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In this book the author has sincerely endeavored to give an introduction to the study of theHindu religion both in its theoretical as well as practical aspects. Beginning from an introduction to the Holy Vedas, Upanishads, and Manusmriti,through the great epics - the Ramayana and Geeta - the Hindu gods and goddesses, festivals and the customs of our rich cultural heritage, she has tried to cover a wide spectrum of subjects to the interest of the younger generation, from a new and contemporary way of life.

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Author:   Prabha Duneja
Publisher:   New Age Books
Imprint:   New Age Books
ISBN:  

9788178224527

ISBN 10:   8178224526
Pages:   504
Publication Date:   01 March 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface; Foreword; Reviews; Introduction; The Holy Vedas -- The Rigveda, The Yajurveda, The Samaveda, The Atharvaveda; The Upanishads -- Isha Upanishad, Kena Upanishad, Katha Upanishad, Prashna Upanishad, Mundaka Upanishad, Mandukya Upanishad, Taittiriya Upanishad, Aitareya Upanishad, Chandogya Upanishad, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, Shvetashvatara Upanishad; Manusmriti -- The Four Ashramas or Stages of Life, The Caste System (Varna-Dharma), Hindu Samskaras; The Ramayana; The Mahabharata; The Bhagawad Geeta; The Concept of God in Hinduism; Hindu Gods & Goddesses -- Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Sri Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, Sri Lakshmi, Goddess Durga, Goddess Kali, Divine Mother Parvati, Navagraha Mandala, Sri Hanuman, Lord Rama, Lord Krishna; Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga & Chakra Meditation; Mantra -- Mantra and Meditation, Mantra -- The Gateway to Freedom, Mantra -- A Mystical Experience of the Pure Self, Mantra -- Phenomenal Help in Yogic Communion, Mnatra -- The Discovery of Life In Itself, Mantra -- The Silent Call of the Divine; Hindu Festivals -- Lohri, Pongal, and Makara Sankranti, Vasant Panchami, Shivaratri, Holi, New Shaka Samvat and Ugadi Parva, Hanuman Jayanti, Vaishakhi, Buddha Jayanti, Nirjala Ekadashi, Teej, Rakhi or Rakshabandhan, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Onam, Ganesha Chaturthi, Navaratra, Dussehra, or Vijayadashmi, Deepavali (Diwali), Gurupurab, Geeta Jayanti (Mokshada Ekadashi), Vaikuntha Ekadashi; Status of Women in Hindu Society; Index.

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