Philosophy of Hindu Sadhana

Philosophy of Hindu Sadhna presents the practical side of Hindu Philosophy as manifested in the different religious practices, of the Hindus. It shows the essential connection between theory and practice, and points out the true significance of the course of discipline prescribed by the different systems for the attainment of spiritual realization. The first part of this book is devoted to the discussion of the function and characteristics of Hindu Sadhana in general. The second part deals with the particular forms of Hindu Sadhana -Karma, Jnana and Bhakti. The yoga form propounded by Patanjali is included under Karma and is representative of the Yoga line of Sadhana. The tantric methods of Sadhana has been included under the Bhakti line, because it emphasizes the aspect of Upasana or worship. This books has been lucidly written and is well suited to the general reader.  The books insists rightly on those characteristics of Hindu religion which bring out its kinship with the higher religious thought of the world. It makes manifest the attitude of broad toleration a characteristic of the Hindu Religion. The book offers and illustration of what may be called the organic unity of higher religion. In this book there is a very clear discussion of the fundamental philosophical concepts underlying the Hindu faith. A book that will be read widely by all those interested in Philosophy and religion.