Sanatan Dharma: An Introduction: A Clear Guide to Its Wisdom, Scriptures, Practices and Living Traditions

One of the world's oldest and largest spiritual traditions - explained clearly, at last. For anyone who has wondered what lies behind the many gods, the ancient scriptures, and the vivid festivals of Sanatan Dharma - the tradition the world calls Hinduism - but has found most books either too scholarly to enjoy or too simplified to trust, here is a welcome third path. Sanatan Dharma: An Introduction is a warm, clear, and faithful guide to the whole tradition, written for the complete newcomer and the curious alike. It assumes no prior knowledge and asks nothing but an open mind - leading you, step by step, from the meaning of a single word to the living heart of a faith followed by more than a billion people. Inside this book you will discover: - What "Sanatan Dharma" really means - and how it relates to the word "Hinduism" - The tradition's vision of time, the cosmos, and the one reality (Brahman) behind all things - The great ideas that shape a life: dharma, karma, rebirth, and liberation (moksha) - The gods and goddesses - Shiva, Vishnu, the Divine Mother, Rama, Krishna and more - and how one tradition holds both one reality and many faces - A clear map of the scriptures: the Vedas, the Upanishads, the great epics, and the Puranas - How the tradition is lived - worship, temples, festivals, and the paths of yoga Written in plain, welcoming language, with a glossary and pronunciation guide, this is the ideal first book for spiritual seekers, students, interfaith readers, and anyone of Indian heritage who wishes to understand - or share - the tradition of their ancestors. The essential first volume of The Living Wisdom Series, a growing library that makes the timeless wisdom of Sanatan Dharma clear and accessible for readers everywhere. Begin your journey today.