The Wonder that is Hindu Dharma

Hindu religion and Hindu thought have governed the Hindu way of life for thousands of years. Dharma is an intrinsic concept of this way of life since it treats life as a whole: it not only guides the social life of the people, but it also serves as the basis of political life in India. If we ignore dharma and its dictates, we ignore all that is moral and righteous. According to the author, it stands for the virtues of self-denial, compassion, fraternal love and purity-the fundamental and universal values that serve as the basis of Indian society. He explains the concept of dharma in its various forms and attempts to establish that it is neither philosophy nor religion, neither morality nor law, yet it pervades all these. Dharma is necessary for the development of a human being not only as an individual but also as a member of society. It pave the way for social, religious and political synthesis in human society as well as for the progress and welfare of all mankind. The author has studied the concept of Hindu dharma in a comprehensive manner. He writes in a lucid style and the material is well integrated.