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ABOUT THE BOOK Sanatan Dharma (original Sanskrit words – `Sanatan` means no beginning and no end, and `Dharma` means path of righteousness) is the actual name of what is now popularly called Hinduism or Hindu Dharma. Thus, the term Sanatan Dharma means “the natural, ancient and eternal way of Truth”. The terms Hindu and Hinduism are more recent developments. Sanatana Dharma is the basis of our existence because these are the laws which guide the fundamental process of life. This is about human soul and a heritage that is in synchronization with Mother Nature and society, and thus democratic, scientific, timeless and universal. No other culture has looked at life with such profoundness. Sanatana Dharma has withstood the test of time for the last six or seven millennia. This is like the lofty Himalayas that stand firm, silent and serene, or the mighty River Ganga which continues to flow unhindered. The Sanatana Dharma continues to give spiritual strength and sustenance to everyone. This stands firm upon a philosophical foundation, strengthened by its language and literature, dance and drama, art and sculpture which is sustained throughout the ages by its Vedic practices. The ancient Vedic voice echoes, “Lead us from the unreal to the real. Lead us from darkness to light. Lead us from death to immortality. Let there be Peace Peace Peace”. This is a voice which continues to excite the hearts and inspire the minds of millions of men and women. Sanatana Dharma is equipped to confront the powerful forces of modern science and technology, which have no doubt brought progress but have, at the same time, dehumanized humankind. Sanatana Dharma is not of the past. This is in our soul. This is the future of the world.
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ISBN : 9789353249564
Pages : 257
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