Introduction to Hindu Dharma

Introduction by Arvind Sharma

About the Book:

Understand authentic Hinduism directly from one of the most revered Hindu spiritual leaders of the twentieth century. This book consists of selections from the more than 6,500 discourses of Kanchi Sankaracharya (1894-1994). It covers the topics of prayer and virtue, metaphysical truth, and the conflict between traditional Hindu dharma and modernity. A sage in the Sankara tradition, the Jagadguru was one of the most beloved and honored spiritual figures of the twentieth century in India and much of Asia and Europe. This book has the distinction of introducing both the sage and his spiritual legacy to the Western world in the form of an irreplaceable introduction to Hinduism.

Reviews: 

"The Acharya is one of the greatest men living on earth. He is in line with the ancient sages of India who by their mere presence gave strength and understanding to all of us. To meet the Acharya is a rare spiritual experience. He is a living Truth and Compassion." - Indira Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India

"[His Holiness] is a personality of powerful grace. Our gratitude to him for what he has done for us all these years cannot be described in words. May the rest of our lives be an expression of this gratitude." - H.R.H. Constantine II, King of Greece

"The conversation with His Holiness is more fulfilling. That is my evening meal." - Mahatma Gandhi, when he was reminded that he was late for his evening meal while meeting with the Jagadguru

"His kindness and spirituality will be remembered by all who met him." - H.R.H. Juan Carlos I, King of Spain

[His Holiness' discourses are] a universal scripture. They contain eternal truths which apply to all countries, in all climes and to all people irrespective of differences in race, religions, language, customs, and traditions. They enunciates the fundamental unity of life and the principles that should inform human behavior. - R. Venkataraman, former President of India

"The Mahaswami saw all beings in his own self and in all other beings.... In the Paramacharya, I see Jesus'." - Albert B. Franklin, former Consul General of the USA to India

About the Author:

A sage in the Shankara tradition, Kanchi Sankaracharya was one of the most beloved and honored spiritual figures of the twentieth century in India and much of Asia and Europe. But, despite high praise from the likes of H.R.H. Constantine, King of Greece and Indira Gandhi, former prime minister of India, he is not as well known in the West.