What is Hinduism? : [electronic resource] a guide for the global mind / David Frawley.

Intro; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Forward; Author's Preface; PART I Hinduism, Sanatana Dharma and Religion: An Overview; The Search for a Universal Spiritual Tradition; Sanatana Dharma: The Eternal Tradition; Organised Religion and Dharmic Spirituality; Religion or Dharma: Outer Belief or Inner Knowledge; The Vast Tradition of Hindu Dharma; Hindu Dharma and the Religions of the World; Idolatry and Dogmatism: The Veils of Maya; PART II What is Hinduism? Questions and Answers; Questions on Hinduism 1: Hindu Dharma and the Spiritual Life. Questions on Hinduism 2: Hindu Dharma and the World TodayQuestions on Hinduism 3: Explaining Hinduism to Others; Questions on Hinduism 4: Towards an Awakened Hinduism and Resurgent Sanatana Dharma; Glossary; Index; About the Author.

What Is Hinduism? provides one of the most provocative, engaging and detailed examinations of this oldest religious and spiritual tradition in the world. Followed by over a billion people, including a great majority in India, Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world. The teachings of Yoga and Vedanta are followed by millions in every continent. Enriched with a profound pluralistic view, Hinduism emphasizes that the Truth is One but has many paths. Yet, despite its universality, Hinduism remains the most misunderstood of the world's major religions, partly because of its antiquity and the vast extent of its teachings. Acknowledging the importance of the religion and its growing influence globally, David Frawley has addressed the prime teachings of Hinduism, its role in India, its place in the information age and has compiled an exhaustive set of questions and answers dwelling on all the significant issues. This essential learning helps us understand our spiritual heritage as a species and the place of India among the greatest civilizations of the world- ancient and modern. Further, the book charts out how Hindus can overcome the challenges confronting them today and communicate their diverse tradition more effectively, making it an ideal book for the Hindu youth.