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Hinduism Made Easy: Hindu Religion, Philosophy and Concepts Kindle Edition

by Shalu Sharma (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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If you ever wanted to learn about the concepts and fundamentals of Hinduism then this is the book for you. Even though the Hindu religion is the oldest religion in the world, there are many misconceptions that laypeople have about it. Some people don’t understand the mystical chants and mantra traditions where they keep repeating “Aum” over and over again. But you have to understand the religion to truly appreciate where these acts and traditions come from. There is a 4000 year history to Hinduism that many people outside of India don’t even know about. On top of that, Hinduism has evolved a lot over the years with both oral and ancient stories involving the laws of Hinduism. These stories were often told by sages who passed down their knowledge of the religion to their disciples. Eventually there was a compilation of ancient Sanskrit texts where Hindus could study the ethical and moral code that they needed to live by. However, Hindus for thousands of years have been changing traditions and teaching new philosophies about the religion that help motivate modern day people to want to become followers. Furthermore, they encourage them to take up Hindu derived practices, like yoga and meditation, in order to help them feel better in their lives.

You don’t have to be looking to convert to Hinduism to appreciate this book. It is not a book that is going to try to change you or convince you that Hinduism is the one true religion to believe in. This book simply goes over all the important aspects and traditions of the religion, as they are broken down into chapters. That way you can understand the Hindu concepts of God, prayer, meditation, animal sacrifices and reincarnation. These are the key points that people often misinterpret because they see movies or television shows that misrepresent the real Hindu religion. If you are a westerner then this probably means you. The only way you are really going to learn the truth about Hinduism is to either go to India and visit a Hindu school or read through this entire book with an objective mind.

If you are thinking about becoming a Hindu then it has to be your choice alone, especially if you come outside of India. You first need to study the Vedic scriptures and seek religious guidance from an elder Hindu. This book will simply awaken you to the religious customs of Hinduism and get you familiar with what you are in for. The great part about Hinduism is that you don’t need to have a religious affiliation with it in order to learn from its teachings and participate in its traditions. Hinduism is all about establishing a spiritual connection with your soul and the universe. For some Hindus, they don’t even reach this point for an entire lifetime. That is why they continuously reach the Sanskrit text and practice their meditations.

The chapters in this book:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Hinduism
Chapter 2 Hindu Philosophy
Chapter 3 Concept of Maya in Hinduism
Chapter 4 What is Karma?
Chapter 5 Soul (Aatma) in Hinduism
Chapter 6 Reincarnation in Hinduism
Chapter 7 Brahman - The Supreme Being
Chapter 8 Why Hindus Worship Idols?
Chapter 9 Mantras in the Hindu Religion
Chapter 10 Practice of Yoga in Hinduism
Chapter 11 Vegetarianism in the Hindu Religion
Chapter 12 The Caste System in the Hindu Religion
Chapter 13 Popular Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Chapter 14 Symbolism of Arms in Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Chapter 15 Hindu Swastika
Chapter 16 The Aum
Chapter 17 Holy books of the Hindus
Chapter 18 The Mahabharata
Chapter 19 Bhagavad Gita
Chapter 20 The Ramayana
Chapter 21 River Ganges in the Hindu religion
Chapter 22 The cow in Hindu religion
Chapter 23 Major Hindu Festivals
Chapter 24 Important Hindu Holy places to visit in India
Chapter 25 Tips for visiting a Hindu temple
Chapter 26 Conclusion
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No matter if you want to become a Hindu or are just curious about the religion itself, this book will be a fascinating and entertaining experience to read through. At the very least, you will learn about ancient holy places in India that are over 1000 years old and still contain residents to this day. Wouldn't you want to visit one of these holy places where Gods used to roam thousands of years ago? By getting knowledge about the various Gods and historical theories of their accomplishments, you can travel to India and visit these places with a clear appreciation for their place in history. So don't forget to purchase your copy of this book today. Then after you have read the book, please leave feedback on what you learnt and what fascinated you the most about the content. 
--Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna--
-- Hare Om, Hare Om, Hare Om--
 
Chant the Gayatri Mantra (hymn from the Rig-Veda) everyday. It will purify the chanter and the listener.
 
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi
Bhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat

About the Author

The author comes from a family of Hindu priests and has grown up in a Hindu Vaishnav (followers of Vishnu) environment. She is a practicing Hindu and knows the concepts, rituals and practices of Hinduism well that have been passed to her from her devout Hindu family. She also has masters in "Indian History and Religious Studies" from Patna University, Bihar.
 
Her other books on religion include:

Hinduism For Kids: Beliefs And Practices
Religions of the World for Kids
Buddhism Made Easy: Buddhism for Beginners and Busy People
Mother Teresa of Calcutta: Finding God Helping Others: Life of Mother Teresa

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00W25S5DU
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 12, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 16495 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 123 pages
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Shalu Sharma is an author and blogger who has lived in India and the UK and travelled extensively around the world with her husband. She has worked as a sales woman, worked for a law firm and nearly ended up as a lecturer in Indian history. Now she spends her time travelling and authoring books.

