Students around the world are sometimes asked to prepare a paper on Hinduism. Non-Hindu students often find it difficult to understand Hinduism because of the diverse information available. A good book dealing with a comprehensive overview of Hinduism is still a rarity and the net result is that new students to Hinduism will be lost in the jungle of information discussing the various facets of Hinduism.
Two ideal books for any student who would like to have an overview of Hinduism are:
- The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of the World's Oldest Religion by Swami Bhaskarananda.
- The concept of Hinduism by T.K. Mukundan.
Both the books introduce the Hindu religion and its concepts in a lucid language, especially, keeping in mind the readers who are novices to Hinduism.
The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of the World's Oldest Religion by Swami Bhaskarananda is available online for purchase on Amazon
The concept of Hinduism is published by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai. Not sure whether this book is available online.