About Hindu Philosophy for an Inquisitive Mind
“Hindu Philosophy for an Inquisitive Mind” is a compelling exploration of ancient Hindu philosophical teachings, tailored for the analytical and questioning mind of today’s readers. In particular, three common paths to Moksha (Liberation) have been explored – Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Jñāna/Gyan Yoga.
This book stands out in the crowded field of Hindu philosophy as it doesn’t only present what has been stated in various Hindu philosophical teachings but more importantly focuses on the rationales behind those teachings.
The book brings a unique style of discussing these complex concepts through –
• Q&A Format: The book is structured as a dialogue between ‘Aham’ (the seeker) and ‘Brahman’ (the learned guide), so that the various philosophical concepts and themes are challenged and questioned, making it appealing to both sceptics and believers.
• Logical Reasoning: The text provides rational explanations for spiritual concepts so that readers don’t have to accept them as gospel.
• Practical Application: Instead of merely stating philosophical principles, the book focuses on how the ancient wisdom still applies to contemporary life challenges and situations.
• Simplistic Writing Style: Deep philosophical ideas have been broken down into digestible and relatable chunks with day-to-day examples, making the content easier to comprehend. The book consciously avoids/minimises the use of complex, archaic, meta-physical terms that are difficult to grasp for modern readers.
The book is broken into 11 chapters (12 including introduction), each exploring a different fundamental aspect of the Hindu philosophy including –
• Attachments and Desires – How they can lead to Suffering and Misery.
• Karma-Phal (Returns/Rewards of your Karma)
• Purushartha (Goals of life) and Nishkāma Karma (self-less actions)
• Law of Karma – How your Karma impacts you?
• Good and Evil – Ethical dilemmas and how to deal with them.
• Duty (Swadharma) – How to decipher and deliver on your Dharma?
• Non-Resistance and Self-Sacrifice (Path of Karma Yoga)
• Path of Love (Path of Bhakti Yoga)
• Māyā and Avidya – Paradoxical traps of Māyā and how to break free?
• Guna (Innate Qualities) – Innate qualities that drive your personality and nature.
• Identifying your True Self: Brahman (Path of Jñāna/Gyan Yoga)
This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Hindu philosophy, regardless of their religious background. It offers a fresh perspective on timeless wisdom, inviting readers to question, explore, and ultimately discover their own path to enlightenment.
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Author Bio:
Siddharth Bhaskar is a London based Management Consultant working in the field of supply-chain and operations since 2008. He completed his Masters (dual degree in Business/Management) from ESCP Business School (Ranked #5 in FT European Business Schools 2024) and Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon (Ranked among Top 10 B-Schools in India). Siddharth also actively works with and invests in early-stage start-ups to help them scale rapidly. In addition, he teaches ‘Management Consulting in Practice’ to the Masters students at the ESCP Business School’s London campus.
Siddharth has been interested in the Hindu Philosophies since an early age and has spent countless hours studying scared Hindu texts, undertaken Vipassana meditation courses and attended various lectures on Advaita Vedanta by learned monks.