Apart from the usual Indian duties of family life, frantic blogging, tweeting and 'Facebooking'; she finds time to watch Bollywood movies, listen to music (Indian, Western and Country) and catch up on the political affairs of India. When no one's listening, she sings too (usually in the bathroom).

Her blog ShaluSharma.com highlights the various places, issues and culture of India to the world in her own unusual way.

She can be found commenting and tweeting on her twitter account @Bihar. You can find her on her blog ShaluSharma.com. You can get in touch with her on pyt@shalusharma.com.

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Pearl
5.0 out of 5 stars Just enough to hold your attention
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021
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Although having been a student, as it were, of the myriad religions and faith practices embraced by human beings the world over most of my life, studying the belief system of the Hindu is a relatively recent undertaking for me - meaning only for the past 3 decades. Notwithstanding, I have been aware of the many "sides" or "faces" of Hinduism for many, many years and have found that keeping the basic tenets shared by the different disciplines of this oldest of "religions" is difficult at best.

Shalu Sharma's presentation, explanations and breakdowns of the different sacred/holy texts, deities and their stories, sacred sites and festivals, etc, have has succeeded in finally bringing a semblance of order to the "reference library" in my brain.

Not overly "flowery" or simple and not too dry or scholarly, Shalu offers a matter-of-fact, just enough in-depth foray into a belief system that can be very confusing...and makes it interesting enough to hold one's attention. I'm now of the mind that further study will no longer be as daunting as I first anticipated.

I do recommend Hinduism Made Easy: Religion, Philosophy and Concepts as a primer for those who think they might like to become more familiar with the way their Hindu neighbors, friends and acquaintances practice their faith, or for those who wish to travel to those countries which practice Hinduism and want to show respect...or even for those who have thought to embrace Hinduism for their own spiritual reasons.
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Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars Hinduism.
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2015
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Hinduism is known as one of the unique religions in the whole world. This is a really good book on Hinduism. It helped me to learn the primary principles of Hinduism. If you want to know more about the Hindu religion then this is a must read for you.
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SAFralich
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully insightful
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023
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This is a great book! It’s covers a wide range of topics but is any easy read. It’s not “comprehensive” as you can tell by the page length; however, that’s exactly what I wanted! Highly recommend!
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Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2020
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Quick and easy read. Not knowing much about Hinduism, I thought this was a good overview of the religion. For those seeking deep discussions on the Holy texts, look elsewhere. But for those looking to build a base to want to learn more, this is the right book for you.
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GGLO
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2017
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I can't give more stars because I haven't read it yet. I have a ton of books to read.
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David D.
4.0 out of 5 stars Entry level turorial
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016
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Good read for those who need an entry level tutorial about Hinduism. It was exactly what I needed and was hoping for.
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Erjon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020
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Great introduction to Hinduism would suggest to every beginner interested in spirituality. It has good explanation of the basics.of belief and philosophy. And an explanation for the misconceived parts of the religion and beliefs.
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Erika
5.0 out of 5 stars Complex ideas broke down in easy to understand terms
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2015
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Hinduism Made Easy is a break down of how Hinduism originated, philosophy, and all the various aspects of it. I can’t say I’m a Hindu expert yet but now I have a good understanding of it. The chapters are divided and organized well each flowing from one to the next. Sharma takes complex ideas and puts them in terms that are easily understood by all.
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Kez
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2016
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A great book to find out more about this religion & to use as reference in the future. Although this book explains in an easy way It is a confusing the religion & different Gods etc so i have found it useful to look up & research. I would recommend it to others who are keen to know more about Hinduism the philosophy & culture in general. Well packaged & quick delivery thank you.
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A. Majeed
4.0 out of 5 stars Packed with useful information.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2021
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I am grateful for the short chapters and coverage of ideas and concepts. It's a vast subject for me and the names, terminology are not easy to grasp. However I feel this book has made my understanding better.
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PHILLIP CARTER
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2024
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I wanted to know more and this book tells it all, Thankyou so much.
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Anne
3.0 out of 5 stars Good information, poor editing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 14, 2016
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The book has useful information but the way it's presented is long-winded, repetitive and off-putting. The English is also not always accurate. With better editing this would be a handy introduction.
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Rob
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction into a fascinating religion
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2015
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I knew of hinduism but actually knew very about it until i read this book. Shalu Sharma has done an excellent job switching on the lightbulb and each chapter explains simply and clearly different aspects of this fascinating religion. I found the chapter on reincarnation particularly interesting with different levels of attainment that the person has to travel through to reach the ultimate state of enlightenment - very interesting indeed. The book does exactly what it says 'Made Easy' without being too simplistic. I was very impressed with this.
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