In this appealing publication, readers seeking spiritual enlightenment and those interested in comparative religion will find a succinct, simply written introduction to one of the world's greatest and oldest religions. The author explores Hinduism's numerous great scriptures and describes the religion's historical and geographical basis, with a focus on the Vedas. The Vedas are one of the most significant works of Hindu literature, ranking with the Upanishads, the Mahabharata, and the two major Hindu epics, the Ramayana. The Vedas, which are analogous to the Judeo-Christian Bible in certain ways, is the original holy scriptures of Hinduism and the foundation of its religion. Sample Vedic readings are provided by the author to provide readers with an insightful look into Hindu theology and its pantheon of gods and goddesses.