- Taschenbuch: 321 Seiten
- Verlag: Halo Books (August 1992)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1879904063
- ISBN-13: 978-1879904064
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 21,3 x 13,7 x 1,8 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.5 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (17 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 74.535 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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This primer, serving some of the vast sweep of Hindu belief and practice, takes the form of dialog between a Hindu father and his American-born son. The son wants to understand his family's religious traditions and discover what is relevant for him today. The book is useful not only to American Hindus but to those who want a nontechnical introduction to Hinduism as lived today. The book also explains how Hinduism engages in dialog with Western science and culture. Recommended for large public libraries and undergraduate collections.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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A beautiful question and answer book on Hinduism.
I am the author of this book and I wrote this book for my own needs. For long time I was looking for a book like this answering every conceivable question about Hinduism in simple questions and answers. I did not see such a book in the market. So I wrote one. I am born in a very orthodox Hindu family and I had studied almost all Hindu scriptures. I also studied [ many times I forced to study] books written by many Hindu saints and books published by theosophical society. Even with all that I have to research more than four years to write this wonderful book. Initially I published the book in 1988 in India spending more than 5000 dollars. After publishing the book I received more than 8000 letters from people around the globe including one from President Clinton and Mr. Walter Issacson, Managing Editor of Time Magazine. On my part I have not accepted even one dime from the sale of copies of my book in India. I had made arrangements to give profits in India to charity. The book is dedi
I am the author of this book and I wrote this book for my own needs. For long time I was looking for a book like this answering every conceivable question about Hinduism in simple questions and answers. I did not see such a book in the market. So I wrote one. I am born in a very orthodox Hindu family and I had studied almost all Hindu scriptures. I also studied [ many times I forced to study] books written by many Hindu saints and books published by theosophical society. Even with all that I have to research more than four years to write this wonderful book. Initially I published the book in 1988 in India spending more than 5000 dollars. After publishing the book I received more than 8000 letters from people around the globe including one from President Clinton and Mr. Walter Issacson, Managing Editor of Time Magazine. On my part I have not accepted even one dime from the sale of copies of my book in India. I had made arrangements to give profits in India to charity. The book is dedi
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Reading Hindu philosophical books is my hobby and I never ever read a book like this. This may be the only book in the market discussing about Hinduism as the culture of India not as an organized religion. This book is very very simple without too many Sanskrit words and it can be even read by a 12 year old. It deals with almost all aspects of Hinduism. It is in a Question and Answer fomat between a father and son and as such it is spelbounding. Book is filled with very descriptive flow charts on "end of the world"; "caste system", "world religions"; "Hindu scriptures"; etc and I for one will highly recommend this book for every one on earth. I did not see any kind of bias in this book like the "reader from Calcutta" is talking about.. In the chapter Untochables [page-250], author describes caste system as a "curse on Hinduism" and quotes a great Indian Untouchable leader Ambedkar who said: "To the untouchables, Hinduism is a veritable chamber of horrors" . There is no cover up of animal sacrifice in Hinduism in this book. On the contarary, this book discusses about animal sacrifice in the chapter "The Cow & Hindus". I am amazed to see this book even subjects such as Tantra, Kama Sutra and erotic sex, which Hindu authors normally do not discuss in their books. Surprisingly, book repeatedly states that "Hinduism has no monopoly on Truth & God" and at the end ask the reader even to read books such as Holy Bible & Holy Koran in their search after truth. So I highly recommend this book for anyone out there who is in search of truth.
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I mean,if u are a person who wants to know what Hinduism is,this book is not usefull. author talks a lot of not pre defined terms the good part is answers to his son(?) very breifly.Iam a Hindu,even i realise that i knew nothing about hinduism before reading his book very informative not illustrative!
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I have been a voracious reader of books on Hinduism since child hood and I never ever saw a book like this. This is the most lively, compelling and informative book on hinduism that I have ever read. This book is filled with many great flow charts simplify different aspects of Hinduism such as WORLD RELIGIONS, HINDU SECTS, HINDU GODS, HINDU SCRIPTURES, END OF THE WORLD
I have no idea what the 'reader from calcutta" is talking about, unless his idea is to put down a great book like this so that nobody will read and understand the ancient, intriguing & thought provoking Hindu culture. The author of this book has taken extreme measures to discuss every minute detail of the complex culture of India in very simple language. There is absolutely no mix up of metaphysics and mythology in this book. Nor is there any dogma or demagoguery. In fact, 90 chapters [ in questions and answers format between a 14 year old american born Indian teenager and his middle aged father] are laid out in a very systematic manner staring with SHRUTI literature like VEDAS, UPANISHADS and ending with PURANAS and ITHIHASAS.
Believe me, I never read a book on Hindusim in which the author discussed Charvaka's material philosophy or Hindu dances or Hindu carnatic music. This book even deals with subjects like KAMA SUTRA, TANTRISM and DEVADASI. Normally Hindu authors shy away from discussing such erotic subjects. The author never downplayed negative aspects of the caste system. Instead he called the CASTE SYSTEM, the greatest curse on Hinduism [page -250]. The book even quotes Ambedkar, who said: " To the untouchables, Hinduism is a veritable chamber of horrors."
No wonder copies of this book is sought after by millions of people all over the globe. This book is the 5th most popular book on Amazon's list of general books on Hinduism. At the end of the book, the author states that Hinduism has NO monopoly on God and truth. Instead, the author asks every one to study other religious scriptures of the world like the Holy Bible and the Holy Koran. It is very clear that the author's intention in writing this book is to educate every one about Hinduism and not cover up any evils in Hindu society. The Hindu Times, Nepal calls this book a valuable contribution to the world of religion. The Hindu, Madras wrote in its review "...the need of the hour not only for those overseas but even here in India." Book list magazine wrote: "...A much needed primer to a major religion." I hope and pray every one who is in search of truth will read this book.
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am I a Hindu?
A very informative and decent book to get perfect knowledge about hinduis
Veröffentlicht am 31. Januar 2000 von shekar shetty
fair, but hard to reference information, tedious format
We are using this book in an Eastern Religions class. The "Daddy can I ask you a question" format gets tiresome very quickly. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 20. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
Great Book!
An excellent read for anybody interested in the religious life of India
Am 28. September 1999 veröffentlicht
Decent Information But Too Slanted
This is an excellent book if you nothing whatsoever about Hinduism, but the book suffers from several faults. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 28. September 1999 veröffentlicht
Superlative introduction for those outside Hinduism
Easy to read. Moves from one topic to another quickly. Great reference for those outside Hinduism and probably a great reference book for Hindu families. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 14. Juni 1999 veröffentlicht
A TRUE TREASURE
Succinct and very readable! Although I was somewhat familiar with Hinduism, this book clarified much of what had seemed paradoxical or contradictory about the Mother of world... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 21. April 1999 von bstanley@home.com
An Excellent Hindu Primer
This is the best introduction to Hinduism that I have ever come across. The author is knowledgeable about his subject and the text is easy to read yet thorough. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 22. Februar 1999 von Randy LeJeune
THE COMPLETE HINDUISM REFERENCE BOOK...
This book is a must read for every Hindu, student, Indologist,teacher and seeker. A great reference book for all those studying comparative religion. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 6. Juni 1998 von Fred Parente
A short book with a deep content
I have just read this book and while it only took me a few setings to go from beginning to end I will be thinking about what it had to say for a great deal longer. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 14. Januar 1998 veröffentlicht
This is the one in need.
This is one book every Hindu should have. Especially A Hindu in the western world cannot do with out it.
Am 27. Oktober 1997 veröffentlicht
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