This 1,008-page sourcebook answers all questions to quench the soul's thirst for God- and Self-knowledge. Every spiritually-inclined human being will be enriched by the path revealed in this extraordinary book. India’s tolerant and diverse vision of the Divine is all here: meditative, devotional, philosophical, scriptural and yogic. In Dancing with Siva—Hinduism’s Contemporary Catechism, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, in question-and-answer style, guides the aspirant deep into the Hindu heart. Lavishly illustrated with 165 original, full-color paintings from India. Resources include a massive timeline, comparisons of all world religions, a children’s primer and more.
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Simply amazing!!! A must read by all!!!,
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This review is from: Dancing with Siva (Master Course) (Paperback)
I came across this book during my frantic search of a religion that could answer those long standing questions of life which have been bugging me for ages, and never looked back since.
This book presents almost every aspect of life from Hindu perspective, such as explanation of the soul, our purpose on earth, marriage and family, gender roles, social responsibility, death, reincarnation, and also an unbiased comparison of most other major world religions. Every topic is presented in a simple short topics which makes reading this book such an ease. The views, stated in the book have very good explanation and reasons on why it is in such a manner. For example, reasons to be vegetarian, law of karma(good deed), praying to statues and why every human soul are unique. It allows readers to question and reason on each views before accepting them. The views in the book makes so much sense, and will certainly will give a good clear picture of the depth of hindusim and change anyone view that hinduism is merely praying to statues. I am most impressed that the book says hindus view all other religion with respect and they believe "The truth is one, but paths are many". To call it merely another book is an understatement. It is the book of life! Being first part of the tri-book mastercourse by subramuniyaswami, it explains abt the fundamental of hinduism. His second book "Living with Siva" gives a practical approach on how to lead a hindu way of live and the final book "Merging with Siva" allows serious seekers to experience God himself throught meditation and yoga. Yes, Yoga, it is more than a physical & breathing exercise that have been practised by most western society without realising the true value of Yoga. For serious seekers, this master course books are also being used by Himalayan Academy of Kauai for systematic learning through correspondence studies. I would recommend this book to everyone, including the non believer, because this book is not only about believe/faith alone but more about way of life and guide to personally experience God himself. More reviews of this book by can be found on 5th edition of the book; the isbn is 0945497482
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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A Hindu masterpiece,
This review is from: Dancing with Siva (Master Course) (Paperback)
This single book re-affirmed my faith in Saivite Hinduism and is a must for anybody who is interested in Hinduism. It provided the necessary answers in both short and long formats to suit all types of readers. It furthermore provided only the necessary scriptural quotes to validate the view point. There is also a website with resourceful teachers that are ever-ready to assist you with your understanding of this masterpiece. I have since been a guest speaker on Saivite Hinduism at our theo-philosophical society and local church. The audiences are always amazed at the practicality and robustness of Saivite Hinduism. This book is so complete that I my presentations focuses on 'difficult' questions that other religions often try to avoid.
Hinduism is NOT a single religion but rather is a family of independant religions. All Hindu religions accept the scriptural authority of the Vedas and are thus considered 'family' religions. All Hindu religions have independant Agamic scriptures that 'independently' interpret the Vedas. There are 4 major Hindu religions. This concept of spiritual democracy is Hinduism greatest strength but provides immense confusion of the beginner. The Hindu beginner often seeks answers in different Hindu religions and ends up with contradictory philosophies and soon loses interest. This book provides all the answers to the most contemporary spiritual questions from the oldest Hindu religion; Saivism.
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