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.
There is only one sin. That is weakness.... The only saint is that soul that never weakens, faces everything, and determines to die game.
-Swami Vivekananda