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The Book ‘ Hinduism : Past , Present and Future ‘ for the Gen Next tries to provide the reader and the Hindu Youth in particular with basic information regarding the Vedas and other important scriptures which shaped Hindu beliefs and traditions, the stories of its important Gods and Goddesses, the wide diversity in , Hindu customs , systems of worship , fasts and festivals, temples and places of pilgrimage etc . , all at one place . It attempts to rationalise some of the beliefs and traditions in a scientific manner and clear the mythological superstitions , which have grown around them. The book also aims to enlighten the people about the great advances in science made by the Hindus at a time when none of the modern tools and equipments were available , long before the western scientists who are now given credit for them . It also explains why and how all that knowledge gradually degenerated and was replaced by superstitions . Hindu youth need to know this if they have to walk in the world with their heads held high . After all , there is something unique about Hinduism , which has enabled it to live so long and to draw attention of the troubled world once again. The present volume seeks to present all this in a short picture of the glorious past of Hinduism and its present problems , along with a vision for the future when it can emerge as the universal religion of the world .