Bharat has inherited an immensely rich knowledge base from an ancient civilization. It is but natural to explore the ancient Indian store houses of knowledge for solutions to the contemporary problems. This book provides a viable alternative based upon the desired behaviors at individual and group levels. The Hindu way of life the book propounds, gives prominence to culture and social relations rather than to economic and political behaviors. Hinduism is not a religion as the terms Dharma and religion are not synonymous. Hinduism is Dharma, a way of life where there is a rich plurality of behavioral options including faith and religious practices. Even a non-believer is a Hindu. Hinduism has the proven ability to absorb the new and innovative. It has happened and must in contemporary world also. Many scholars have presented the merits of Hinduism, as a base for nationhood, each is an interpretation in the contemporary context and vocabulary. The book is definitely going to create a debate, an informed one and without prejudices and biases. The entire humanity needs a better deal and the search must go on for making the world more harmonious and livable.
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