How good is the water you drink?
But these days water is being consumed without taking into consideration the consequences befalling thereof. The market is flooded with such bottled waters that are not only being manufactured unscientifically but with the full understanding that such waters are practically worthless for the body.
The companies are fooling the public with impunity and playing with the health of millions. Despite having no minerals in them, these waters are being sold as ‘mineral waters’. Companies are promoting their Reverse Osmosis (R. O.) water purifiers in the houses of middle class and rich people alike. These have the power to rob the drinking water of all its mineral content, thus turning it a dead water, that is unfit for human consumption. For example, the popular Indian film actress Hema Malini and her daughter are motivating Indians to buy such dangerous water purifiers for their homes. If Hema Malini herself drinks such an R. O. water for some years, osteoporosis, diabetes etc will be installed in her.
If you are consuming a good quality water having sufficient natural minerals you will sure live a healthy life. Bottled water has now taken the shape of a big business in every country, as it usually tastes better than what comes out of your tap. But is every bottled water "healthy water?” Not always! "Is the water you are drinking hard? Is it moderately high in TDS (total dissolved solids)?" “Does it have a good degree of alkalinity?” “Does it contain good amounts of calcium, magnesium, and silica?” Most bottled water labels do not give the information you need to know the answers to these questions. Every bottling company must print the complete water analysis Test Report on the label, but hardly any one does that.
Keep in mind that many bottled waters are simply processed waters mostly using reverse osmosis (R. O.), or simply filtration. If you must, purchase only natural spring waters that come closest to the "healthy water" criteria, which says that:
Hardness should be around 170 mg / litre, and
TDS around 300 mg / litre
De-mineralised water has little or no minerals. This is the result if you use a distiller, a reverse osmosis unit (RO), or de-ionization (ion exchange resins). However, the research on heart diseases and cancer shows healthy water is hard and moderately high in TDS. Then why do people purchase these de-mineralized or water softening systems? Usually their thinking goes something like this: "I know I must drink water to keep myself alive, but often it is so polluted with chlorine, chemicals, toxic metals, etc., that it is not safe to drink it as such. So in order to get rid of these harmful moieties I am buying bottled water, and I have also installed an R.O. water purifier in my house”.
Creating a "healthy water" means removing the harmful agents but keeping the beneficial minerals. Minerals in drinking water are more easily and better absorbed than minerals from food. But devices like R.O. purifiers remove everything from the water, harmful bacteria as well as beneficial minerals. This stripped water cannot sustain life even in a fish bowl. Like humans all fish require minerals to prosper, and if allowed to live in R. O. types of waters they will all perish. If this type of water is ingested for long periods of time, it will certainly result in leaching out of the valuable body minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and silica. Mineralized water is needed for all cellular functions and if there are no minerals in your drinking water your body will try to rob the minerals from some other parts of your body system to satisfy its needs. Mostly the bones and teeth are the worst victims to lose calcium, magnesium, etc. Although one can take mineral supplements to replace them, but it is not easy to replace the minerals in our body with the same speed with which we have lost them
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Hindu Rites, Rituals, Customs & Traditions
HINDU RITES, RITUALS, CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
Why is Om considered sacred?
Om is a solemn and sacred invocation to God. Chanting Om is a purifying experience for all Hindus. Also written as Aum, its three syllable represnt a, u and m represent Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh and invokes their blessings. The three syllables also represent the three Vedas — Rig Veda, Yajur Veda and Sama Veda.
Why should one face the east when praying?
When offering prayers it is suggested that a person must face East. Even during auspicious ceremonies the person conducting the ceremony faces the East. There are specific reasons for this. The Sun rises in the East. The Vedas accord great significance to the rays of the rising sun. In the Atharva Veda it is said that ‘the rising sun destroys all kinds of diseases. It protects one from all causes of death...to break the bondage of death stay connected with the light of the sun.’ The rays of the rising sun are rich in a variety of ways with the ability to destroy harmful diseases. Sunlight is constituted of seven colours — violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. On either side, ultraviolet and infra red rays flank these. Each of these colours contribute their energy to sunlight. This energy assists the successful completion of auspicious ceremonies.
Why do Hindus consider Tulsi the most sacred plant?
