A book about Hindu Culture
[http://www.amiahindu.com/]
is a book for every one who wants to know all about Hindu Culture in very simple sentences.
This book is in the form of "Question and Answer " format between a 14
year
old American born Indian teenager and his middle aged father about
every aspect of Hinduism in 90 chapters. It contains many educational
flow charts such as “caste System”; “Yugas”; “World Religions” etc.
Published by HALO BOOKS, San Francisco and RUPA PRESS, India which is sold hundreds of thousands of copies
around the globe.
The Hindu, Madras wrote,
“—-the need of the
hour not only for those overseas but even here in India—”.
The Hindu Times, Nepal wrote,
“—We treat this book
as a very valuable contribution to the world of religions—”
Mr. Walter Isaac son, Managing
Editor of Time Magazine wrote,
“—this book is extremely
interesting to me, and I plan to share it with others who may be curious about
Hindu religion—”
Hinduism Today wrote,
“—Viswanathan
has indeed done his homework and his well crafted answers should prove
useful to many who like their Hinduism liberal—-”
Editor-in Chief Lisa Peschel, The
Llewellyn News Times wrote,
“ —-The very best
introduction to the tenets of Hinduism I have yet to read—-”
Both LIBRARY JOURNAL and BOOKLIST magazines highly recommend
this book for all libraries.
Table of Contents
Publisher’s Foreword
Preface
1. Introduction to Hinduism
2. Christianity in India
3. Birth and Development of Hinduism
4. Indology
5. Sruti and Smriti Literature
6. Rig Veda
7. Dharma Sutras
8. Code of Manu
9. Panchatantra and Artha Shastra
10. Charvaka –The Hindu Materialism
11. Brahma Sutras and Agamas
12. Jnana Yoga
13. Adi Sankara
14. The Ramayana
15. Yoga Vasistha
16. The Mahabharata
18. Last Days of Lord Krishna
19. Puranas and Srimad Bhagavatam
20. Thirukural ? Holy Bible of Saivites
21. Classical Music
22. Hindu Dances
23. Avatars in Detail
24. Avatars of Lord Vishnu
25. Ayurveda and Jyotisha
26. Hindu Mathematics
27. Bhakti Yoga
28. Bhakti Schools
29. Karma Yoga
30. Raja Yoga
31. Samadhi and the Koshas
32. What is Occultism ?
33. Law of Karma and Reincarnation
34. Science of Reincarnation
35. AUM - The Word and Sound
36. Mantras and Mantra Yoga
37. Gayatri Mantra
38. Transcendental Meditation
39. What is Meditation ?
40. Brain Waves and Biofeedback
41. Brain Electrical Impulses and Samadhi
42. Pranayama
43. Kriya Yoga and Hatha Yoga
44. Ashtanga Yoga and Laya Yoga
45. Easier Form of Meditation
46. Tantras, Chakras and Kundalini Power
47. Sivalinga, Yantra and Mandala
48. Salagrama, Kumari Pooja, Mudra and Nyasa
49. Kama Sutra
50. Who is a Guru?
51. Idol Worship
52. Gods of Hinduism
53. Kali and Human Sacrifice
54. Rationality of Worship of Many Gods
55. Hindu Temple Construction
56. Mythology
57. The Cow and Hindus
58. Status of Women in Hinduism
59. Sati?The Most Horrendous Act
60. Hygiene and Aura
61. Ashrama Dharma and Non-Violence
62. Hindu Diet Code
63. Untouchables
64. Truth?A Virtue
65. Story of Ganges
66. Hindu Pilgrimages
67. Kumbha Mela Festival
68. Benaras?Holy City of Hindus
69. Hindu Holy Festivals
70. Hindu Rituals
71. Hindu Marriages
72. Mysterious Brahman
73. “Aham Brahmasmin” and Other Mantras
74. “I Am God”
75. What Do you Mean By “Born Again”?
76. Sin in Hinduism
77. Maya?The Original Sin
78. Creation and Annihilation of the Universe
79. Pralaya?The Hindu Armageddon
80. Devils and Ghosts
81. The Swastika and Hinduism
82. Hare Krishnas
83. Drugs and Hinduism
84. Elements and Sacred Plants of Hinduism
85. Birth of Creation as per Hinduism
86. The Hindu Search for God
87. Day-to-Day Problems and Hinduism
88. Misrepresentation of Hinduism
89. Does Science Have Answers?
90. Concluding Advice