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This volume presents the spiritual teachings of Hinduism - a major force in some of the most crucial areas of the world today. Here, in a wide selection from classical and modern texts, is the full sweep of its historical development and influence. From the earliest known hymns, epics, and moral treatises, through the writings of Tagore, Gandhi and Radhakrishnan, the spirit of Hinuism as a way of life is clearly presented. Arranged historically, the selections are each prefaced by an informative introduction.