How to Become a Hindu

Contents

Vishayasūchī

विशयसूची

Dedication—Samarpanam§

Introduction—Bhūmikā§

1. Personal Encounters with Hinduism§

2. Religious Loyalty and Commitment§

3. Gurudeva Speaks on Entering Hinduism§

4. Gurudeva Speaks on Ethical Conversion§

5. Does Hinduism Accept Newcomers?§

6. Beliefs of All the World’s Religions§

7. Six Steps of Conversion §

Real-Life Severance Letters and Other Personal Documents §

8. Choosing a Hindu Name §

Sanskrit Birthstar Syllables§

A Collection of Hindu Names§

9. Embracing Hindu Culture§

10. Nine Questions About Hinduism§

Conclusion—Nirvāhaṇam§

Sanskrit Pronunciation—Ucchāraṇa Vyākhyā§

Glossary—Śabda Kośa§

Colophon—Antyavachanam§