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Hinduism by Sri Swami Sivananda

Introduction A Religion of Freedom Hindu Mythology Emphasis on Practice Law of Karma Hindu Sects Glory of Hinduism Introduction to Hinduism Hinduism is the religion of the Hindus. It is the oldest of all living religions. Hinduism is not a man-made religion. It was not founded by any single person. It is not based on a set of dogmas preached by a particular set of teachers. It was not started as a system, like Islam or Christianity. It is the product of the seers of the Vedas. It was developed from age to age by the teachings of Avataras, Rishis, Vedas, the Upanishads, the Gita and the Itihasas. It will exist as long as the world lasts. There is a peculiar, mysterious spiritual force that is ingrained in the heart of every Hindu. Hinduism is also known by the names Sanatana Dharma and Vaidika Dharma. Sanatana Dharma means eternal religion, the Ancient Law. Vaidika Dharma means the religion of the Vedas. The Vedas are the foundational scriptures of Hinduism.
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UDHAVA GITA

 There are several Hindu Scriptural  texts by the name Gita though this name has come to be synonymous with the  Bhagavad Gita because of its popularity. There is another Gita which goes by  the name Uddhava Gita which is also in the format of a dialogue between Krishna  and his dear friend, Uddhava.  The timing  of this dialogue is when the Lord’s incarnation as Krishna is nearing its end.  The destruction of Yadava clan by mutual fratricidal fighting has already  started on account of a curse by the holy men on them. During such turbulent times  Krishna advised the Yadavas to move to Prabhasa for prayers. At this point  Uddhava, the great devotee and attendant of Krishna, apprehending the impending  danger, approached him for spiritual instructions.  Instructions to Uddhava by Lord Krishna known as "The Uddhava-Gita" starts from verse 40, Chapter 6, Book 11 of  Shrimad-Bhaagavat MahaPuran and ends after Chapter 29. It has more than 1,000 verses. This is al
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