Hinduism In the Context of Manusmriti, Vedas & Bhagavad Gita

by R. Ramachandran

The book provides a detailed history of the origin of the culture and religion that flourished along the Indo-Gangetic Plains. It discusses migrations, their impact and the emergent civilizations. The objective is to understand how the religion evolved with people. Whether the Rigvedic values are relevant today have also been explored. The presentation is based on a first-hand reading of Hindu scriptures in Sanskirt combined with knowledge of social sciences. The emphasis is on three major Hindu scriptures: the Bhagavad Gita, the Manusmriti and the Vedas, particularlay the Rigveda. It also studies the recent developments, particularly the impact of science and technology with regards to the Hindu society. Whether the Rigvedic values are relevant today have also been explored.

325 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 30, 2010