Books by Diana Eck
“This is a short book, and Diana Eck does a beautiful job. She talks about sighting the deity. This is not about just going to the temple; this is about the deity visiting with you. And how do I explain the concept of divine visitation, if you’re not in the space where visitation is sought by the devotee in an active sense of the way? I just cannot explain the importance, the essence, the depth of Hindu devotion, or a Hindu’s relationship to the divine, unless we have visited and collectively been in a ritual space.” Read more...
Sravana Borkataky-Varma, Anthropologist
Interviews where books by Diana Eck were recommended
The best books on Hinduism, recommended by Sravana Borkataky-Varma
With no founder, prophet or book recognised as a definitive authority, Hinduism is notable for its diversity. Jawaharlal Nehru, independent India’s first Prime Minister, described it as being “all things to all men”. Here, Hindu practitioner and scholar Sravana Borkataky-Varma explains the essence of the religion, and recommends five books that are informative for readers who are familiar with Hindu traditions as well as those who are looking for their first introduction.
