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The Hindu civilisation: a miracle of history

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Gyan Publishing House 2010 New DelhiDescription: 282 p. Includes bibliographies and indexISBN:
  • 9788121210416
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 934 S2H4
Summary: This book is about a Civilization which is known for recitation of 6000 years old hymns and `mantras` during life cycle Events like births, marriages, deaths, etc. even today. "The Survival of Hinduism through the ravages of time extending over centuries and millennia is one of the wonders of history", says the author. He goes on to add : "other Religions and civilizations may justify their existence by their achievements, but the very existence of Hinduism for around six thousand years is its biggest achievement". Wading through Oceans of historical, Theological and scriptural materials, the author gives a gripping Account of this great survivor and the saviours. https://www.gyanbooks.in/index.php?p=sr&format=fullpage&Field=bookcode&String=1111008613765&Book=The%20Hindu%20Civilisation:%20a%20Miracle%20of%20History
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Books Vikram Sarabhai Library Rack 44-B / Slot 2509 (3rd Floor, East Wing) Non-fiction General Stacks 934 S2H4 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Checked out 27/10/2025 206315

Table of Contents

Chapter-1.Through the ages
Chapter-2.End of civilisations
Chapter-3.The Hindu philosophy
Chapter-4.Sanatana Dharma or Hinduism: how old?
Chapter-5.The wide sweep of Hinduism
Chapter-6.The Buddhist interlude
Chapter-7.The Hindu assimilation
Chapter-8.A shining star in the south
Chapter-9.Adi Shankaracharya; the roving saint-philosopher, who revitalized Hinduism
Chapter-10.Adi Shankaracharya - the saviour of Hindu identity.
Chapter-11. The dark ages
Chapter-12.The bhakti movement
Chapter-13.Bhakti poets as saviours of Hinduism
Chapter-14.The sikh gurus
Chapter-15.The new era of Hindu rennaissance
Chapter-16.Swami Rama Krishna Paramhans : the spiritual fountain spring of Hindu revival
Chapter-17.Swami Vivekanand, the torch bearer of rennaissant Hinduism
Chapter-18.Vivekanand's concept of Indian nationalism
Chapter-19.Dr. Hedgewar : the pioneer of nationalist Hinduism
Chapter-20.Dr. Hedgewar, the great nationalist institution -Builder
Chapter-21.Sri Guruji (M.S. Golwalkar) : reincarnation of Swami Vivekananda
Chapter-22.The Helmsman (Sar Sanghchalak) of the sangh in turbulent times
Chapter-23.Sri Golwalkar's test of fire
Chapter-24.The oldest living civilisation of the world
Chapter-25.Vedanta and idol-worship
Chapter-26.Sanctuary of diverse faiths
Chapter-27.The indefinable Hindu
Chapter-28.The Hindu scriptures
Chapter-29.Special features of Hinduism


This book is about a Civilization which is known for recitation of 6000 years old hymns and `mantras` during life cycle Events like births, marriages, deaths, etc. even today. "The Survival of Hinduism through the ravages of time extending over centuries and millennia is one of the wonders of history", says the author. He goes on to add : "other Religions and civilizations may justify their existence by their achievements, but the very existence of Hinduism for around six thousand years is its biggest achievement". Wading through Oceans of historical, Theological and scriptural materials, the author gives a gripping Account of this great survivor and the saviours.


https://www.gyanbooks.in/index.php?p=sr&format=fullpage&Field=bookcode&String=1111008613765&Book=The%20Hindu%20Civilisation:%20a%20Miracle%20of%20History

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