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Hindu Dharma This is a highly engrossing, inspirational and thought provoking book. This publication, by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, is an English translation of two volumes of "Deivathin Kural", which contains talks of His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Mahaswamiji, in Tamil. This book is divided into several chapters.

Hindu Dharma, General: About the book 'Hindu Dharma' on this Web Site Preface to the Book A note to the readers Translator's note Foreword Introduction Hindu Dharma, part1: Religion In General The Unity of Religions Qualities of Religious Teachers Dharma Alone Protects Papa and Punya The Purpose of Religion Man and Beast Devotion Common to all Faiths Hindu Dharma, part2: The Vedic Religion: Introductory The Religion without a Name The Universal Religion Distinctive Features of Sanathan Dharama The Vedas, the Root of All The Vedas in their Original Form Hindu Dharma, part3 : The Vedic Religion And Varna Dharma Division of Labour What is Varna Dharma? Unity in Diversity Divided by Work but still of One Heart Why only in this Country Who is Responsible for the Decay of Varna Dharma? The Least Expected of Brahmins Preserving the Vedas: Why it is a Lifetime Mission Is Cutting off the Head a Cure for Headache? My Work Hindu Dharma, part4 : The Sastras And Modern Life The Cure for the Disease called Modern Civilisation Religion and Society Neither too Much Ease nor too Many Comforts Sastra or Conscience? Hindu Dharma, part5 : The Vedas The Basic Texts of Hinduism : Our Ignorance of Them Why Religion ? The Fourteen Abodes of Knowledge Past Glory and Present Shame The Root of our Religion Eternal Sound and Creation Western Vedic Research Date of the Vedas : Inquiry not Proper Methods of Chanting Word of God The Vedas are Infinite Mantrayoga Sound and Meaning The Glory of the Vedas Yajna or Sacrifice Not in Other Religions The Threefold Purpose of Yajna The Celestials and Mortals Help Each Other The Capacity to Work and the Capacity to Protect Rites for Celestials, Rites for Fathers The Purpose of Sacrifices Is Sacrificial Killing Justified? Animal Sacrifice in the Age of Kali The One Goal Those who conduct Sacrifces The Four Vedas To Discover The One Truth Brahmana, Aranyaka The Upanisads The Brahmasutra Veda and Vedanta : Are They Opposed to One Another? The Ten Upanasids What do the Vedas Teach Us ? Essence of the Upanisadic Teaching Vedic Sakhas Brahmins and Non-Brahmins Sakhas now Studied Duty of Brahmins Veda-bhasya My Duty Greatness of the Vedas Sadanga : Introductory Discourse Hindu Dharma, part6 : Siksa Nose of the Vedapurusa Yoga and Speech Root Language - Sanskrit Pronounciation Scripts A Language that has all Phonemes Languages and Scripts : Indian and Foreign Aksamala Importance of Enunciation, Intonation Versions with Slight Differences Vedic Vocalisation and the Regional Languages Impact of Siksa Sastra Names of Months Other Notable Aspects of Siksa Hindu Dharma, part7 : Vyakarana Mouth of the Vedapurusa Grammar and Siva Works on Grammar Sanskrit and Tamil Grammar Sanskrit : The Universal Language Linguistic Studies and Religion Hindu Dharma, part8 : Chandas Foot of the Vedapurusa Pada or Foot Feet and Syllables How Poetry was Born Some Metrical Forms Uses of Chandas Sastra Foot for the Vedas, Nose for the Mantras Reference, part 8 Hindu Dharma, part 9: Nirukta Ear of the Vedapurusa Hindu Dharma, part 10: Jyotisa Eye of the Vedapurusa Astronomy and Astrology Ancient Mathematical Treasties Planets, Stars The Grahas and Human Life Omens, Signs Modern Discoveries in Ancient Works Not Blind Belief Empirical Proof Hindu Dharma, part11 : Kalpa Hand of the Vedapurusa Hindu Dharma, part12 : Mimamasa - Karmamarga Explication of Vedic Laws No Concept of God in Mimamsa Nyaya and Mimamsa :They brought about the Decline of Buddhism Buddhism and Indian Society Sankara and Non- Vedantic Systems Sankhya Mimansa and Adi Sankara Determining the Meaning of Vedic Texts Mimamsa Beliefs

