Review of A Hindu Primer
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Review of A Hindu Primer
[Following is a volunteer review of "A Hindu Primer" by Dr. A.V. Srinivasan.]
Dr. A.V. Srinivasan's book A Hindu Primer provides a number of questions, or groups of questions, that Hindus use to guide their daily lives. The responses provided by them serve as the foundation for the principles and rules followed by the Hindu community. You should read this if you're interested in learning more about Hinduism or if you're a parent who wants to provide their children with a well-rounded education.
The author of this book wrote it with the intention of educating young people who have been engulfed by western culture and have forgotten their own traditions about Hinduism. The narrative of the sons of Pandu and their bride, who were nearing the conclusion of their 12-year banishment in the forest, opens the book. Upon encountering an agnihotri, the five brothers were asked to assist him in retrieving his sticks from the horns of a stag that had run away. The brothers hurried to assist the man because they thought it was the Kshatriyas' responsibility to aid everyone who followed their dharma, but in the end, they were unable to. They needed to quench their thirst after pursuing the stag for a considerable amount of time. When Yudhishtira sent his other brothers out for water and none of them returned, he went in search of them and saw Yaksha, who asked him to respond to a series of questions that would later become the central tenets of Hinduism for generations. The questions posed and a brief explanation of each one's meaning are included in this book.
This book is full of knowledge, and it is essential reading for young Hindus who want to understand the culture and customs that underpin their religion. The topics covered include what kind of life a man should lead, his immediate environment, and his physical, mental, and social well-being. The query that posed the issue, "How is a man dead?" is my favorite. How can a country be dead? How is a yajna dead? I enjoyed the responses provided along with the justification. I've learned a little bit from both this book and it.
There were no obvious mistakes in this book that I noticed while reading it. I didn't find anything to dislike about this book. It receives a rating of five out of five stars from me. It was an enjoyable read, and even if you have no prior understanding of Hinduism, you might still learn a few things from it because the author did a fantastic job of imparting his wisdom to the readers. For individuals who might not be familiar with the language, the author provided answers to the questions in three different languages, including English. Additionally, the author included several images to enhance his description of the book. Overall, it was a pleasant read, and I would suggest it to anyone interested in learning more about Hinduism and its foundation, as well as to Hindu parents who want to impart in their children the values they have upheld for millennia.
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Dr. A.V. Srinivasan's book A Hindu Primer provides a number of questions, or groups of questions, that Hindus use to guide their daily lives. The responses provided by them serve as the foundation for the principles and rules followed by the Hindu community. You should read this if you're interested in learning more about Hinduism or if you're a parent who wants to provide their children with a well-rounded education.
The author of this book wrote it with the intention of educating young people who have been engulfed by western culture and have forgotten their own traditions about Hinduism. The narrative of the sons of Pandu and their bride, who were nearing the conclusion of their 12-year banishment in the forest, opens the book. Upon encountering an agnihotri, the five brothers were asked to assist him in retrieving his sticks from the horns of a stag that had run away. The brothers hurried to assist the man because they thought it was the Kshatriyas' responsibility to aid everyone who followed their dharma, but in the end, they were unable to. They needed to quench their thirst after pursuing the stag for a considerable amount of time. When Yudhishtira sent his other brothers out for water and none of them returned, he went in search of them and saw Yaksha, who asked him to respond to a series of questions that would later become the central tenets of Hinduism for generations. The questions posed and a brief explanation of each one's meaning are included in this book.
This book is full of knowledge, and it is essential reading for young Hindus who want to understand the culture and customs that underpin their religion. The topics covered include what kind of life a man should lead, his immediate environment, and his physical, mental, and social well-being. The query that posed the issue, "How is a man dead?" is my favorite. How can a country be dead? How is a yajna dead? I enjoyed the responses provided along with the justification. I've learned a little bit from both this book and it.
There were no obvious mistakes in this book that I noticed while reading it. I didn't find anything to dislike about this book. It receives a rating of five out of five stars from me. It was an enjoyable read, and even if you have no prior understanding of Hinduism, you might still learn a few things from it because the author did a fantastic job of imparting his wisdom to the readers. For individuals who might not be familiar with the language, the author provided answers to the questions in three different languages, including English. Additionally, the author included several images to enhance his description of the book. Overall, it was a pleasant read, and I would suggest it to anyone interested in learning more about Hinduism and its foundation, as well as to Hindu parents who want to impart in their children the values they have upheld for millennia.
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A Hindu Primer
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