FROM VEDAS TO DEVAS AND PAST TO PRESENT
ASHOK TYAGI
Year : 2015
Bibliography :
xxiv+368pp
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This book, meant for the present generation interested in understanding Hinduism, covers its entire history of 5000 years in a capsule form. It endeavours to expose its readers to the great Indian heritage of Vedas, Upanishads, Epics and Puranas. At the same time, it touches upon critical doctrines, philosophies and other components that make Hinduism a ‘Way of Life’, different from other home grown and prophetic religions of our time.
The book raises the curtain from several popular myths surrounding our epics and the scientific advancement claims during ancient India. It also raises the veil from key issues, such as humanity/divinity of lord Rama and Krishna, Aryans and their arrival in India, the Saraswati River and its disappearance, period of the composition of Vedas, etc.
Hinduism is considerably greater than the way of worshipping associated with it. Needless to add, it is a great heritage that has made universal and timeless global contributions for enlightening and sustaining the entire humanity.
Ashok Tyagi (1960), Chartered Accountant, brings a world-view rooted in pragmatism of an immensely successful corporate Chief Executive. His hands-on understanding of religio-cultural nuances evolved out of studies for several belief systems being practiced the world over. The essential goodness of human beings versus existential need of religion helped him pursue his drive to re-visit Hinduism, the religion of his birth. His renunciation of blind-faith makes him a present day thinker of Indian roots. He dedicates this lucid insight to the children and the curious.
Mr. Tyagi, a modern hermit, pursues intellectual vocation living in Surabaya, Indonesia with his wife Esha.
Preface
Glossary
Hinduism: An Introduction
The Vedas: A Great Human Heritage
Upanishads: The Philosophical Treatises
Harappan Civilization and Vedic India: Two Sidesof the Same Coin
Unique Hindu Doctrines
Emergence of Buddhism
Hinduism during Mauryan Empire
Comments on Major Shastras
The Mahabharata and Ramayana
Emergence of Caste System in Hinduism
Golden Period of Indian Civilisation
Yoga: The Spiritual Connect of Hinduism
Composition of Puranas
Purusharthas in Hinduism
Beginning of Murti Puja (Idol Worship)
Evolution of Temples and Allied Practices
Daily Rituals, Rites, Yajnas and Japas
Indian Philosophies
Emergence of Islam from Arabia
Adi Shankaracharya: The Scriptor of ModernHinduism
Other Elements of Later Hinduism
Ancient India: Advancements in Sciences
Position of Women: From Ancient India to Present
Hinduism under Delhi Sultanate
Bhakti Movement in Hinduism
Hinduism under Mughal Period
Social Evils Manifesting in Medieval India
Hinduism Under British Raj
Hinduism and Independent India
Global Spread of Hinduism
Sanatan Dharma: The Real Hinduism
Challenges Being Faced by Hinduism
Future of Hinduism
Bibliography
Index
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