About the Book: Faith : 40 Insights into Hinduism
Why are Hindus so ritualistic? Why do they worship idols? Were Hindus always
casteist? Are Hindus supposed to be vegetarian? Why is a Hindu prayer different
from a Muslim or Christian prayer? Did the arrival of Muslim invaders a thousand
years ago destroy Hindu culture? Answering key questions on Hindu philosophy and
associated Indian history in simple, lucid, engaging ways, and exploring the
often curious customs and beliefs that are an intrinsic part of the Hindu faith,
Devdutt Pattanaiks latest book is a treasure house of information on the complex
tenets of Hinduism. For many a curious reader,