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Hinduism Today : India's Heritage, Humanity's Treasures; The UN Watches Over Hindu Sites, Volume July/August/September 2011

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Abstract

The July-August-September, 2011 edition of Hinduism's flagship spiritual magazine, Hinduism Today, has been released in digital form and is now available for free on your desktop. This issue takes you on a wondrous adventure through time as well as culture showcasing nine historic sites of ancient India. Get ready for an awe inspiring and thought provoking journey! We start with true our feature article with a magnificence recognizable by all of humanity. These nine ancient Hindu related sites demonstrate craftsmanship and artwork so awe-inspiring that the United Nations’s body for education, science and culture, (UNESCO) has deemed them as worthy of protection and care for the benefit of all of humanity. Our writers and photographers explore these temples and caves, dating back as early as 200 bce, introducing us to a depth and breadth of the rich Hindu landscape. You will be charmed by the historical accounts from western explorers. On a heart warming note, the middle section of this issue introduces our newly published "Hindu Children's Modern Stories, Books One and Two." These books bring the wisdom of the traditional yamas and niyamas to a modern format that today’s children will be able to understand and apply. With these books, you can pass Hinduism's treasured values to a new generation in a way that is fun and morally educational. The story entitled "Be Satisfied with What You Have" is fully excerpted, including ample illustrations, from the second book on the niyamas. Being only one story out of 20, it’s only a taste of what is offered in the two books. Prepare yourself for an enlightened moral teaching delivered in a fun and contemporary way! A 15-page collection of richly diverse articles spanning scripture, philosophy, lifestyle, interview, pilgrimage, priesthood, and health will open your eyes to new ideas and a different way to approach life’s basic challenges. Introducing a cutting edge perspective is Jay Lakhani’s article entitled "Challenging Mater

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