Hinduism A Primer

Hinduism A Primer (Paperback) DR. Raghavendra S. Prasad, MD (Author) DESCRIPTION: A must read for spiritual seekers and all who wish to know more about Hinduism, the world's oldest religion. This primer distills the essence of the Hindu faith, which is practiced by millions around the world, and presents it in an easy-to-read format. This book answers the most common questions people have about Hinduism and its practices. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Raghavendra Prasad is a physician practicing Geriatric Medicine in Dallas, Texas. He is a practicing Hindu and an ardent spiritual seeker. His spiritual journey has led him to the Vedanta Society, the Chinmaya Mission and the Sri Sathya Sai Organization. He is a frequent guest speaker and lecturer on Hinduism. OPINIONS OF HINDU RELIGIOUS LEADERS: "Hinduism - A primer" is a must for anyone desiring to know about Sanathana Dharma. The author is to be commended for covering such a wide range of topics and in such a slim volume - a real achievement in itself. ------It is not a mere scholarly account but rather a recounting of the insights that the author has gained as a result of his spiritual sadhana. Every topic is explored with respect to its outer reason or purpose as also its inner or spiritual purpose. -------Many "primers" exist on the topic of Hinduism but few have achieved the sweeping coverage of this offering. Its appeal lies in the simplicity with which complex topics are rendered easily intelligible without losing the reader in mere dialectics. --------Those who are familiar with Hinduism or Sanathana Dharma too will find many golden nuggets of wisdom which are also very practical in their scope. (Sri Viswamjee Maharaj) "A comprehensive taxonomy of Hindu Dharma Tradition, this slim volume serves the purpose of a teaching note for teachers of Hinduism and as a reference book of salient features of Hinduism for the lay Hindu believers. (Swami Bodhananda Saraswati)