Sanatana Dharma : An Elementary Text Book of Hindu Religion and Ethics
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Published in 1916 by the Board of Trustees of the Central Hindu College, Benares, this elementary textbook offers a systematic introduction to the foundational principles, practices, and ethical teachings of Sanātana Dharma. Originally prepared for young students, it presents Hindu thought in a broad and non-sectarian manner, avoiding doctrines specific to any one school or sampradāya. The book is arranged in three parts. The first explains fundamental religious ideas such as the unity underlying existence, the many manifestations of the Divine, rebirth, karma, sacrifice, and the visible and invisible worlds. The second introduces important Hindu customs and institutions, including saṃskāras, śrāddha, worship, the five daily sacrifices, the four āśramas, and the social order. The final section explores ethics, right and wrong, virtues and vices, self-discipline, compassion, duty, and conduct towards others. Sanskrit verses and narratives from Hindu texts are included throughout, making the work particularly valuable as an introductory guide for younger readers.
Description
Published in 1916 by the Board of Trustees of the Central Hindu College, Benares, this elementary textbook offers a systematic introduction to the foundational principles, practices, and ethical teachings of Sanātana Dharma. Originally prepared for young students, it presents Hindu thought in a broad and non-sectarian manner, avoiding doctrines specific to any one school or sampradāya. The book is arranged in three parts. The first explains fundamental religious ideas such as the unity underlying existence, the many manifestations of the Divine, rebirth, karma, sacrifice, and the visible and invisible worlds. The second introduces important Hindu customs and institutions, including saṃskāras, śrāddha, worship, the five daily sacrifices, the four āśramas, and the social order. The final section explores ethics, right and wrong, virtues and vices, self-discipline, compassion, duty, and conduct towards others. Sanskrit verses and narratives from Hindu texts are included throughout, making the work particularly valuable as an introductory guide for younger readers.