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"Hinduism: Path of the Ancient Wisdom"
Book by Dr Hiro Badlani

Los Angeles, Aug 29, 2011
Dilip Butani

Beautifully compiled in 63 Chapters, the book, written by Dr. Hiro Badlani, gives a wonderful description about each and every aspect of Hinduism.

Dr. Badlani, retired ophthalmologist from Mumbai, presently settled in U.S.A., worked passionately for over ten years, and wrote this volume after meticulous research. In nearly 400 pages, divided in 65 small easy to read chapters, in lucid narrative style, this book has been acclaimed as mini-encyclopedia of Hinduism, covering all the aspects from its very origin till the modern period. The highlight of the book is that it is completely non-dogmatic and non-fundamental in its approach.
Graciously blessed on behalf of H.H. Pramukh Swami Maharaj of the Swaminarayan Sanstha, with an inspiring message from H.H.Swami Hari Dass from Mount Maddona, California, and crowned with the American publisher’s coveted Editor Choice Award, the book is presented in excellent state-of-the-art printing standard. The book emphasizes the essential unity and homogeneity of all the religions; spiritual teachings form the core of the book. “Without the spiritual teachings what other role any religions has to play?,” says the author.

Engaging with this book will not only educate you, but imbue you with personal peace and happiness, becoming an experience both elegant and empowering. Dedicated especially to the Hindu Youth Diaspora, now living in many countries around the globe, to acquaint them of their glorious ancient culture, the book will appeal to anyone who is interested in knowing the philosophy and teachings of Hinduism, the oldest living faith of the world today.

Dr. Hiro Badlani practiced ophthalmology for 40 years in Mumbai, India. After retiring, he moved to the U.S. to join his children. He has dedicated the last decade, what he calls “the second inning” of his life, to the study of Hinduism and its teachings. In the preface, Dr Badlani says that ‘writing this book has been like playing the second inning of my life. The first inning was my medical career of over forty years in Mumbai, India. After retiring, my wife and I set up base in the United States. It was then that a friend gave me a book titled The Essentials of Hinduism by the learned Swami Bhaskarananda of Seattle, Washington. The book fascinated me so much that I read it many times and later developed a close relationship with the author. I resumed a childhood habit of reading extensively, but this time, my reading was not for just any book; rather, it was exclusively for works on Hinduism. There was an urge to explore and search the deeper meaning embedded in the Hindu faith. Over the past ten years, I have read more than one hundred books, taking notes and underlining the important passages, and I have devoted virtually all my resources to this passion of knowing more about Hinduism and doing inner reflection. I also discussed various  aspects of the Hindu religion with many spiritual masters, sages, swamis, and other academic scholars, which helped formulate the concept of this book. With the vast storehouse of information in many philosophical volumes, the different interpretations, and the mystic descriptions—some of which I am still unable to fully understand—it seemed like a Herculean task to make something out of this mountain of data, but I decided to take a very simple route. I have chosen to write a straightforward book that is easy to read and understand and to present it with the fewest
The book has received wonderful reviews by saints and learned people.   Some of the reviews are as follows:
Satguru Bodhinathaveylanswami of Kauai Temple, Hawaii says that the book is definitely written in a way that presents an abundance of information about Hinduism in an easily readable format and style that would clearly appeal to the Hindu youth Diaspora. Philosophy is discussed in many chapters but never to such a depth that it would overwhelm the reader with technical terms and interpretations. The viewpoint of Hinduism's profound tolerance is nicely stressed in many places. And finally, there is mention throughout of Hinduism's strong emphasis on living a virtuous life.

Swami Tathagatananda of Vedanta Temple, New York says ‘in this retired life when most Indians enjoy, you did a painstaking research on Hinduism for ten years like tapasya.  Fruits of that tapasya is evident in this beautiful book from which many readers will benefit. Your work will be treasured by the community.’Hinduism: Path of the Ancient Wisdom book is available as e-book (Kindle), soft cover, and hard cover.

 

 

This book was written by Dr. Hiro Badlani, gives a wonderful description about each and every aspect of Hinduism.