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Hinduism

A Very Short Introduction

by Knott, Kim

Book - 2016

The pocket-sized book explores the fundamental concept of Hinduism. The pocket-sized book explores the fundamental concept of Hinduism. Show less

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The Dharma in Difficult Times

Finding your Calling in Times of Loss, Change, Struggle, and Doubt

by Cope, Stephen

Book - 2022

This beautiful book is based on the teachings of Hindu epic Bhagvad Gita. It tells the story of mythological warrior Arjuna and helps us find the true meaning and purpose of life. This beautiful book is based on the teachings of Hindu epic Bhagvad Gita. It tells the story of mythological warrior Arjuna and helps us find the true meaning and purpose of life. Show less

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Two Saints

Speculations Around and About Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Ramana Maharshi

by Shourie, Arun

Book - 2017

The Paramahamsa and the Maharshi have been among the greatest Hindu spiritual figures. This book describes their mystic experience and explores the possible reconciliation of science and faith. The Paramahamsa and the Maharshi have been among the greatest Hindu spiritual figures. This book describes their mystic experience and explores the possible reconciliation of science and faith. Show less

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism

A Comprehensive Guide to Hindu History and Philosophy, Its Traditions and Practices, Rituals and Beliefs, With More Than 470 Magnificent Photographs

by Rasamandala Das

Book - 2012

With 470 beautiful images, the encyclopedia explores the historical development of the diverse Hindu traditions and practices. With 470 beautiful images, the encyclopedia explores the historical development of the diverse Hindu traditions and practices. Show less

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An Introduction to Swaminarayan Hinduism

by Williams, Raymond Brady

Book - 2001

The book speaks about tradition, adaptation, and identity of Transnational Hinduism. The book speaks about tradition, adaptation, and identity of Transnational Hinduism. Show less

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The Hindus

An Alternative History

by Doniger, Wendy

Book - 2009

A fascinating account of history and myth and how creative thinkers have helped keeping Hinduism alive. A fascinating account of history and myth and how creative thinkers have helped keeping Hinduism alive. Show less

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Essential Hinduism

by Rosen, Steven

Book - 2006

The philosophical aspect of Hinduism is well discussed in this book. Traditions of the religion and practices of meditation are highlighted. The philosophical aspect of Hinduism is well discussed in this book. Traditions of the religion and practices of meditation are highlighted. Show less

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Raavan

Enemy of Aryavarta

by Amish

Book - 2019

An interesting fiction based on mythological King Raavan whose reign was filled with courage, conquest, and plunder. An interesting fiction based on mythological King Raavan whose reign was filled with courage, conquest, and plunder. Show less

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The Tiger at Midnight

by Teerdhala, Swati

Book - 2019

This is the first book of the fantasy trilogy adapted from Hindu culture and mythology. Readers will be inspired by the tales of sin and redemption, loyalty and treachery, love and promise. This is the first book of the fantasy trilogy adapted from Hindu culture and mythology. Readers will be inspired by the tales of sin and redemption, loyalty and treachery, love and promise. Show less

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Hinduism

DVD - 2003

This documentary DVD shows the literary impact of hymns and verses of Vedas on Hindu culture and religion. Narrated by legendary actor Ben Kingsley. This documentary DVD shows the literary impact of hymns and verses of Vedas on Hindu culture and religion. Narrated by legendary actor Ben Kingsley. Show less

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Understanding Hinduism

by Bradley, Susan

Book - 2019

The children's book explains in easy language about the doctrines, principles, and beliefs of Hindu religion. Young readers can learn about spiritual leaders and how the religion is perceived in today's world. The children's book explains in easy language about the doctrines, principles, and beliefs of Hindu religion. Young readers can learn about spiritual leaders and how the religion is perceived in today's world. Show less

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Indian Gods, Heroes, and Mythology

by Gagne, Tammy

Book - 2019

The stories of Indian mythology, Hindu Gods and Goddesses, and the cultural influence on our modern society is well discussed in this children's book with many colorful illustrations. The stories of Indian mythology, Hindu Gods and Goddesses, and the cultural influence on our modern society is well discussed in this children's book with many colorful illustrations. Show less

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Understanding Indian Myths

by Hynson, Colin

Book - 2013

Through ancient tales in simple language with loads of illustrations, young readers will be introduced to the Hindu beliefs and theories of creation, birth, death, love, and purpose of earthly life. Through ancient tales in simple language with loads of illustrations, young readers will be introduced to the Hindu beliefs and theories of creation, birth, death, love, and purpose of earthly life. Show less

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Hindu Stories

by Ganeri, Anita

Book - 2006

Young grade-school readers will be fascinated by this collection of eight stories about significant Hindu beliefs, values, and traditions followed by Hindus. Young grade-school readers will be fascinated by this collection of eight stories about significant Hindu beliefs, values, and traditions followed by Hindus. Show less

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What Makes Me A Hindu?

by George, Charles

Book - 2004

With indexes and photographs, the book introduces to grade-school readers about the teachings of Hindu texts written over three thousand years ago in India, which emphasizes the importance of following the peaceful path in life. With indexes and photographs, the book introduces to grade-school readers about the teachings of Hindu texts written over three thousand years ago in India, which emphasizes the importance of following the peaceful path in life. Show less

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