Some Selected Popular Books on Hinduism Worth Reading

A Hinduism book is unique because it is typically part of a vast collection of sacred texts, with the "Vedas" considered the most central, which are believed to be eternal truths passed down through oral tradition, not attributed to a single prophet or founder, and often focus on philosophical concepts like karma and reincarnation, unlike many other religious texts that present a linear narrative or specific set of rules. 

Key points about Hindu scriptures:

• Multiple texts:

  Hinduism doesn't rely on a single holy book, instead drawing from a collection of texts including the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, and Mahabharata, each offering different perspectives and interpretations. 
• Oral tradition:

  The Vedas are considered "Shruti" meaning "what is heard," signifying their origin through oral transmission from ancient sages. 
• Philosophical focus:

  Hindu texts often delve deep into philosophical concepts like the nature of reality, the soul, and liberation (moksha). 
• Diverse interpretations:

  Due to the vastness and complexity of Hindu scriptures, different schools of thought within Hinduism can interpret the same texts in varying ways. 

Here are some of the popular books on Hinduism Worth Reading 

Bhagavad Gita…Graham Schweig, 2007

Many Many Many Gods of Hinduism…Swami Achuthananda, 2013

Bhagavata Purana…A. C Prabhupada, 1991

The Shiva Sutras…Ranjit Chaudhri, 2019

The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali: A New Edition, Translation, and Commentary…Edwin Bryant, 2009

The Principal Upanishads…Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, 1953

The Immortals of Meluha…Amish Tripathi, 2010

The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali…1972

Hanuman: The Heroic Monkey God…Joshua Greene, 2003

Kali: Slayer of Illusion…Sarah Caldwell, 2003

The Supreme Doctrine: Discourses on the Kenopanishad…Osho, 1977

Krishna: Lord of Love…James H Bae, 2003

The Essential Gita: 68 Key Verses from the Bhagvad Gita…2004

Essence of the Bhagavad Gita: A Contemporary Guide to Yoga, Meditation, and Indian Philosophy…Eknath Easwaran

Dialogue with Death: A Journey Into Consciousness…Eknath Easwaran, 1992

The Secret Teachings of The Vedas…STEPHEN KNAPP, 1986

99 Thoughts on Ganesha…Devdutt Pattanaik, 2015