A stupendous work and a veritable mine of information on all aspects of Hinduism! Arranged in alphabetical order. The topics dealt in greater detail are: religion, philosophy, mythology, rituals, scriptural works, festivals, and pilgrim centres. Other topics include astrology, biographies of religious personalities, iconography, Sanskrit language of literature, temples and religious institutions. A must for all students of Hinduism.
Learn to feel yourself in other bodies, to know that we are all one. Throw all other nonsense to the winds. Spit out your actions, good or bad, and never think of them again. What is done is done. Throw off superstition. Have no weakness even in the face of death. Do not repent, do not brood over past deeds. Be aazaad (free).
-Swami Vivekananda