Sankara's Reply Vedanta and Mimamsa How Mimamsa is Esteemed Hindu Dharma, part13 : Nyaya Science of Reasoning Padarthas Pramanas Rational Way to Know God We Need All Types of Knowledge Tarka Treatises Cause of Creation Some Stories, Some Arguments Hindu Dharma, part14 : Puranas Magnifying Glass of the Vedas Puranas and History Are the Puranas a Lie of Are They Metaphorical ? Meaningful even if Imaginary Vyasa's Priceless Gift to Us Upa-puranas and Others Itihasas and Puranas The Epics and their Greatness Why Differences among the Gods ? The One as Many Many paths to the One Goal Who Taught the Puranas ? They Speak like a Friend Puranic Discourses and Films Sthla Puranas The Authenticity of Sthala Puranas Interconnected Stories Importance of Sthala Puranas Preserving the Puranas Palm-leaf Manuscripts, Libraries Hindu Dharma, part15 : Dharmasastra Realising the Ideals of the Puranas Smritis and Allied Works Vaidyanatha-Diksitiyam Freedom and Discipline Signs, Marks Smritis - not Independent Works The Source of Smritis is the Vedas Sruti-Smriti - Srauta-Smarta Hindu Dharma, part16 : The Forty Samskaras Samskara Paradise or the Path of Atmajnana ? Three Types of Worlds Meaning of Samskara The Eight Qualities Gunas in Practical Life Importance of Agni Names of Samskaras Samskaras Performed by Parents Why not All Samskaras for All ? Hindu Dharma, part17 : Brahmacaryasrama Upanayana The Sastras and Popular Custom Basic to the Vedic Tradition Qualities of a Brahmacarin Naisthika Brahmacarya and Family Life Upanayana : When to Perform It ? Models to Follow Why Early Upanayana Domestic Life and the Carnal Desire Gayatri The Brahmin must keep his Body Pure Gayatri and Sandhyavandana Other Aspects of Sandhyavandana What about Women ? The High Status of Our Women Hindu Dharma, part18 : Marriage For the Practise of Dharma Upanayana for Girls The Age of Marriage and the Law Controversy about Age of Marriage Eight Forms of Marriage Why Child Marriage Our Duty Now Make Marriages Simple Duty of Motherhood Duty of the Bridegroom Arrangements made by the Matha The Real Reform Working Women Any Use Talking ? Marriage Expenses and the Sastras Three Ways to Economy Ideals of Marriage Hindu Dharma, part19 : Grhasthasrama Grhastha, Grhini Aupasana Can a new Brahmin Caste be Created ? Aupasana and Women Agni and the Vedic Religion Sacrifices Other Samskaras Sahagamana Goal of Samskaras A Day in the Life of a Brahmin Hindu Dharma, part20 : Varna Dharma For Universal Well-Being Jatis - Why so many Differences ? Caste according to the Vedas and the Gita Character and Vocation by Birth Vocations according to Guna not in Practice A Wrong Notion Equal Opportunities Strength of Unity Hinduism and Other Religions The Eternal Religion Brahmins are not a Privileged Caste Universal Well-being The Fourth Varna has its own Advantages Removal of Ego The Ultimate Purpose of Varna Dharma The Universal Remedy Sankara and Sanatana Dharma Cry 'Grow' - Don't Cry 'Perish' Hindu Dharma, part21 : From Work To Worklessness Outward Karma - Inward Meditation How to Cultivate Character and Good Conduct ' Samsare Kim Saram ? ' Inward and Outward Do We Need Rituals ? Karma is the Starting Point of Yoga Karmayoga Hindu Dharma, part22 : Dharmas Common To All How to Control the Mind To Serve Others is to Feel Blessed Making all Creatures Happy Towards Mental Purity Fault-finding Anger Are We Worthy of Being Angry ? Love and Sorrow Love Ahimsa Truthfulness Sesame and Water : Where do they Go ? Puja Philanthropy

The Souvenir This is a collection of experiences that persons had had with His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Mahaswamiji. Also included are articles by various eminent personalities.
