Hinduism : Its Meaning for the Liberation of the Spirit

by Nikhilananda

This book offers an excellent analysis and study of Hinduism from both its theoretical and its practical aspects. In very concise and understandable language, Swami Nikhilananda describes how the highest ideal of non-dualism, that is the oneness of existence as the ultimate truth, points the way to enduring happiness both here and here-after, and leads to the highest good. Also, described are the spiritual concepts that created and supported Indian culture for thousands of years and helped the leaders of India win the country's political freedom in the 20th century.

196 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1992

About the author

Swami Nikhilananda (1895–1973), born Dinesh Chandra Das Gupta was a direct disciple of Sri Sarada Devi. In 1933, he founded the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York, a branch of Ramakrishna Mission, and remained its head until his death in 1973. An accomplished writer and thinker, Nikhilananda's greatest contribution was the translation of Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita from Bengali into English, published under the title The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (1942).

Reviews

[Nancy McQueen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, basic introduction to Hinduism 🕉

[Burcu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hinduizm ile ilgili bir cok kaynaktan bir seyler okuduktan sonra en son bunu okumak iyi bir bitiris gibi geldi. Sıkılmadan severek okudum. Tavsiye ederim.