Hindu Dharma The Universal Way of Life The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture his study of ancient Vedic

his study of ancient Vedic texts opened up the yogic symbolism hidden behind the ancient Vedic mantras

heard in our homes as children

John Snelling recounts their difficult and dangerous pilgrimages and analyzes the spiritual significance of Kailas and of sacred mountains in general

Most recently the serialised television production of the Ramayana by Ramananda Sagar had demonstrated the stronghold that the story had on the Indian psyche irrespective of religion

Introduction 1 I

Hindu Dharma The Universal Way of Life The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture his study of ancient VedicTo deal with Hindu Dharma or, more correctly, Veda Dharma or Sanatana Dharma, within the compass of a book, is like trying to contain an ocean in a jar. It is a task that can be accomplished only by a Great Master. Such a Master was Pujyasri Candrasekharendra Sarasvati Svami who has in the discourses constituting this book given an illuminating account of Hindu Dharma in all its aspects. He has brought to bear here not only his vast erudition but also