Souvenir
	Sri Sankara Bhagavatpada	An article on Sri Adi Sankara ByHis Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Chandrasekharendra Sarasvati Mahaswamigal Sri Sankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham
	Guru Bhakthi	His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Jayendra Sarasvathi Svamigal Sri Sankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham on Guru Bhakti, dedication to the Guru.
	Let His Grace Protect us	His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sankara Vijayendra Sarasvathi Svamigal on Sri Sri Sri MahaPerivaa
	The life and work of Sri Sankara	An interesting article on Sri Adi Sankara, written by Prof. P. Sankaranarayanan
	A grand Social Idealist, Dr. Radhakrishnan	Dr. S. Radhakrishnan on the System of Sri Sankara, and his philosophies, etc.
	The System of Sankara By Dr. Will Durant	An interesting article by Dr. Will Durant, on the teachings of Sri Adi Sankara
	Sankara and the West By Prof. Ninian Smart	Various reactions and thoughts of the West with respect to the teachings and philosophies of Sri Adi Sankara
	Tributes by Ancient and Medieval Saints	A collection of tributes to Sri Adi Sankara by well known persons, including: various Acharyas, Sri Appayya Dikshita, Swami Vivekananda, Sister Nivedita, Annie Besant, Pt Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Rajaji, etc.
	Kanchi - The Kamakotipuri	An article on Kanchipuram, the Holy City, describing what makes Kanchipuram an important city, and what makes it a sacred site (mokshapuri)
	The Acharyas of The Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham	A list of particulars of all the Jagadgurus at the Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham; the names, place of birth, place of attainment of Samadhi, Year of Siddhi (Christian era), and the duration of Pontificate
	Sri Sankara and Kanchipuram	An article on Sri Adi Sankara and His association with Kanchipuram
	The episode of The 'Arrest' of the Kanchi Math! By Sri MahaPerivaa	H.H. Jagadguru Sri Sankaracharya Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Mahaswamigal recounting a real story that occurred at the time of the 64th Acharya.
	What Life has taught Me: Sri MahaPerivaa	Rarely do saints like our Paramacharya talk about themselves. But he did so and what he said was marked by humility of which he is never tried of speaking. Said the Acharya: God has created some souls to live for others only.
	God Incarnate By Allur Sri Viswanatha Sivachariar	A short but moving article on Sri Maha Perivaa by Shri Allur Sri Viswanatha Sivachariar
	Let His Grace protect us	A short and moving article on The Jagadguru Sri MahaPerivaa by Shri A. R. Venkatraman
	The Sub-Judge of Kumbhakonam and His Holiness	A must read article. Contains a moving and very interesting article that shows the simplicity and boundless Grace of The Jagadguru
	Some family reminiscences by Kalyani Rajagopalan	Another interesting article on The Jagadguru Sri MahaPerivaa, the experiences of a family. A small example of some of His Miracles and boundless Grace !
	Paramacharya an Avatar of Lord Sankara Himself by C.N. Kuppuswamy	A rather moving article showing the simplicity of Faith and Belief, yet another example of Guru Bhakti and how priceless, invaluable and precious it could be.
	Paramacharya's boundless concern by J. Sudha	A touching example of Sri MahaPerivaa's concern for his devotees.
	A Unique Seer by Prabha Devi	Another short article on The Jagadguru
	Paramacharya's grace in a devotee's life by K.S. Padmaja	Sri MahaPerivaa's Grace and experiences of a family with Him
	Mahaswamigal of Kanchi by Srimathi Sarojini Varadappan	Some touching experiences and incidents with The JagadGuru.
