Glimpses of Hindu Religion and Culture

This booklet is intended to acquaint non-Hindus with the basic features of Hinduism and dispel some common misconceptions about the religion. The underlying philosophy of Hinduism is Vedanta whose teachings are for everyone irrespective of race or religion. They also transcend space and time, so they are as valid today as they were thousands of yeas ago. Today the mankind is facing a crisis as never before and it is imperative that we go back to the basics of religions, learn to accept differences, and respect each other’s views, which is the only way to a lasting peace in the world. Nonviolence is a basic creed of Hinduism.