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625 (Illustrated Throughout In Full Color and B/W) Preface This book is written to provide convenient access to the essence of the Vedic/Hindu philosophy, and quick and easy understanding of its core principles and concepts. This book is to help preserve and protect the genuine Vedic doctrine and show the basis upon which it is founded, the cause of its conclusions, and what is it ultimate goal. The numerous verses that are quoted or referenced will provide extra clarity for this purpose. It is also presented in an easily understandable format wherein a person can quickly gain the insights and depths of the Vedic philosophy without the confusion that many people who are new to this may encounter. Therefore this book can also be used as a handbook and guide for a clear to ones own personal and in-depth spiritual development. The Essential Heart of Hinduism When we say heart of Hinduism, we mean a couple of things. First, we can mean the essence of its doctrine. The essence of Hinduism refers to the core of its philosophy that is upheld and supported by the Vedic scripture. Thus, if a philosophy or viewpoint is not corroborated by Vedic Principles, as found or explained the Vedic texts, then it cannot really be considered a part of the Vedic path. Furthermore, if a religion disagrees with the Vedic dharma, then it also cannot be a part of the Vedic tradition, or Hinduism. Amongst all of the outlooks and views found within it, no matter whether it is Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Advaita (believing the Absolute is impersonal) or dvaita (accepting the Absolute as a Supreme person), and so on, we can ask, what is the most essential part of it? What is the most important knowledge to know? Behind all of the stories, legends, traditions and mysteries, what is the core of its philosophy that I should unders