Title: Hindu Dharma (ISBN: 0-9634-798-30) Reviewed by: Nand Kapoor, Former President, Association of Indians in America Publisher: Dharma Publications, Inc. From the author of "The Hindu Mind" comes this new book that teaches how that "mind" tackles the everyday life. This new book, "Hindu Dharma" by Bansi Pandit, lucidly explains the Hindu way of life in a nutshell. Included in this text are the essential features of Hindu heritage, such as the concept of harmonious family, ancient vision of a harmonious world, the responsibilities of parents, teachers and elders in Hindu culture, mannerism and etiquette towards elders, Hindu definition of what is right and wrong, the daily routine of a devout Hindu, and the everlasting message of the Vedas. Whereas other books on Hinduism discuss the doctrines of Hindu philosophy, Hindu Dharma sheds the light of Hinduism onto practical modern-day concerns. Pandit discusses the position of Hindu scriptures on ecology, capital punishment, legal, political, and economic systems, and many other social issues. The book also discusses the contribution of Hindu culture to the world.This handy volume is essentially a comprehensive guide to Hinduism into the 21st century. It addresses the day-to-day problems and anxieties of the modern individual and shows how the teachings of the ancient sages can be used to lead a purposeful life in today?s competitive world. By following the teachings of meditation and prayer, the reader gains a sense of character-development and positive thinking.In addition, this book includes the entire transcript from the historic addresses of Swami Vivekananda at the 1893 World Parliament of Religions in Chicago. And supplementing the text on symbolism of the Hindu deities are detailed color pictures of 9 of the most popular deities.Pandit has done a fine job in organizing this text. Each chapter is written as an independent section and provides tables, figures, footnotes, and cross references. "Hindu Dharma" is a most appropriate sequel, and companion, to Pandit?s first book "The Hindu Mind," which is already being used as a textbook in several schools and colleges throughout the country. For information, contact
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