According to ancient Hindu belief, it is essential that at least one Tulsi plant exists in the courtyard of every home. It is customary to plant Tulsi in the month of Kartik. The Skandpuran says that one gets rid of the sins of as many lives as the number of Tulsi plants one grows. The Padampuran asserts that wherever there is a garden of Tulsi plants that place is like a pilgrimage. Representatives of Yama, the God of Death, cannot enter this home. Homes plastered with soil in which the Tulsi grows are free from disease. Air that carries the fragrance of Tulsi benefits people it comes in contact with. Even if one Tulsi is grown, the presence of Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh and other gods is assured. Benefits of pilgrimages like Pushkar and that of rivers like Ganga are also available there. Tulsi leaves have excellent qualities and whoever consumes them thrice daily achieves purity and benefits of the chandrayan fast (related to waning and waxing of the moon).
The mighty Sun
In the Suryopanishad, it is said that the gods, gandharvas and sages reside in the rays of the sun. Irrespective of who you are, without reverence to Surya nothing can be attained. In the Rig Veda, it is said that prayers to Surya free one from sins, disease and poverty, and bless one with happiness and long life. They also bless one with vigour, strength, virility and divinity.
Why do Hindus use the swastika on auspicious occasions?
The Swastika is a benedictory or auspicious mark in the form of a cross, the four arms of which are bent at right angles. Besides Hindus, other communities and religions also consider this mark auspicious. It is therefore customary to make this mark before any auspicious ceremony or function. In the Ganeshpuram it is said that the Swastika is a form of Lord Ganesh. The Swastika is also known as ‘Satiya’, which is symbolic of the Sudarshan Chakra. People also consider it as a symbol denoting plus (+). That makes it a symbol of prosperity. The four dots around the Swastika are symbolic of the four directions around us. Religious texts explain that the eight arms of the Swastika are symbolic of the earth, water, air, sky, mind, emotions and feelings. The four main arms point in four different directions. They represent the four eras — Satyug, Dwaparyug, Tretayug and Kalyug. The four arms are also symbolic of the four basic aims of human pursuit — dharm (righteousness), arth (prosperity), kaam (passion), and moksha (salvation). They are also symbolic of the four faces and four hands of Brahma and of the four Vedas. In the Amarkosh, it is referred to as a pure abd auspicious blessing.
The golden silence
Maun-vrat literally means a vow to keep silent. For spiritual growth it is essential that one’s speech must be pure. To acquire purity of speech the practice of silence is important. It is believed that through silence one is able to achieve one’s desires. One attains the abode of Lord Shiva. Along with maun-vrat it is essential that some time must be spent in offering prayers. In the Bhagavad Gita, 17/16, it is said, ‘Contentment of the mind, amiable temperament, silence, religious meditation and good thoughts reflect austerity of the mind.’ Silence is placed mid-way between other qualities. It begins with control of the mind. Once the mind is controlled, one becomes friendly. One begins to look kindly towards others. One cuts down on useless speech and thinks more of God. There is conservation of energy and a person experiences greater inner strength.
Is the soul really immortal?
Hindu religious texts assert that the soul is part of the Supreme Spirit. Therefore, like Gods, the soul too is eternal. However, in this world the soul has an entity. When the soul enters a body, it is given the name of the person. The Bhagavad Gita states that the soul was never born, nor does it die. It will not emerge again. It is unborn, eternal, everlasting and without age. Even when the body is destroyed the soul remains untouched.
—Why is the namakaran ceremony important? Why is Ahuti offered in a yagya... Hundreds of such Hows and Whys have been answered in the book Hindu Rites, Rituals, Customs & Traditions, published by Pustak Mahal. You may visit www.pustakmahal.com for more details.
Why is Om considered sacred?
Om is a solemn and sacred invocation to God. Chanting Om is a purifying experience for all Hindus. Also written as Aum, its three syllable represnt a, u and m represent Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh and invokes their blessings. The three syllables also represent the three Vedas — Rig Veda, Yajur Veda and Sama Veda.
Why should one face the east when praying?
