Julesburg Public Library

Religions of the World provide a very informative, non-biased view into some of the world's most practiced religions.

"Hinduism is said to be the world's oldest religion. Yet the word 'Hindu' is of foreign 18th-century origin. Hinduism is defined as a polytheistic religion, but Mahatma Gandhi famously declared that one can be a Hindu without believing in any god. Hinduism appears to accommodate endless contradictions. It is a religion at least as much of myth as of history - it has no historical founder, no single authoritative book, and few central doctrines." "Introducing...

By recounting his own experiences at age fifteen, Deepak Chopra, a noted Hindu author and physician, provides a blueprint for teens who are seeking their own spiritual paths.

"Introduces readers to the religion of Hinduism. The book explores the history of Hinduism, its belief system, its structure and organization, and how it affects the daily life of its followers"--

Sona Sharma's house is full of people who joke often and argue sometimes. Relatives come unannounced, the phone rings frequently and friends drop in all the time. Then one day Amma tells Sona she is going to have a baby. Is that good? Sona isn't sure -- she has always enjoyed being an only child -- and straight away she has a word with her best friend, Elephant. When Sona learns that there will be a baby naming ceremony, she is determined to find...

Describes what happens inside a mandir and introduces the Hindu faith.

An introduction to Hinduism, the third largest religion in the world, and to the Hindu God Krishna.

Describes the history and meaning of Diwali and how the holiday is celebrated today.