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The Bhagavad Gita The Bhagavad Gita (Paperback)
by (shelved 424 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.19 — 85,267 ratings — published -400
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The Upanishads The Upanishads (Paperback)
by (shelved 189 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.26 — 18,340 ratings — published -500
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Autobiography of a Yogi Autobiography of a Yogi (Paperback)
by (shelved 100 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.25 — 76,897 ratings — published 1946
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The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic (Paperback)
by (shelved 91 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.08 — 12,897 ratings — published 1957
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The Gita Way- Secret Recipe to achieve the purpose of life The Gita Way- Secret Recipe to achieve the purpose of life (Paperback)
by (shelved 90 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.83 — 1,103 ratings — published 2016
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Mahabharata Mahabharata (Paperback)
by (shelved 85 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.32 — 12,464 ratings — published 1839
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Bhagavad-Gita As It Is Bhagavad-Gita As It Is (Hardcover)
by (shelved 77 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.28 — 8,884 ratings — published 500
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The Rig Veda The Rig Veda (Paperback)
by (shelved 74 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.92 — 1,783 ratings — published -1000
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The Hindus: An Alternative History The Hindus: An Alternative History (Hardcover)
by (shelved 47 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.69 — 1,670 ratings — published 2009
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Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
by (shelved 43 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.27 — 1,393 ratings — published 1998
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Life of Pi Life of Pi (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.95 — 1,793,727 ratings — published 2001
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Why I am a Hindu Why I am a Hindu (Hardcover)
by (shelved 37 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.72 — 4,220 ratings — published 2018
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An Introduction to Hinduism An Introduction to Hinduism (Paperback)
by (shelved 37 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.79 — 370 ratings — published 1996
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The Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali The Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.38 — 13,410 ratings — published 400
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Ramayana Ramayana (Paperback)
by (shelved 32 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.19 — 5,450 ratings — published -400
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The Principal Upanishads: Edited with Introduction, Text, Translation and Notes The Principal Upanishads: Edited with Introduction, Text, Translation and Notes (Paperback)
by (shelved 27 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.35 — 419 ratings — published 1924
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Sacred Teachings) The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Sacred Teachings)
by (shelved 24 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.26 — 4,577 ratings — published 400
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Darsan: Seeing the Divine Image in India Darsan: Seeing the Divine Image in India (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.69 — 533 ratings — published 1985
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Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.61 — 1,428 ratings — published 1902
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The Palace of Illusions The Palace of Illusions (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.20 — 71,910 ratings — published 2008
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Aghora: At the Left Hand of God (Aghora) Aghora: At the Left Hand of God (Aghora)
by (shelved 23 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.26 — 2,286 ratings — published 1986
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Siddhartha Siddhartha (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.09 — 924,602 ratings — published
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My Gita My Gita (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.98 — 8,277 ratings — published 2015
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The Heart of Awareness: A Translation of the Ashtavakra Gita (Shambhala Dragon Editions) The Heart of Awareness: A Translation of the Ashtavakra Gita (Shambhala Dragon Editions)
by (shelved 20 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.64 — 1,091 ratings — published 1953
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Hindu Myths: A Sourcebook Hindu Myths: A Sourcebook (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.62 — 300 ratings — published 1975
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I Am That: Talks with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj I Am That: Talks with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.43 — 7,199 ratings — published 1973
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The Immortals of Meluha (Shiva Trilogy, #1) The Immortals of Meluha (Shiva Trilogy, #1)
by (shelved 20 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.14 — 130,002 ratings — published 2010
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Jaya: 9 Jaya: 9 (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.22 — 19,797 ratings — published 2010
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Hindu Goddesses: Visions of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious Tradition Hindu Goddesses: Visions of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious Tradition (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.04 — 225 ratings — published 1986
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Jnana Yoga Jnana Yoga (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.50 — 943 ratings — published 1899
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Raja-Yoga Raja-Yoga (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.46 — 2,441 ratings — published
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Be Here Now Be Here Now (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 17 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.33 — 45,528 ratings — published 1971
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Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.83 — 5,146 ratings — published 2006
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Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.51 — 568 ratings — published 2001
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The Laws of Manu (Penguin Classics) The Laws of Manu (Penguin Classics)
by (shelved 16 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.31 — 296 ratings — published -150
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The Little Book of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow The Little Book of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.37 — 1,047 ratings — published 2006
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Hinduism Hinduism (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.77 — 226 ratings — published 1961
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Srimad Bhagavatam: First Canto Srimad Bhagavatam: First Canto (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 15 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.70 — 607 ratings — published 1972
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Annihilation of Caste Annihilation of Caste (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.61 — 9,419 ratings — published 1936
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Self-Knowledge: Atmabodha Self-Knowledge: Atmabodha (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.53 — 282 ratings — published 800
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Scion of Ikshvaku (Ram Chandra, #1) Scion of Ikshvaku (Ram Chandra, #1)
by (shelved 15 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.87 — 47,699 ratings — published 2015
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The Holy Vedas (Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, Atharva Veda) The Holy Vedas (Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, Atharva Veda)
by (shelved 15 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.12 — 217 ratings — published 1994
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Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead: A Summary Study of Srimad-Bhagavatam's Tenth Canto Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead: A Summary Study of Srimad-Bhagavatam's Tenth Canto (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.58 — 1,101 ratings — published 1970
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The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of the World's Oldest Religion The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of the World's Oldest Religion (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.94 — 342 ratings — published 1995
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Paths to God: Living the Bhagavad Gita Paths to God: Living the Bhagavad Gita (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.49 — 1,800 ratings — published 2004
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Shankara's Crest Jewel of Discrimination Shankara's Crest Jewel of Discrimination (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.47 — 572 ratings — published 1924
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Gandhi: An Autobiography Gandhi: An Autobiography (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.10 — 76,960 ratings — published 1927
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Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, 9 Vols. Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, 9 Vols. (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.61 — 2,237 ratings — published 1922
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On Hinduism On Hinduism (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as hinduism)
avg rating 3.49 — 284 ratings — published 2013
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Ka: Stories of the Mind and Gods of India Ka: Stories of the Mind and Gods of India (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as hinduism)
avg rating 4.14 — 1,101 ratings — published 1996
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“You are what you believe in. You become that which you believe you can become”
― Bhagavad Gita

John  Adams
“...Turn our thoughts, in the next place, to the characters of learned men. The priesthood have, in all ancient nations, nearly monopolized learning. Read over again all the accounts we have of Hindoos, Chaldeans, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Celts, Teutons, we shall find that priests had all the knowledge, and really governed all mankind. Examine Mahometanism, trace Christianity from its first promulgation; knowledge has been almost exclusively confined to the clergy. And, even since the Reformation, when or where has existed a Protestant or dissenting sect who would tolerate a free inquiry? The blackest billingsgate, the most ungentlemanly insolence, the most yahooish brutality is patiently endured, countenanced, propagated, and applauded. But touch a solemn truth in collision with a dogma of a sect, though capable of the clearest proof, and you will soon find you have disturbed a nest, and the hornets will swarm about your legs and hands, and fly into your face and eyes.

[Letters to John Taylor, 1814, XVIII, p. 484]”
― John Adams, The Letters of John and Abigail Adams

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