Sanatana Dharma: An Elementary Text Book of Hindu Religion and Ethics

by Benares Central Hindu College

Sanatana Dharma means the Eternal Religion. This Religion has also been called the Aryan Religion,because it is the Religion that was given to the first nation of the Aryan race ; Arya means noble,and the name was given to a great race, much finer in character and appearance than the races which went before it in the world’s history. The first families of these people settled in the northern part of the land now called India, and that part in which they first settled was named Aryavarta, because these Aryans lived in it.

In later days the Religion was called the Hindu Religion, and this is the name by which -it is now usually known. It is the oldest of living Religions,and no other Religion has produced so many greatmen—great teachers, great writers, great sages, greatsaints, great kings, great warriors, great statesmen,great benefactors, great patriots, The more you know of it, the more you will honor and love it, and the more thankful you will be that you were born in to it. But unless you grow up worthy of it, this great and holy Religion will do you no good.Read it to Know more..

356 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 27, 2015

Reviews

[Prashant Bhatnagar]

An unbelievably excellent book. It just astounds me about the level of wisdom and intelligence which existed in the ancient society and which modern psychologists are now calling it as new research. This book gives you an insight into the profound knowledge which existed in civilisations thousands of years ago most of us have forgotten that. I would highly highly recommend reading this book at a very slow pace to really understand the philosophy as well as the profound knowledge.
This is probably the only book on Hinduism which I have come across which gives you a fantastic dashboard of the different books which exist in the philosophy, what is the logic behind it, and explains the science behind what does philosophies are.

[Paritosh Vyas]

Sanatan Dharma, 1916, an elementary textbook of Hindu Religion and Ethics is published by the managing committee of the BHU and is a wonderful introduction to Sanatan Dharma ( Hinduism) for the youth and people who would like to understand the basics.

There is a logo on the initial pages which says: Vidya Dharmena Shobhate, that means knowledge is befitting for Dharma.

This book is worth reading. Read the first timebto understand and read again for indepth understanding. use a pen or pencil and make notes.

It is a beautiful book. Go ahead. Read it.

जयतु सनातन" का अर्थ है, "सदा रहने वाला धर्म की जय हो" या "शाश्वत धर्म की विजय हो।"

[Varun]

Real treat to read.
One of the best books that I have come across that sheds light on our way of life.
This is elementary level, therefore doesn't explain in depth however indeed touches almost all relvant aspects with enough information that gives a fair idea about all the major aspects of Hinduism.