When offering prayers it is suggested that a person must face East. Even during auspicious ceremonies the person conducting the ceremony faces the East. There are specific reasons for this. The Sun rises in the East. The Vedas accord great significance to the rays of the rising sun. In the Atharva Veda it is said that ‘the rising sun destroys all kinds of diseases. It protects one from all causes of death...to break the bondage of death stay connected with the light of the sun.’ The rays of the rising sun are rich in a variety of ways with the ability to destroy harmful diseases. Sunlight is constituted of seven colours — violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. On either side, ultraviolet and infra red rays flank these. Each of these colours contribute their energy to sunlight. This energy assists the successful completion of auspicious ceremonies.
Why do Hindus consider Tulsi the most sacred plant?
According to ancient Hindu belief, it is essential that at least one Tulsi plant exists in the courtyard of every home. It is customary to plant Tulsi in the month of Kartik. The Skandpuran says that one gets rid of the sins of as many lives as the number of Tulsi plants one grows. The Padampuran asserts that wherever there is a garden of Tulsi plants that place is like a pilgrimage. Representatives of Yama, the God of Death, cannot enter this home. Homes plastered with soil in which the Tulsi grows are free from disease. Air that carries the fragrance of Tulsi benefits people it comes in contact with. Even if one Tulsi is grown, the presence of Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh and other gods is assured. Benefits of pilgrimages like Pushkar and that of rivers like Ganga are also available there. Tulsi leaves have excellent qualities and whoever consumes them thrice daily achieves purity and benefits of the chandrayan fast (related to waning and waxing of the moon).
The mighty Sun
In the Suryopanishad, it is said that the gods, gandharvas and sages reside in the rays of the sun. Irrespective of who you are, without reverence to Surya nothing can be attained. In the Rig Veda, it is said that prayers to Surya free one from sins, disease and poverty, and bless one with happiness and long life. They also bless one with vigour, strength, virility and divinity.
Why do Hindus use the swastika on auspicious occasions?
The Swastika is a benedictory or auspicious mark in the form of a cross, the four arms of which are bent at right angles. Besides Hindus, other communities and religions also consider this mark auspicious. It is therefore customary to make this mark before any auspicious ceremony or function. In the Ganeshpuram it is said that the Swastika is a form of Lord Ganesh. The Swastika is also known as ‘Satiya’, which is symbolic of the Sudarshan Chakra. People also consider it as a symbol denoting plus (+). That makes it a symbol of prosperity. The four dots around the Swastika are symbolic of the four directions around us. Religious texts explain that the eight arms of the Swastika are symbolic of the earth, water, air, sky, mind, emotions and feelings. The four main arms point in four different directions. They represent the four eras — Satyug, Dwaparyug, Tretayug and Kalyug. The four arms are also symbolic of the four basic aims of human pursuit — dharm (righteousness), arth (prosperity), kaam (passion), and moksha (salvation). They are also symbolic of the four faces and four hands of Brahma and of the four Vedas. In the Amarkosh, it is referred to as a pure abd auspicious blessing.
The golden silence
Maun-vrat literally means a vow to keep silent. For spiritual growth it is essential that one’s speech must be pure. To acquire purity of speech the practice of silence is important. It is believed that through silence one is able to achieve one’s desires. One attains the abode of Lord Shiva. Along with maun-vrat it is essential that some time must be spent in offering prayers. In the Bhagavad Gita, 17/16, it is said, ‘Contentment of the mind, amiable temperament, silence, religious meditation and good thoughts reflect austerity of the mind.’ Silence is placed mid-way between other qualities. It begins with control of the mind. Once the mind is controlled, one becomes friendly. One begins to look kindly towards others. One cuts down on useless speech and thinks more of God. There is conservation of energy and a person experiences greater inner strength.
Is the soul really immortal?
Hindu religious texts assert that the soul is part of the Supreme Spirit. Therefore, like Gods, the soul too is eternal. However, in this world the soul has an entity. When the soul enters a body, it is given the name of the person. The Bhagavad Gita states that the soul was never born, nor does it die. It will not emerge again. It is unborn, eternal, everlasting and without age. Even when the body is destroyed the soul remains untouched.
—Why is the namakaran ceremony important? Why is Ahuti offered in a yagya... Hundreds of such Hows and Whys have been answered in the book Hindu Rites, Rituals, Customs & Traditions, published by Pustak Mahal. You may visit www.pustakmahal.com for more details.
