journal "Global Vedanta."