The Hindu Civilisation: a Miracle of History [Hardcover]

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. About The Author:- A former College Teacher in Economics, an Ex-Director General of Police and a retired I.P.S. Officer, Shashi BSahai is a voracious reader of Books and a prolific writer. Apart from Writing in numerous journals, Magazines and Newspapers over the years, he has authored the following books on contemporary affairs published by a reputed Delhi publisher : 1. Politics of Corruption : The Goddess that Failed-1995 2. India : Twilight at Midday-1997 3. South Asia : From Freedom to Terrorism-1998 4. Jihadi Terrorism : Making of a World War?-2006 The books have been widely acclaimed and reviewed by important dailies. One Nri writer based in U.S.A. bought copy-right to draw from the books in his own writing. Besides the above, he also wrote a book of Fiction entitled "The Alien of Faketand" published by a London publisher in 2001. The book was reviewed by the `India Today Weekly` in its last week of March 2002 issue under its prestigious column `Author Speak`. The book on Hindu Civilization, which was partly serialized in a Fortnightly published by the Vishwa Samvad Kendra, Patna, is his latest work based on three years of Study and research. Contents:- Contents: Preface Introduction I. THE GREAT SURVIVOR AND THE SAVIOURS : 1. Through the Ages 2. End of Civilizations 3. The Hindu Philosophy 4. "Sanatana Dharma" or Hinduism : How Old? 5. The Wide Sweep of Hinduism 6. The Buddhist Interlude 7. The Hindu Assimilation 8. A Shining star in the South 9. Adi Shankaracharya; the Roving Saint-Philosopher, who Revitalized Hinduism 10. Adi Shankaracharya - The Saviour of Hindu Identity 11. The Dark Ages 12. The Bhakti Movement 13. Bhakti Poets as Saviours of Hinduism 14. The Sikh Gurus 15. The New era of Hindu Renaissance 16. Swami Rama Krishna Paramhans : The Spiritual Fountain Spring of Hindu Revival 17. Swami Vivekanand, the torch bearer of Rennaissant Hinduism 18. Vivekanand`s Concept of Indian Nationalism 19. Dr. Hedgewar : The Pioneer of Nationalist Hinduism 20. Dr. Hedgewar, the Great Nationalism Institution-Builder 21. Sri Guruji (M.S. Golwalkar): Reincarnation of Swami Vivekananda 22. The Helmsman (Sar Sanghchalak) of the Sangh in Turbulent Times 23. Sri Golwalkar`s test of Fire 24. The Oldest Living Civilisation of the world II. THE BEAUTY THAT IS HINDUISM : 25. Vedanta and Idol-Worship 26. Sanctuary of Diverse Faiths 27. The Indefinable Hindu 28. The Hindu Scriptures 29. Special Features of Hinduism Printed Pages: 284. Bookseller Inventory # 35322 The Title 'The Hindu Civilisation: a Miracle of History written/authored/edited by Shashi B Sahai', published in the year 2010. The ISBN 9788121210416 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 282 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History / Archaeology / RELIGION / PHILOSOPHY. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-