Monday, July 23, 2007
CAN is the word of POWER
Book Review
CAN is the Word of POWER
Refreshing and invigorating, like a whiff of fresh air.
While the influence of Western-based Management and Success Gurus is discernible in most books published on these subjects, “ Can is the word of Power “ published by Unicorn Books and distributed by Pustak Mahal, New Delhi, is clearly the product of the writer’s unique experiences and beliefs.
Barendra Kumar has, after years of painstaking research, and funds of emotional involvement on his part, presented a work, which will inspire the reader to get up and get going in the direction of his dreams and aspirations.
The author systematically analyses the ingredients, which combine to create success in life and its many endeavours.
The first step is to decide that we “ CAN “. The rest, if followed faithfully, follows, leading to the fulfillment of the aspiration. We decide that we CAN become healthier, richer, more successful, make, discover, or invent something useful, create a work of art, have a happy family, achieve academic success, serve others, etc.
Achievers throughout history, the writer notes, be they Mahatma Gandhi, Charles Dickens, Shakespeare, Dale Carnegie, Columbus, Edison, Fleming, the builders of the Pyramids, the Taj Mahal, or the scientists behind the Space Missions, had one aspect in common – they fervently believed in their ability to achieve their aims – they had absolute faith in the implications of the word – CAN.
Once we decide that we CAN, we must decide -- HOW?
The book shows the way.
Without GOD, nothing is possible. Faith in the absolute power of the creator is a must in achieving our aims.
Prayer follows this. “ More things are wrought by prayer, than this world can dream of, ‘ the writer quotes Tennyson. Prayer is the most powerful form of energy.
We must believe that what we are doing is necessary and we need to accomplish it for the greater good.
Nature than gets to work to ensure that we succeed.
However, if we have doubts, if we indulge in giving negative commands to our emotions, minds, bodies, or morale and we ensure our own defeat.
The writer analyses the importance of the right attitudes, better education and training, right friends, good company, the value of character, discipline, competence, persistence, proper manners, optimism, discipline, harmonious relations with others, and the need to honour parents, teachers and counselors.
Barendra Kumar stresses that conscious management of the mind, body, emotions, and habits cannot be overlooked if we wish to achieve our aims.
The writer liberally quotes from renowned achievers. “ We live in a marvelous age, Live in it! Too many of us just exist in it! ” Martin Panzer, and the quote on teachers, “ There is something finer far, something rarer than ability. The ability to recognize ability “ is memorable.
He quotation from Fr James Keller, seems to be the essence of the message of the excellent book—
It is better to light a candle, than to curse the darkness. “
The book is a must for school and college libraries and for all those interested in doing more than merely living.
CAN is the Word of POWER
Refreshing and invigorating, like a whiff of fresh air.
While the influence of Western-based Management and Success Gurus is discernible in most books published on these subjects, “ Can is the word of Power “ published by Unicorn Books and distributed by Pustak Mahal, New Delhi, is clearly the product of the writer’s unique experiences and beliefs.
Barendra Kumar has, after years of painstaking research, and funds of emotional involvement on his part, presented a work, which will inspire the reader to get up and get going in the direction of his dreams and aspirations.
The author systematically analyses the ingredients, which combine to create success in life and its many endeavours.
The first step is to decide that we “ CAN “. The rest, if followed faithfully, follows, leading to the fulfillment of the aspiration. We decide that we CAN become healthier, richer, more successful, make, discover, or invent something useful, create a work of art, have a happy family, achieve academic success, serve others, etc.
Achievers throughout history, the writer notes, be they Mahatma Gandhi, Charles Dickens, Shakespeare, Dale Carnegie, Columbus, Edison, Fleming, the builders of the Pyramids, the Taj Mahal, or the scientists behind the Space Missions, had one aspect in common – they fervently believed in their ability to achieve their aims – they had absolute faith in the implications of the word – CAN.
Once we decide that we CAN, we must decide -- HOW?
The book shows the way.
Without GOD, nothing is possible. Faith in the absolute power of the creator is a must in achieving our aims.
Prayer follows this. “ More things are wrought by prayer, than this world can dream of, ‘ the writer quotes Tennyson. Prayer is the most powerful form of energy.
