From Library Journal
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.
Book Description
This gem of a book encapsulates the esoteric wisdom of one of humanity's oldest religions in an easy-to-understand conversational format. Covering the entire sweep of Hindu belief, answering questions Westerners ask about Hindu practice (like what exactly is the law of Karma and reincarnation? why do Hindu women wear a red dot on their forehead? and why do Hindus worship so many Gods?) answering life's most enduring questions has been hailed as a much-needed primer to this major religion.
From the Publisher
The best introduction to the tenants of Hinduism I have yet read.
Am I a Hindu?: The Hinduism Primer ANNOTATION
A comprehensive guide to the rich and ancient religion of Hinduism that offer an overview of Hinduism within the broader context of Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Judaism, Sufism, and other world religions. Covers questions about the Law of Karma, Hindu values and ideals, festivals, celebrations, and more. 12 line drawings.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
This gem of a book encapsulates the esoteric wisdom of one of humanity's oldest religions in an easy-to-understand conversational format. Covering the entire sweep of Hindu belief, answering questions Westerners ask about Hindu practice, (like "What exactly is the law of Karma and reincarnation?", "Why do Hindu women wear a red dot on their forehead?", and "Why do Hindus worship so many Gods?"), and answering life's most enduring questions, Am I A Hindu? has been hailed as "a much-needed primer" to this major religion.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
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.
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