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# On Hinduism 1st Edition

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### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    It is only through inquisitive mind, curiosity and an inviting disposition to all points of view that we better our understandin
  

*by S***I on Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2015*

Born and raised as a Hindu Brahmin, as a young boy, I was often irritated by the relentless demands of rituals and insistence on acceptance without any perceived rationale or evidence. I pacified myself with the bribe of "Prasaad", which invariably accompanied every ritual, the Prize.Growing up, reading a little, and a little more wider, I was increasingly amused by the labyrinth colours of myth and accompanying stories and any number of versions, from each elder who was eager to paint his or her own inference. I generally thought of these as juicy stories, but harmless with some moral strand underneath, not a bad mechanism to transmit ethics and values.Moving on with life, I have observed the excesses and naked race to money and power by the religion and the self-appointed religious leaders, a wholly different and disturbing experience. This was no more benign, but potent and dangerous.In the country which takes pride in Her plurality and tolerance, I have witnessed intolerance of the highest order, in the name of tradition, history and self-righteousness - "Pramparaa".As the author rightly identifies, the ugly head of self righteousness, intolerance and exclusion is on the rise in India.I put it that, banning of this book in India is a clear evidence of failure by the authority or leadership, who do not seem to have the confidence in their own history and ways of life.I earnestly believe that, prescription is only for the sick; where information and accompanying freedom of choice is the right diet for the inclusive, harmonious and healthy society.Great Book and a terrific effort by the Author. Thank you Ms. Doniger.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A great reality check for even the progressive Hindu.
  

*by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2014*

Wendy Donigers sincerity, scholarship and, indeed, even her faith shines through. Hardly an unputdownable book. But then without trudging through the highs, lows, bogs and whirlpools of this religion it is not possible to define its boundaries (if any) and core values I suppose. An Indian Hindu may find some passages `cheeky` or downright blashphemy (Doniger also incidentally breaks the `we are supremely tolerant `image). I am not exactly a practising Hindu. On the other hand I realise that I am a product of this ancient culture and I like to explore, with an open mind, beyond the comforting myths, rituals and shibboleths of daily Hinduism. I find the book very informative and revealing. In the chapter on Yoga, Doniger illustrates how a patchwork quilt of indigenous and european concepts about physical fitness were forged by the fervor of 19th century Nationalism into a purely Indian discipline whose origins were projected back to the vedic age. Fascinating. All religions and cultures have an all round superiority complex. In India, this  is particularly compounded by the very unique ahistoric nature of Hinduism - the complete neglect of objective recording of dates and the obsessive `mythification` of even clearly historic events. For Hinduism to survive in a vibrant form into the future we have to confront the religion as it is -Like Arjun, behold the Vishwaroop form in all its complexity. An bowlderised, simplified Amar Chitra Katha version of Hindusim is being forced on us overtly and covertly. This assault on free thinking not only undermines the foundations of our Indian society, it also, ironically, does a great disservice to Hindusim itself. The deeply rooted pluralism in the Hindu ethos is, according to Doniger, is a feature that is its greatest virtue and differntiator. I have always felt, borrowing an idea from evolutionary biology, that its mind boggling variety and variation have been the keys to its survival despite the absence of a central authority and despite the loss of state sponsorship over the last five centuries. A great book to have on your Kindle or book shelf. One that you end up reading in stages. Education, perhaps some entertainment and a social reality check all rolled into one. One star less for the fact that I cant remember everything I have read !

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A beautiful journey
  

*by H***Y on Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2014*

I found this book insightful and the author erudite. Wendy Doniger takes one on a wonderful and at times beautiful journey through Hinduism.

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