We must believe that what we are doing is necessary and we need to accomplish it for the greater good.
Nature than gets to work to ensure that we succeed.
However, if we have doubts, if we indulge in giving negative commands to our emotions, minds, bodies, or morale and we ensure our own defeat.
The writer analyses the importance of the right attitudes, better education and training, right friends, good company, the value of character, discipline, competence, persistence, proper manners, optimism, discipline, harmonious relations with others, and the need to honour parents, teachers and counselors.
Barendra Kumar stresses that conscious management of the mind, body, emotions, and habits cannot be overlooked if we wish to achieve our aims.
The writer liberally quotes from renowned achievers. “ We live in a marvelous age, Live in it! Too many of us just exist in it! ” Martin Panzer, and the quote on teachers, “ There is something finer far, something rarer than ability. The ability to recognize ability “ is memorable.
He quotation from Fr James Keller, seems to be the essence of the message of the excellent book—
It is better to light a candle, than to curse the darkness. “
The book is a must for school and college libraries and for all those interested in doing more than merely living.
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Four Objectives of Human Life
Most human beings are ignorant about the true purpose of their existence. They spend their life in mundane pursuits. It is indeed a pity.
What, then, is the way out?
Long ago, Rishis in India discovered the means to make life meaningful. And laid down four objectives – Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha - to achieve that. This forms the basis of Hinduism, as well as of this book.
I have recently read a book by the author JM Mehta who has faithfully recounted the above four objectives in his book "Four Objectives of Human Life" to help better understand the Indian philosophy of life. Readers will discover means to merge the material and spiritual aspects of life harmoniously for the ultimate fulfilment.
The book contains 10 chapters. They explain Human life, means to achieve the four objectives of Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha, segments of human life and the ways to go about it.
According to the author, Hindu philosophy states that humans have four objectives in life: Dharma (right conduct), Artha (right wealth), Kama (right desire or sensory pleasure) and Moksha (spiritual liberation). To accommodate the myriad of human existence, different stages of life exist, allowing the individual to express himself.
The author explains that each person is free to experience as much wealth (artha) or sensory pleasure (kama) as he or she desires, just as long as no one gets hurt in the process. Only by completely satiating the desires can the individual finally realize the inadequacies in their material wants. Along the way people realize the things that ensured happiness yesterday do not do so today. The novelty has faded and everything appears ordinary. Every achievement brings temporary happiness. Every failure brings a feeling of hurt. Ultimately, one realizes the futility of chasing happiness through desires of body, mind and intellect. For example, by indulging in material pleasures repeatedly, the pleasure begins to wane and search for something much grandeur starts.
Western philosophy tells us that abstinence and self-control is the key to overcoming most desires. This is the exact opposite from the Hindu line of thinking. To the Hindu, abstinence from desire is not normal for the individual with strong wants. By not experiencing the pain and impermanence of his desires, the individual merely lives a static life without inching toward the much-needed realizations. Most people in the society never recognize the impermanence of their wants and desires. At least, they don't learn them in one lifetime.
Each individual gets an infinite number of opportunities to understand the impermanence and suffering involved in all the ‘wants’ in this present life. As each stage of wants comes to a natural end, the individual is presumed to move along, just like any other natural event that occurs in life.
The author further says that giving up of the "me" mentality is the most important and critical aspect of spiritual development. Without the giving up of the ego and everything that makes up the superficial character of the individual, he cannot open himself up to the realization of the ‘infinite’. To use a Buddhist example, most people see the world by looking through a pipe, blinded by their own narrow viewpoint of themselves and reality. Liberation involves doing away with the pipe to perceive reality as it truly is. With desires and wants far behind him, the spiritual seeker is free to visualize the nature
of the universe and his part in it.
Read this book. It may be a small book, nevertheless, it competently talks to you about how to explore and live life to the full.
I would appreciate a considered view point on this.
Let us exchange our opinion and learn from each other.
What, then, is the way out?
Long ago, Rishis in India discovered the means to make life meaningful. And laid down four objectives – Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha - to achieve that. This forms the basis of Hinduism, as well as of this book.
I have recently read a book by the author JM Mehta who has faithfully recounted the above four objectives in his book "Four Objectives of Human Life" to help better understand the Indian philosophy of life. Readers will discover means to merge the material and spiritual aspects of life harmoniously for the ultimate fulfilment.
