H.V. Bhatt’s The Critical Hindu is an essential guide to understanding the origins of Hindu beliefs, rituals and practices. As a child who grew up in a Raj guru family of Dungarpur in Rajasthan, Bhatt was taught the logic and thinking behind most of Hindu religious practices by his parents. Now it’s his turn to pass on the knowledge to the next generation acquired during a long and rewarding life and career. In this illuminating book, the author captures the beauty, power and simplicity of Hindu faith, the Sanatan Dharma, as lovingly explained to him when he was just a curious boy.

A short and compulsory reading for Hindus and non-Hindus alike, The Critical Hindu comes at a critical point in Indian history and civilization when there is much confusion and misunderstandings about our ancient faith. Divided into four parts and written in a conversational style with short questions and answers, this book covers the past, present and future of Sanatan Dharma and shed light upon the ancient land and customs of people where this great religion was born.

As an author and speaker, Bhatt combines his cool logic and scientific temperament with the revolutionary spirit of a reformist like Swami Vivekananda. Through this book, he takes readers to the glorious age of Gurukula ashrams where Rishi-Munis, our great teachers and ancestors, taught and passed on their knowledge for the benefit of the whole of humanity and the world.