Windows into the Infinite: A Guide to the Hindu Scriptures

by Barbara Powell

A timely book to understand and put into perspective the vast corpus of the Hindu religious literature which a typical Western reader otherwise finds so daunting that he/she gets discouraged and simply gives up. Besides being of enormous value to the spiritural seekers, the book is ideally suited for study in a classroom environment. "...valuable primer on Hinduism...gives general readers access to the broad and varied scope of Hindu tradition..."--Publishers Weekly "...marvelous book... a useful introduction to the Hindu scriptures... highly recommended for any library..." --Library Journal "...good introductory text... excellent starting point for further study. The book includes an extensive glossary, a good introductory bibliography, and a detailed index, all of which enhance its value as a reference guide..." --ALA Booklist END

Genres: Spirituality

488 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1996

About the author

Barbara Mary Powell, MA is a mindset coach and ultrarunner. She is neither a mother or a nun. When not writing, reading, or running, she's sipping coffee, playing BINGO, or in a sauna. She lives in Minneapolis with her partner Chris and their dog, Blue and cat, Benson. Finding Leadville was her first book.

Reviews

[Darshan Danak · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a good synopsis for western readers. Every page makes me extremely happy. It provides just the right amount of detail on various parts of Hindu philosophy, culture, and mysticism while clarifying points that might cause confusion to non-Hindus. Love it!

[Ramesh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book so much, I lent it to this guy a few years ago and still havnt got it back. Looks like I'll have to buy another copy. Book is nicely written, it captures the sprit of various Vedic text in a detailed, in a meaningful way.

[H Narine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book for anyone interested in this topic. The material is covered in a logical and well-organized way. A must read for all hindus as it puts perspective on several of the numerous hindu scriptures.

[Aashmeet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it