Sanatana Hindu Dharma (Kannada) Translation Of " All About Hinduism" By Pujya Swami Sri Sivananda

The book systematically introduces the reader to the entire spectrum of Hindu thought and practice. Major sections typically include:

• Hindu Religion (Dharma): Discusses the purpose and distinguishing features of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma), its universality, and its survival through the ages.
• Hindu Scriptures (Shastras): A summary of the vast body of Hindu texts, including the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas, and Agamas.
• Hindu Tenets: Detailed explanations of fundamental philosophical concepts:
  • The Law of Karma (Action and consequence).
  • The Doctrine of Reincarnation (Punarjanma).
  • The concept of Avatara (Incarnations of God).
• Hindu Ethics: The moral and ethical framework (Dharma) that governs a Hindu's life, emphasizing virtues, righteous conduct, and the foundational principles of Hindu ethics.
• Hindu Rituals and Worship (Upasana): Explanations of daily rituals (Sandhyopasana), life-cycle ceremonies (Samskaras), the five great sacrifices (Pancha Mahayajnas), and the philosophy behind Idol Worship (Murti Puja).
• Hindu Yoga (The Paths to Realization): A clear presentation of the four main paths, often referred to as the Yoga of Synthesis advocated by Swami Sivananda:
  • Karma Yoga (The path of selfless action).
  • Bhakti Yoga (The path of devotion).
  • Raja Yoga (The path of mental control/meditation).
  • Jnana Yoga (The path of knowledge/wisdom).
• Hindu Philosophy (Darshanas): An overview of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy (Shad-Darshanas—Nyaya, Vaiseshika, Sankhya, Yoga, Purva Mimamsa, and Vedanta), with a special focus on the three main schools of Vedanta (Advaita, Vishishtadvaita, and Dvaita).

In essence, the book serves as a single-volume resource to introduce the beginner to the core concepts, history, theology, and spiritual practices of Hinduism in an organized and accessible manner.