Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Sorry, this item is not available in
Image not available for
Colour:
Image not available

 
Share your own customer images
Search inside this book
Tell the Publisher!
I’d like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

Am I a Hindu?: The Hinduism Primer [Paperback]

Ed Viswanathan (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


Formats

 Amazon Price New from Used from
Paperback --   -- --
Books Trade-In
Amazon.co.uk Trade-In Store
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. Learn more.

Product details

  • Paperback: 321 pages
  • Publisher: Halo Books (Aug 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1879904063
  • ISBN-13: 978-1879904064
  • Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.7 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 643,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

More About the Author

› Visit Amazon's Ed Viswanathan Page
Ed Viswanathan
Discover books, learn about writers, and more.

Product Description

From the Author

A beautiful question and answer book on Hinduism.
I am the author of this book and I wrote this book for my own needs. For long time I was looking for a book like this answering every conceivable question about Hinduism in simple questions and answers. I did not see such a book in the market. So I wrote one. I am born in a very orthodox Hindu family and I had studied almost all Hindu scriptures. I also studied [ many times I forced to study] books written by many Hindu saints and books published by theosophical society. Even with all that I have to research more than four years to write this wonderful book. Initially I published the book in 1988 in India spending more than 5000 dollars. After publishing the book I received more than 8000 letters from people around the globe including one from President Clinton and Mr. Walter Issacson, Managing Editor of Time Magazine. On my part I have not accepted even one dime from the sale of copies of my book in India. I had made arrangements to give profits in India to charity. The book is dedic
Inside This Book (Learn More)
First Sentence
DADDY, MAY I TALK TO YOU? Read the first page
Explore More
Concordance
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
Search inside this book:

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?

› Explore similar items

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Superlative introduction for those outside Hinduism 14 Jun 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Easy to read. Moves from one topic to another quickly. Great reference for those outside Hinduism and probably a great reference book for Hindu families. Written in an interesting, conversational style. Covers the history of Hindu thought well (which is a great accomplishment considering how long Hindu history is.) Also, covers "New Age" interests like reincarnation and Karma.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Hindu Primer 22 Feb 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This is the best introduction to Hinduism that I have ever come across. The author is knowledgeable about his subject and the text is easy to read yet thorough. There is no attempt to "explain away" or convince anyone of anything, but simply tries to explain everthing to the best of his ability. The inconsistencies are not ignored but addressed directly and after a reading of this book, the religion seems a great deal more valid than I had understood it to be. The authors personal opinions do come out in several places, but as Hinduism is not an organised religion and because of the vastness of its scope, this is unavoidable. An excellent read and well worth the price.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars THE COMPLETE HINDUISM REFERENCE BOOK... 6 Jun 1998
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book is a must read for every Hindu, student, Indologist,teacher and seeker. A great reference book for all those studying comparative religion.

The author, Ed Viswanathan, covers a great deal of subject matter on Hinduism, whose true name is the Sanatan Dharma ( the Everlasting Religion).

He shows great skill and understaning while keeping such a profound religion clear and well arranged. A reader can look up most subjects at a glance in the index.

Mr Viswanathan shows the all encompassing inclusiveness of the world's oldest religion. He also shows many parallels between Christianity and Hinduisms great Scriptures. Hiduism is ideed blessed to have so many God-relized prophets both ancient and modern. The author effectively answers the many misconceptions other faiths have about Hinduism, and shows us that "Brahman", the one true God that Hindus knew about, long , long before Abraham, has no limit to his manifestations. Hinduism's all encompassing nature makes room for all true prophets of all true religions, as well as for the great difference in human needs on the path of the spirit.

The author brings us right up to the present century with brief outlines of the great yoga systems that are now sweeping the modern world. This is no doubt one of India's greatest contributions to human civilization. The yogis of India perfected the ways to reach SELF-REALIZATION into a complete and flawless Science. Kriya Yoga was brought to the West by Paramahansa Yogananda who wrote the classic "AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI", which has changed the lives of millions of people. He was able by his God centered life to show the west a living example of India's great saints and sages.

"AM I A HINDU?" will greatly help to break down the narrow views of many who find other religions so strange. The book presents an ideal setting, a caring father shares a lifetime of faith with his growing son. Hopefully many parents will follow this much needed example. Your children will have s! urely have a rich inheritance.

Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Were these reviews helpful?   Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Patronizing tone spoils worthwhile book
Although the book contains a lot of information and is easy to read, the author has chosen a very strange way of setting it out. Read more
Published on 13 July 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars A short book with a deep content
I have just read this book and while it only took me a few setings to go from beginning to end I will be thinking about what it had to say for a great deal longer. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 1998
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the one in need.
This is one book every Hindu should have. Especially A Hindu in the western world cannot do with out it.
Published on 27 Oct 1997
5.0 out of 5 stars I am a well read Hindu;still I find it extremly useful...
I read this book few years ago;even today I find it extremly useful as a guide or as a reference. I have not seen another book explaining in "layman's language"; some of... Read more
Published on 24 Oct 1997
5.0 out of 5 stars A life's education in an hour!
Western readers have long needed such a book as this. Pointed and clear, Am I A Hindu is the single best guide for the newcomer to Hinduism in print. Read more
Published on 20 April 1997
5.0 out of 5 stars just what I was looking for!
As the father of a 4 yr old, I have been searching for ways to introduce Hinduism to the young one who will be spending the rest of her life in the US her country. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 1997
5.0 out of 5 stars A simple, friendly introduction to a fascinating religion.
This is an easy-to-read, wonderful overview of Hinduism. Written in the context of a boy asking his father questions, it is simple and poignant; a wonderful look into a... Read more
Published on 6 Oct 1996
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

There's a problem loading this menu at the moment.

Learn more about Amazon Prime.

    Your Shopping Basket is empty.

    Give it purpose -- fill it with books, DVDs, clothes, electronics and more.

    If you already have an account, sign in.

    There's a problem previewing your shopping basket at the moment.

    Check your Internet connection and go to your cart, or try again.

    View Shopping Basket (0 items)

      Customer Discussions

      This product's forum
      Discussion Replies Latest Post
      No discussions yet

      Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
      Start a new discussion
      Topic:
      First post:
      Prompts for sign-in
       


      Active discussions in related forums
      Discussion Replies Latest Post
      religion forum
      The Bonobo and the Atheist: How Morality Evolved, Long before Religion was Invented       		203 5 minutes ago
      religion forum
      Is the mendacious Theistic accusation of Atheistic belief a facile attempt to validate their own irrational belief?       		36 8 minutes ago
      religion forum
      "There's simply no polite way to tell people they've dedicated their lives to an illusion" Dennet on Religion       		216 30 minutes ago
      religion forum
      For amazon to make very clear the criteria for deleting posts       		1 39 minutes ago
      religion forum
      How Can Anyone be so Stupid as to Take the Bible Literally?       		3482 1 hour ago
      religion forum
      We Don't Know How Life Began - So God Musta Done It       		158 1 hour ago
      religion forum
      Should we declare Atheism a religion?       		23 3 hours ago
      religion forum
      Religion is highly correlated with the dysfunctionality of a society: Agree or disagree?       		315 5 hours ago
      Search Customer Discussions
      Search all Amazon discussions
         
      Related forums

      Listmania!

      Create a Listmania! list

      Look for similar items by category

      Feedback