Post by Kanchi Periva on Jul 21, 2012 12:10:57 GMT 5.5
Dear Members,
We would like to introduce to you details about a nice book on "The Great Hindu Tradition" - authored by Sri Sarma Sastrigal, a practising sastrigal & a popular author, who is also a respected member of our Forum. We strongly encourage everyone of you interested in Sanatana Dharma and Dharma Sastra to buy a copy of this book, which will assist our Sastrigal in contributing many more such books to the society.
Details about the book:
The Hindu has covered the book release function in a nice article which is available here in the following link: www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article902082.ece#.TwbZMQgfjXg.gmail
Sri Kanchi Mutt has given the following introduction (Srimukham) for the book: (excerpts)
".....Brahmasri Sarma Sastrigal, an ardent devotee of our Srimatam, has written many books in Tamil on the performance of Vedic rituals. His latest book 'The Great Hindu Tradition' in English seems to be an encyclopedia on the rituals of our Sanatana Dharma. It is observed that he has taken great strain in bringing out this book only to make the younger generation of the Hindu community realize the intricacies of the Vedic way of life.
This book will certainly help them know about our hoary heritage. We appreciate the continuous and steadfast endeavour of Brahmasri Sarma Sastrigal in publishing such valuable and useful books on the traditional Hindu way of life.
We pray Sri Maha Tripurasundari Sameta Sri Chandramouleeswara Swami to shower Their blessings on Brahmasri Sarma Sastrigal and those who are involved in publishing such valuable books.
We bless his continuous, selfless and enduring service that brings welfare to all."
Price & Availability details :
The book is priced at Rs. 200/- only and it is available at the Indological Book House, Apparswamy Koil street, Opp. sanskrit College, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004.
Those who like to get it by post can send Rs. 250/- by cheque across India drawn in favour of "Sarma Sastrigal" and mail it to:
Sri Sarma Sastrigal,
B2, Aditya apartments,
1A, Kavarai street,
West Mambalam,
Chennai 600 033.
For overseas buyers it is $20 which covers shipping also.
Book Review :
"Dilip", a journal from Mumbai, started at the Blessings and direction from the Kanchi Maha Periva, which is devoted to Religion and Science, says in its Book Review about the book 'The Great Hindu Tradition':
"....The essence of rituals, their primary significance, the practical aspects and the required attitude of the performer have all been very nicely brought out in modern idiom by the learned author Sri Sarma Sastrigal.
It has several chapters on subjects that include 1) About Vedas 2) Significant rituals 3) Apara Karma and Sraaddha 4) Hundreds of FAQs on daily rituals and culture etc etc. in addition to exclusive chapters on revered Maharishis and Mahabharata.
There has been a great demand for such books among Hindu community people settled abroad particularly those above the age of 30 years. This book will certainly help to know about Hindu hoary heritage. It may not be an exaggeration to say that this book will make the younger generation of the community to realise the intricacies of the Vedic way of life.....''
Photos & Review :
We would like to introduce to you details about a nice book on "The Great Hindu Tradition" - authored by Sri Sarma Sastrigal, a practising sastrigal & a popular author, who is also a respected member of our Forum. We strongly encourage everyone of you interested in Sanatana Dharma and Dharma Sastra to buy a copy of this book, which will assist our Sastrigal in contributing many more such books to the society.
Details about the book:
The Hindu has covered the book release function in a nice article which is available here in the following link: www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article902082.ece#.TwbZMQgfjXg.gmail
Sri Kanchi Mutt has given the following introduction (Srimukham) for the book: (excerpts)
".....Brahmasri Sarma Sastrigal, an ardent devotee of our Srimatam, has written many books in Tamil on the performance of Vedic rituals. His latest book 'The Great Hindu Tradition' in English seems to be an encyclopedia on the rituals of our Sanatana Dharma. It is observed that he has taken great strain in bringing out this book only to make the younger generation of the Hindu community realize the intricacies of the Vedic way of life.
This book will certainly help them know about our hoary heritage. We appreciate the continuous and steadfast endeavour of Brahmasri Sarma Sastrigal in publishing such valuable and useful books on the traditional Hindu way of life.
We pray Sri Maha Tripurasundari Sameta Sri Chandramouleeswara Swami to shower Their blessings on Brahmasri Sarma Sastrigal and those who are involved in publishing such valuable books.
We bless his continuous, selfless and enduring service that brings welfare to all."
Price & Availability details :
The book is priced at Rs. 200/- only and it is available at the Indological Book House, Apparswamy Koil street, Opp. sanskrit College, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004.
Those who like to get it by post can send Rs. 250/- by cheque across India drawn in favour of "Sarma Sastrigal" and mail it to:
Sri Sarma Sastrigal,
B2, Aditya apartments,
1A, Kavarai street,
West Mambalam,
Chennai 600 033.
For overseas buyers it is $20 which covers shipping also.
Book Review :
"Dilip", a journal from Mumbai, started at the Blessings and direction from the Kanchi Maha Periva, which is devoted to Religion and Science, says in its Book Review about the book 'The Great Hindu Tradition':
"....The essence of rituals, their primary significance, the practical aspects and the required attitude of the performer have all been very nicely brought out in modern idiom by the learned author Sri Sarma Sastrigal.
It has several chapters on subjects that include 1) About Vedas 2) Significant rituals 3) Apara Karma and Sraaddha 4) Hundreds of FAQs on daily rituals and culture etc etc. in addition to exclusive chapters on revered Maharishis and Mahabharata.
There has been a great demand for such books among Hindu community people settled abroad particularly those above the age of 30 years. This book will certainly help to know about Hindu hoary heritage. It may not be an exaggeration to say that this book will make the younger generation of the community to realise the intricacies of the Vedic way of life.....''
Photos & Review :