Principles of Hinduism Explained to Non-Hindus - Paperback

by Mohan Sivasankaran (Author)

The book is an effort to clear a lot of misconception about Hindu theology and philosophy, such as its origins, it's concept of a supreme being, the meaning of the multitudes of images of God and the ways and manners of worshiping the various forms of God. The book identifies the various scriptures that Hindus follow in the conducting of the religion . It explains the philosophical thoughts, its applications and the purpose or goal. Hinduism not just a religion or philosophy but a way of life for the whole population who follows it.

Author Biography

Mohan Chandra Sivasankaran was born in a practicing Hindu household in October 1948 in the city of Trivandrum, Kerala, India . My Late Father, K.G. Sivasankaran Nair, retired educator, and late mother Sarojini Devi, housewife, were pious Hindus . They were more spiritual than religious . I grew up in such an household . I was exposed to spiritual matters from very young age. Later in life, after graduating from University of Kerala, India majoring in Physics and completing a deploma program in Aeronautical Engineering I started my career as a teacher, teaching physics, mathematics and engineering subjects . About 35 years ago I seriously started reading Hindu scriptures especially Vedas, Upanishads and Commentaries by ancient sages, and practicing on them . This book is the result of such efforts. My beloved wife, Salini Anandavally, has been very inspirational to this effort.