Hinduism, Yoga and Hindu Dharma Religion

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Indian religion, philosophy and history

Learn about Hindu customs and the history of yoga. Find out about the temples and pilgrimage sites in Bharat. Get introduced to the sacred scriptures of Hindustan.

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General information about Hinduism

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Presents for hindus

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Yoga information and inspiration

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Yoga gift ideas and books

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Yoga and Hinduism Home Decor

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Lensmasters into Hinduism, Yoga and India

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Books introducing Hinduism

Hinduism : A Very Short Introduction by Kim Knott

Hinduism : A Very Short Introduction by Kim Knott

Hinduism is practiced by about eighty percent of India's more...0 points

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hinduism by Linda Johnsen

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hinduism by Linda Johnsen

You-re no idiot, of course. You know Hinduism is a more...0 points

The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of the World's Oldest Religion by Swami Bhaskarananda

The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of the World's Oldest Religion by Swami Bhaskarananda

This book gives clearly written explanations of th more...0 points

Hinduism: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides) by Klaus K. Klostermaier

Hinduism: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides) by Klaus K. Klostermaier

In this accessible introduction to Hinduism, Klaus more...0 points

An Introduction to Hinduism (Introduction to Religion) by Gavin D. Flood

An Introduction to Hinduism (Introduction to Religion) by Gavin D. Flood

This book provides a much-needed thematic and hist more...0 points

Hindu religious ideas

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Hinduism and India: terminology

India is an ancient country. It is sacred to all religions that started there. Whether because of this or for some other reason: there are a lot of names by which India is known. Each has its own connotation.

  1. Bharat
    The official Sanskrit name of Republic of India.

  2. Hindustan and Hind
    These words are usually reserved for the northern part of India, but have also used for the whole subcontinent (including current day Pakistan and Bangladesh).

  3. Tenjiku
    Japanese name for India. It signifies it's place as the origin of Buddhism.

  4. Jambudvipa
    Old name used in ancient scriptures for one of the seven continents.

Hinduism too has other names. The best known is Sanatana Dharma, which means 'eternal law' or 'eternal wisdom'.

Holy books

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Classic Indian Spirituality

The Bhagavad Gita (Classics of Indian Spirituality)

The Bhagavad Gita (Classics of Indian Spirituality)

In the Bhagavad Gita, Prince Arjuna asks direct, u more...0 points

The Upanishads (Classic of Indian Spirituality)

The Upanishads (Classic of Indian Spirituality)

Among the oldest of India's spiritual texts, the U more...0 points

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Commentary on the Raja Yoga Sutras by Sri Swami Satchidananda by Sri S. Satchidananda

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Commentary on the Raja Yoga Sutras by Sri Swami Satchidananda by Sri S. Satchidananda

This valuable book provides a complete manual for more...0 points

Ancient Indian Medicine: Ayur Veda

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Spiritual discipline and religious practice

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Hindu Mythology

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Ancient Indian cultural sites

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Hindu Gods

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Yoga interpreted for a new age

Not quite Hinduism. Not yoga in the usual sense of the word. But still related to both.
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    waldenthree.net Nov 3, 2011 @ 12:19 pm | delete
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    karmicchristian May 6, 2011 @ 3:28 am | delete
    Hi Katinka, This is a wonderful resource. IMO - It would be more appropriate for it to be classified under Sanatana Dharma - A belief that is without religion. Religion somehow tend to isolate people and sadly so. Lensrolled to five of my lenses on the subject. Thanks.
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    kajohu Jul 8, 2010 @ 6:38 am | delete
    Hi Katinka,
    This is such a great source for people wanting to explore Hinduism and Yoga! I lensrolled this to my yoga lenses, and I'll email you with the list of those lenses.

    Also -- I've read "Holy Cow" and loved it. A friend gave it to me before my only trip to India. While reading the first half of the book I was wondering why the heck I was going (although still enjoying the book, mind you!), but during the second half of the book, I became excited about going. And it was a good trip.
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    Wordwinder Jan 15, 2010 @ 2:42 am | delete
    Thank you for including my lens - "Ganesha the God" here and offering to do so with the Ramayana Game lens too. The URL is http://www.squidoo.com/Ramayana. I have lensrolled your lens on both of them. It is nice to see someone considering all faiths with equal respect and at the same time looking beyond all of them.
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