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Introduction
by Dr. Uma Mysorekar, President
Hindu Temple Society of North America
Modern Hindu Renaissance (1800 AD - Present)
Table 1
Chapter 2
Hindu
View of God, Individual and World
Hindu View of God
Hindu View of the Individual
Hindu View of the World
Practical Significance
Chapter 3
Why
Hindus Worship Deities
Lord Ganesha
Lord Subramanya - Kãrttikeya
Lord Shiva
Goddess Durgã
Goddess Lakshmî
Goddess Saraswatî
Sîtã, Rãma, Lakshmana and Hanûmãn
Rãdhã and Krishna
Goddess Jyoti
Chapter
5
Principal Hindu Doctrines
Harmony of Religions
Ishvara (God)
Non-Violence (Ahimsã)
The Doctrine of Dharma
Unity of Existence
Doctrine of Karma - see Chapter 6
The Four Ends of Human Life
The Divinity of Ãtman (soul)
Religious Discipline
Moksha
The Doctrine of Avatãra (Incarnation)
Chapter 6
Law
of Karma
Operation of the Law of Karma
Free Will
The Role of Parents and Teachers
Chapter 7
Popular
Systems of Hindu Religious Thought
Shaivism
Table 3 - Popular Hindu Religious Traditions
Vaishnavism
Shãktism
Gãnapathyam
Kaumãram
Sauram
Chapter 8
Moral
and Ethical Ideals of Hindus
Table 4 - Yamas and Niyamas
Chapter 9
Hindu
View of a Harmonious Family
Love and Dedication
Recognition and Contribution
Sharing and Learning
Trust and Responsibility
Conclusions
Chapter 10
Hindu
Reverence for Elders
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Chapter 11
Daily
Routine of a Devout Hindu
Pañcha Mahã Yagñas (Five Daily Duties)
Pañcha Nitya Karmas (Five Constant Duties)
Chapter 12
Why
is Hindu Dharma a Universal Religion?
World Brotherhood:
Harmony of Religions:
Reasoned Faith:
Ahimsã (Non-violence):
Universal Prayers:
Chapter 13
Hindu
View of Ecology
Chapter 14
Some
Philosophical Aspects of Hindu Political, Legal and Economic Thought
Chapter 15
Hindu
Response to Modern Problems
Cosmos is One Family (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam)
Systems Must Unfold the Divinity of Human Beings
Excellence is the Goal of Life, Not Competition
The Paradigm of Happiness is Selflessness and Charity
Table 5
Hindu Vision of a Harmonious World:
Chapter 17
Practicing
Hindu Dharma in Foreign Lands
Chapter 18
Timeless
Wisdom for Today's Youth
Purpose of Human Life
Set Goals
Important Tools
Build Your Character
Develop an Integrated Personality
Apply the Power of Positive Thinking
Have Faith in Yourself
Be Moderate in Thoughts and Actions
Eat Foods that Revitalize the Mind
Honor Parents, Teachers and Elders
Be Respectful of Others
Sexual Freedom is an Illusion
Drugs Destroy the Body and Mind
Learn to Pray
Meditate Daily
Chapter 19
Swãmi
Vivekãnanda’s Addresses at the 1893 World Parliament of Religions
Response to Welcome (9/11/1893)
Why We Disagree (9/15/1893) Paper on Hinduism (9/19/1893)
Religion is Not the Crying Need for India (9/20/1893)
Buddhism, the Fulfillment of Hinduism (9/26/93) Address at the Final
Session (9/27/1893)
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