	Solace in faith by Mrs. Rajalakshmi Sastry, M.A., B.ed.,	Another incident that shows the simplicity and value of faith and belief in The JagadGurus.
	My experiences with Sri Paramacharyal by Srimathi Radha Sadasivam	A very interesting set of Experiences with Him that remind one of The Jagadguru's unique ways !
	His Holiness and Sri Lalita Geetha Narayanam byt Smt. Kalakkad R. Seethalakshmi	Yet another set of examples that show His Boundless Grace and Compassion
	Invisible power by R. Seshaiah	An incident in the life of R. Seshaiah showing the power of belief
	Grace of Sankara Incarnate by Dr. T.M.P. Mahadevan	A tribute to The MahaSwamiji, Sri Sri Sri MahaPerivaa by Shri T M P Mahadevan, an ardent devotee of The Peetham
	(Life sketch of His Holiness from His 75th Year) , The Evening of an Epic Life by Shri. A. Kuppuswami	A very moving and touching tribute to the JagadGuru, Sri Sri Sri MahaPerivaa by Shri. A. Kuppuswami
	Kanchi Paramacharyal , Sri-la-Sri Sivaprakasa Desika Paramacharya Svamigal , Thiruvavaduthurai Aadheenam	An article about the Aadheenam and Their relationship
	Kanchi Paramacharyal	Sri-la-Sri Shanmugha Desika Gnana Sambandha, Paramacharya Svamigal, Dharumai Aadheenam
	Kasi Math's Tribute to The Sage of Kanchi	A tribute by Sri-la-Sri Kasivasi Muthukumarasvami Tambiran Svamigal, Tiruppanandal
	The MahaPerivaa of Kanchi: A rare phenomenon of this Yuga	By Poojya Sri Vamadeva Muni Rajaguru of Thailand
	The Mahapurusha of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham	A tribute by His Holiness Paramahamsa Om Tat Sat Ananda of Rishikesh
	The Wandering Sannyasi	Acharya Vinobha Bhave's tribute to The Acharya, a warm and inspiring article
	The Sage of Kanchi	A tribute to The MahaSwamiji by Shri R. Venkataraman (Former President of India)
	A Buddhist garland for The Jagadguru	A tribute by Shri Marco Pallis
	His Holiness and the Red Indian	By Frithjof Schuon. A spiritual encounter between His Holiness the Jagadguru and a Red Indian holy man
	The Master I found	An article by Robet Walser, after his meeting with His Holiness in November, 1993
	Jnana Yogi with Bhakti	Arthur Koestler's moving and inspiring article recounting an encounter with His Holiness
	Sankaracharya	A tribute to His Holiness by Milton Singer, from the University of Chicago
	His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sankaracharya of Kanchi	A tribute to His Holiness by Dr. A.B. Franklin, Former American Consul-General
	From a Russian Indologist	Interview of Dr. S.I. Tulaev with His Holiness
	Evening with A Sage	Arthur Isenberg's meeting with His Holiness
	My experience with His Holiness	A very motivating and inspiring article by Miss Eugenia Borghini
	Dr. J.W. Elder's interview with H.H. Kanchi Paramacharya	Excerpts from the well known interview, with The Jagadguru answering questions in His own inimitable style
	An interview with His Holiness	Sir Paul Dukes and M. Philippe Lavastine, Feb' 1958
	Spiritual quest- A challenge to the Physician	An article by Shri Dagmar Liechti (Zurich)
	Meeting with Perfection by Dr. T.M.P. Mahadevan	Yet another tribute by an ardent devotee of His Holiness
	A few moments with Paramacharya	N.A. Palkhivala pays a tribute to The JagadGuru
	A few moments with Paramacharya	The experiences of Dr. K.R.V. Rao with His Holiness
	A few moments with Paramacharya by Dr. Raja Ramanna	Experiences that bring forth the Magic of the boundless Grace and Blessings of His Holiness
	Why am I so moved by this Swamiji?	An emotional tribute to The Jagadguru by Shri. H.V.R. Iyengar
	Embodiment of Enlightenment by Dr. Kripanandavariar	Shri Kripanandavariar writes about some moving incidents on the infinite Compassion of The JagadGuru. A must read article.
