Hinduism is presented as a living faith practised today and as an integral part of life for Hindus. The history of Hinduism is described in depth, encouraging greater understanding. A wide variety of questions and exercises are included throughout the book. The author, V.P. (Hemant) Kanitkar has based this book on his experience of Hinduism in India and Britain. He has written extensively about Hinduism, and has taught in a variety of secondary schools.

 

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 1989 by Oxford University Press .

This book has the following chapters: Part 1 The living faith: worship; pilgrimage and holy places; rites of passage; festivals; a way of life - varna-ashrama-dharma; the influence of Hinduism in India and Britain; expression of belief in daily life; deities in Indian villages. Part 2 Historical perspective: the beginnings of Hinduism; the first Hindu scriptures; the great epics; later scriptures; development of the faith; the Hindu idea of God; philosophical concepts in Hinduism; modern movements and their leaders.