The book contains 10 chapters. They explain Human life, means to achieve the four objectives of Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha, segments of human life and the ways to go about it.
According to the author, Hindu philosophy states that humans have four objectives in life: Dharma (right conduct), Artha (right wealth), Kama (right desire or sensory pleasure) and Moksha (spiritual liberation). To accommodate the myriad of human existence, different stages of life exist, allowing the individual to express himself.
The author explains that each person is free to experience as much wealth (artha) or sensory pleasure (kama) as he or she desires, just as long as no one gets hurt in the process. Only by completely satiating the desires can the individual finally realize the inadequacies in their material wants. Along the way people realize the things that ensured happiness yesterday do not do so today. The novelty has faded and everything appears ordinary. Every achievement brings temporary happiness. Every failure brings a feeling of hurt. Ultimately, one realizes the futility of chasing happiness through desires of body, mind and intellect. For example, by indulging in material pleasures repeatedly, the pleasure begins to wane and search for something much grandeur starts.
Western philosophy tells us that abstinence and self-control is the key to overcoming most desires. This is the exact opposite from the Hindu line of thinking. To the Hindu, abstinence from desire is not normal for the individual with strong wants. By not experiencing the pain and impermanence of his desires, the individual merely lives a static life without inching toward the much-needed realizations. Most people in the society never recognize the impermanence of their wants and desires. At least, they don't learn them in one lifetime.
Each individual gets an infinite number of opportunities to understand the impermanence and suffering involved in all the ‘wants’ in this present life. As each stage of wants comes to a natural end, the individual is presumed to move along, just like any other natural event that occurs in life.
The author further says that giving up of the "me" mentality is the most important and critical aspect of spiritual development. Without the giving up of the ego and everything that makes up the superficial character of the individual, he cannot open himself up to the realization of the ‘infinite’. To use a Buddhist example, most people see the world by looking through a pipe, blinded by their own narrow viewpoint of themselves and reality. Liberation involves doing away with the pipe to perceive reality as it truly is. With desires and wants far behind him, the spiritual seeker is free to visualize the nature
of the universe and his part in it.
Read this book. It may be a small book, nevertheless, it competently talks to you about how to explore and live life to the full.
I would appreciate a considered view point on this.
Let us exchange our opinion and learn from each other.
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Hindu way of life more flexible than others?
Rites, rituals and customs play a major role in the life of every person, irrespective of religious affiliations. The recent past has witnessed some hardening of religious stances.
However, unlike other religions where many customs are mandatory, the Hindu way of life is comparatively flexible, with people of different regions follow variable customs and traditions.
I have just read a book HINDU RITES, RITUALS, CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS by a globe-trotting Indian author PREM BHALLA and published by PUSTAK MAHAL in India.
The author has taken a holistic view of life - certainly not intended to promote Hindu or Hinduism - and explains that a monotonous way of doing things could bring boredom. He further says that the vividness observed in the Hindu scriptures is meant to ensure that in the hustle and bustle of daily life in this materialistic world, people do not lose sight of the spiritual goals - to achieve complete contentment in life.
If Hinduism offers humanity this much without expecting anything in return, I believe proponents of every religion should read the above or similar kind of book and borrow good ideas from it. And vice-versa too.
I would appreciate enlightened views of the readers on this.
However, unlike other religions where many customs are mandatory, the Hindu way of life is comparatively flexible, with people of different regions follow variable customs and traditions.
I have just read a book HINDU RITES, RITUALS, CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS by a globe-trotting Indian author PREM BHALLA and published by PUSTAK MAHAL in India.
The author has taken a holistic view of life - certainly not intended to promote Hindu or Hinduism - and explains that a monotonous way of doing things could bring boredom. He further says that the vividness observed in the Hindu scriptures is meant to ensure that in the hustle and bustle of daily life in this materialistic world, people do not lose sight of the spiritual goals - to achieve complete contentment in life.
If Hinduism offers humanity this much without expecting anything in return, I believe proponents of every religion should read the above or similar kind of book and borrow good ideas from it. And vice-versa too.
I would appreciate enlightened views of the readers on this.
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