	The Ideal Prophet of our Age	Agnihotram Ramanuja Tatachariar's tribute to His Holiness. An interesting article on some of the tasks undertaken under the Blessings of His Holiness
	The Light that shines in Kanchi	Sastra Ratnakara S.R. Krishnamurthi Sastrigal brief article on His Holiness
	A Few moments with Paramacharya	An interesting set of incidents with His Holiness by Kulapathi S.Balakrishna Joshi
	Globe's beacon light at Nagareshu Kanchi	Justice T.S. Arunachalam 's tribute to His Holiness, includes an incident, an example of His Compassion and Kindness
	Paramacharya's Perception	Justice R. Sengottuvelan narrates an incident that shows a glimplse of His perceptions
	The Sage of Kanchi	Yet another tribute to The JagadGuru by Late N. Chandrasekhara Iyer (Retired Judge, Supreme Court of India)
	The Universal Guru	Dr A.C. Muthiah's tribute to His Holiness. Also includes some rather moving incidents.
	Obeisance of the Paramacharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham	Dr. M.A.M. Ramaswamy's article on His Holiness, expounding one of the most simple messages of His Holiness.`
	The Paramacharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham	Dr. K. Venkatasubramanian's moving article on His Holiness
	The Sage of Kanchi-A vision of divinity	Dr S.V. Chittibabu's tribute to The JagadGuru, contains some excellent quotations and thoughts of His Holiness.
	My experience with His Holiness	Dr. Mandana Mishra's experiences with His Holiness
	Kanchi Mahaperiaval	Dr. N. Mahalingam's tributes to His Holiness
	My blessed experience	Mahavidwan Dr. S. Arunaivadivel Mudaliar's tribute and experiences with The JagadGuru, yet more glimpses of His Compassion
	Compassion and objectivity of H.H. Paramacharyal	Dr. P.K. Sundaram's inspiring article on His Holiness
	A living God on earth	Dr. S. Padmanabhan's tribute to The JagadGuru
	The Paramacharya- The confluence of compassion	Dr. S.O. Ramakrishnan's moving article on his experiences with The JagadGuru
	The Saint amongst Saints	Kainkarya Siromani Dr. S.V. Narasimhan, D.Litt.'s experiences with His Holiness. A set of emotionally inspiring Divine incidents narrating The JagadGuru's Foresight and Divinity.
	The Maha-Svami and The Maharishi	Ra. Ganapati's tribute to His Holiness and to Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharishi. A must read article.
	The Chandrasekhara of Kanchi and The Chandrasekhara of Sringeri	Ra. Ganapati's article on the two Saints, shows more of His initimable and unique style
	Paramacharya's benign grace	Some moving incidents with His Holiness, by C.V. Narasimhan, I.P.S. (Retd)
	Paramacharya of Kanchi	Pon Paramaguru, I.P.S. (Retd) writes on the boundless Kindness and Concern of The JagadGuru
	The Sage of Kanchi	P. Sitapati I.A.S.(Retd.), on the Great Saint, more incidents with The MahaSwami
	Embodiment of the essential Indian spirit	B.Viswanatha Reddi's tribute to The MahaSwamiji
	My experiences with His Holiness	Mantri Ratnam A.R.Seshiah Sastrigal's tribute of His Holiness showing glimpses of His boundless powers and compassion
	Mahaswamigal's Grace	P.Chennarayudu's experiences with The MahaSwamiji, yet more glimpses of His infinite Kindness and Compassion
	Our Great Jagadguru