Wisdom of Hindus (2 Vols-Set)

Contents: Vol. I: Foundation of Hindu Wisdom: 1. Foundation\'s of Hindu wisdom. 2. Hindu saints and saviours. 3. Hindu philosophy. 4. Hindu civilization. 5. Hindu culture. 6. Varna social stratification. 7. Ashramas, Rinas, Karma and Samskaras. 8. Purusharthas. 9. Hindu family and status of woman. 10. The Hindu marriage.

Vol. II: Hindu Contribution to Various Fields of Knowledge: 1. Hindu literature and litterateurs. 2. Hindu polity. 3. Hindu ethics. 4. Hindu education. 5. Hindu fine arts. 6. Hindu science. 7. Hindu mathematics. 8. Hindu astronomy. 9. Concluding remarks. Bibliography.

"The Wisdom of Hindus has played a very significant part in all walks of human life in the history of the development of human civilization. Its contribution may be compared only with the contribution of Greek wisdom. When it is said today that India may be a world leader tomorrow, most of it will be contributed by the wisdom of the Hindus.

Hinduism is not a religion far less a religious sect. It is not a philosophy of life. It is a style of living, an integrated approach to human life based on the fundamental facts of human nature and man\'s status in the universe. The style and characteristic approach of Hinduism is multi-sided, eclectic, synoptic, integrated and developmental. This will undoubtedly play a significant role in the future development of humanity. This is the rationale, if a rationale is required at all for this critical summary of the wisdom of the Hindus in this book. It is meant not only for Hindus but for all those who admire such an approach.

As the material to be presented in this book is comprehensive, however summarised it may be, this book has been presented in two volumes. The author has left no stones unturned to gather relevant material. In concluding remarks an analysis has been made of the contemporary relevance of Hindu wisdom, sorting out what is living and what is dead in the light of man\'s imperative march towards modernity." (jacket)