Description
Learning Hinduism:
A Step-by-Step Guide for the New Generation
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Discover Hinduism with Joy, Pride, and Purpose!
A Joyful Journey Through Hinduism—For Children Ages 6 to 13
The book “Learning Hinduism—A Step-by-Step Guide for the New Generation” is a warm and engaging introduction to Sanatan Dharma, commonly known as Hinduism, created especially for children ages 6 to 13 who are growing up outside India but want to stay connected to their spiritual roots. This book will instill pride, peace, and understanding in their hearts.
With 15 inspiring chapters, reflection activities, and vibrant cultural insights, this book is a perfect companion for a Hindu Dad or Mom raising kids outside India, home libraries, interfaith education, Bal Vihar classes, Hindu school programs at the Hindu temples, and giving gifts for birthdays, Diwali, or religious milestones.
Written in friendly, easy-to-understand language, this beautifully crafted book covers
- What is Hinduism, and what is Sanatan Dharma?
- What does it mean to be a Hindu child growing up in America?
- The meanings behind gods, goddesses, and stories from our epics
- Life lessons from the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, and Mahabharata
- What it means to live as a proud Hindu in a modern world
The book also includes
Parent’s Guide: Step-by-Step Guidelines for Parents Who Can Support Their Child’s Journey.
Teacher’s Guide: Chapter-wise guidelines for teachers who can guide young hearts on the Hindu path in their classroom.
About Raj Shah
A software engineer by profession, Indian culture enthusiast, ardent promoter of Hinduism, and a cancer survivor, Raj Shah is a very positive and forward thinking person. Living in the United States since 1969, he considers the US as his Karmabhoomi, but does not forget his Mathrubhumi India even for a minute.
Promoting the rich culture and heritage of India and Hinduism has been his motto ever since he arrived in the US. Keeping those principles in mind he co-founded an organization – the VIP (Volunteers of India’s Progress) Club in Clifton, New Jersey, in 1972. Since then, he has been instrumental in promoting several community organizations. He serves as a Chairman of Board of Directors, Hindu University of America, South Florida campus.
Raj has written several articles on wide variety of subjects like, Hinduism, Indian culture, Hindu wedding and Indian Festivals. He has also written two books titled, Chronology Of Hinduism – Documenting the History of the World’s Oldest Religion and Understanding Hinduism – The Basic Facts about Hinduism and Frequently Asked Questions. He has also written a few Children’s books, Holi Hai, The Complete Ramayana in 100 Tweets and Welcome to my beautiful Mandir.
Grand dad of four lovely grand children, Raj is a family man and strongly believes in the old Hindu concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – “The whole world is one family.”
You can follow Raj Shah on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rajshahusa.
To set up an interview or a book reading and signing, please contact Raj Shah