Hindu History

From one of the world's foremost scholars on Hinduism, a vivid reinterpretation of its history. 

In Why I Am a Hindu, one of India’s finest public intellectuals gives us a profound book about one of the world’s oldest and greatest religions. Starting with a close examination of his own belief in Hinduism, he ranges far and wide in his study of the faith.

If you want to learn about the oldest religion in the world, the gods and goddesses that embody divine aspects, and how to find spiritual guidance within them, then you need to listen to this audiobook.

Embark on a journey through the spiritual heart of human civilization with this accessible guide to the sacred texts that have shaped our world. Discover the profound impact these texts have had on art, law, philosophy, and daily life, and how they continue to shape our shared future. Explore well-known traditions like Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam, alongside lesser-studied yet profoundly influential faiths such as Zoroastrianism—the ancient seedbed of monotheism—Taoism’s harmony-driven Daodejing, Jainism’s radical non-violence, and the Baha’i Faith’s vision of ...

Hindu mythology is rich in detail yet, at times, features many contradictions. In this audiobook, we are going to recount many favorite and classic stories of Hindu myths, gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters. In this audiobook, many famous stories are retold in a way that will allow you to understand the rich narrative that takes place, from the classic mythological stories that you can hear and share with your family that teaches lessons of dharma to important life and spiritual lessons.

"Introduction to Hinduism" by Jayaram V is a comprehensive guide to understanding the oldest living religion in the world. Originally published in 2012 and revised in 2024, this book delves into the rich and complex philosophy and practices of Hinduism. It covers a wide range of topics, including the antiquity, definition, and significance of Hinduism, its scriptures, main beliefs, methods of worship, gods and goddesses, and way of life. The book also explores major concepts such as karma, dharma, incarnation of God, reincarnation, sacrifice, maya, Nature or Prakriti, jiva or the bound soul...

Do you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? Or how Thor got his hammer? Give your imagination a real treat. This Mega Mythology Collection of eight audiobooks is for you....

Hinduism is practiced by nearly 80 percent of India's population, and by some 70 million people outside India. In this Very Short Introduction, Kim Knott offers a succinct and authoritative overview of this major religion, and analyzes the challenges facing it in the 21st century. She discusses key preoccupations of Hinduism such as the centrality of the Veda as religious texts, the role of Brahmins, gurus, and storytellers in the transmission of divine truths, and the cultural and moral importance of epics such as the Ramayana.

Unravel the Mysteries of Hinduism's Origins Do you want to learn more about the origins of Hinduism, the world's oldest religion? Do you want to understand its key concepts, beliefs, practices, and rituals? In Hindu Beginnings, you will explore the latest theories on the origins of Hinduism, from its roots in the Indus Valley Civilization to the arrival of the Aryans. You will also learn about the key concepts and beliefs of Hinduism, as well as its diverse practices and rituals. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about Hinduism, whether you are a student, a researcher,...

Uncover the historical and social roots of caste discrimination in Who Were the Shudras? by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. This groundbreaking work challenges the traditional narratives of Hindu society, offering a meticulous examination of the origins and status of the Shudra caste. Ambedkar's critical analysis and visionary insights call for a re-evaluation of social hierarchies and advocate for equality and justice.

The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India – from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent’s social, economic, political and cultural history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India and the Far East. India’s history...

Uncover how an ancient civilization's mathematical innovations birthed the numbers that power our modern digital world. Far beyond a dry list of dates, this immersive historical narrative brings early classical India to life through the eyes of ambitious kings, traveling merchants, and...

Before there was light, there was sound. Discover the ancient world’s ultimate manual for sonic mysticism. We live today in the Kali Yuga - an age of deafening noise, digital bombardment, and relentless distraction. Our nervous systems are exhausted. We are desperate for peace, yet we have forgotten how to truly listen. Thousands of years ago, in the lush, silent forests of the ancient Indian subcontinent, the Vedic sages discovered a profound truth: the universe is not made of dead matter; it is a symphony of vibrating energy. They realized that to cross the terrifying abyss between the ...

Unlock the ancient spiritual architecture of the oldest scripture known to humanity - and discover the ultimate map to your own consciousness. We live in an age of deafening noise. We are drowning in information, digital notifications, and shallow distractions, yet we are starving for profound wisdom. We have mastered the external world, but we have lost our connection to the sacred. What if the cure to modern anxiety, burnout, and disconnection has been waiting for us for over three and a half millennia? In The Rigveda: Rediscovering the Roots of Indian Consciousness, author Naveen Goyal ...

Hinduism is one of the world’s great religions, dominating the Indian subcontinent for most of the last millennium, and its largest temple is an unbelievably magnificent structure located in Angkor, Cambodia. Known in English as Angkor Wat ("City Temple"), the gigantic complex continues to fascinate the world, both due to its sheer grandeur and size, as well as its ornamental decorations both inside and out.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Kaikeyi, a contemporary fantasy following a burnt-out reproductive health care worker struggling to command her newly acquired abilities as dangerous forces gather to stop her before she becomes too powerful. As a reproductive health care worker in...

The Cursebearer: Parashurama’s Burden Across Time invites readers into the seldom-explored depths of one of Hinduism’s most enigmatic and complex avatars. Parashurama—warrior, sage, exile, and eternal witness—stands apart in the grand tapestry of sacred narratives, carrying a burden unlike any other: the weight of both justice and its consequences, of fury channeled into divine purpose, and of a destiny that binds him across the rise and fall of countless ages. Born of cosmic necessity, Parashurama emerges at the intersection where law and chaos collide. His axe, gifted by divinity,...

What if Hinduism is not merely a religion in the modern Western sense, but also the preservation of one of humanity's oldest and most sophisticated explorations of consciousness, reality, and the structure of existence? What if the Upanishads are not only sacred texts, but fragments of a profound philosophical architecture whose depth continues to unfold across centuries of interpretation? What if yoga, beyond its contemporary forms, originally emerged as a disciplined method for transforming perception and investigating the nature of mind itself?

This book is a thoroughly researched primer on the 108 Upanishads, philosophical treatises that form a part of the Vedas, the revered Hindu texts. These Upanishads contain the most crystallized bits of wisdom gleaned from Hinduism. Roshen Dalal explains the concepts at the core of each Upanishad...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Krishna A Gateway to His Life, Teachings, and Legacy A child steals butter beneath his mother’s watch. A charioteer counsels a warrior paralysed by moral conflict. A divine figure reveals a cosmic form that contains creation, destruction and time itself. Few figures contain as many worlds as Krishna. This accessible but substantial volume explores how Krishna emerged through epic, sacred narrative, philosophy, poetry and devotion—and why his teachings continue to speak to people confronting duty, uncertainty, attachment and difficult choices. Beginning with ...