Hindu Last Rites: Antyeshti

Download or read book Hindu Last Rites: Antyeshti written by Dr. A. V. Srinivasan and published by Periplus Line LLC. This book was released on with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical approach to preparation and performance of Hindu Last Rites in North America. Includes a brief traditional ceremony (recommended as a last resort if a qualified priest is not available), with additional readings and prayers for following days. Basic text in English; Sanskrit recitations and quotes in Sanskrit lettering with English transliteration and translation. Prof. Subhash Kak: Dr. A.V. Srinivasan is America's foremost interpreter of Vedic ritual for our generation...Antyeshti provides much inspirational material for comfort and understanding. Prof. Jeff Long: "...not only a 'how-to' guide to the Hindu funerary rites... The list of suggested readings from Hindu scriptures for those who have recently suffered the loss of a loved one is a great resource."