Kandiah Sivaloganathan's A Brief Introduction to Hinduism, is a handy
tool for all those who yearn to understand the philosophy behind one of
the world's oldest religions - Hinduism. Also known as Sanatana Dharma
(or the eternal law), Hinduism took birth in the Indian subcontinent
thousands of years ago and is still followed by more than a billion
followers worldwide. However, in today's busy world, it's nearly
impossible to gain an in-depth understanding of one's faith and pass it
on to the next generation. That's exactly the issue Sivaloganathan tries
to address in his book, with regards to Hinduism. It's a go-to book for
all your queries regarding the Hindu faith. The author tries to bring
together the various aspects of Hinduism - from its myriad deities,
saints, sages, rituals, prayers, scriptures, to modern science and its
association with the principles of this ancient religion. This Book
attempts to provide answers to: What is Hinduism? Why do Hindus pray to
different deities What is the power of prayer and mantras? What does
Hindus mean by karma, creation and reincarnation? How is Hinduism
connected to nature and science? In today's world, when everyone is too
busy to read and understand their religion, this book provides a basis,
a simple reference, to understand Hinduism. It is written in simple,
readable language.
