The second chapter provides guidance on the upbringing of children. The first chapter is an exposition of “Om” and other names of God. The book contains fourteen chapters, the contents of which are detailed below: Chapter The word Hindu is a Persian word, used by the Muslims and the renaming of the Vedantic religion to 'Hindu' demonstrates the level of weakening to the Vedantic faith. The word Hindu does not appear any where in the Vedic texts or even the Bhagavad Gita. The word Hindu is an improper word or misnomer- the correct word is Vedantic or Sanathana Dharma, a religion based upon the Vedas. ![]() Like with any aging society without reforms, the customs gave way to superstition and ignorance wherein practice superseded reason and the spread of blind faith threatened degradation of 'Hindu' society. The caste system based on birth became strong and gave rise to further fragmentation. ![]() Great differences developed among the different sects and divided and weakened Hindu society. Their practitioners slowly migrated away from the teachings of the Vedas attaching greater significance to their founders and their preachings. ![]() During the Middle Ages of Indian history, many faiths and sects sprang up in religious and social spheres of Hindu society.
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