This volume is an English translation of a great historical novel by the poet and author Padmanadha. It was composed in 1455 AD, originally in “old Gujarati”, and has been hailed by scholars as the finest literature and greatest testimony to the valiant struggle for survival which Hindus faced in he medieval period of invasions by Turkish Sultans.

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Even though many misconceptions about Hinduism exist in the world, with it often being portrayed as a religion of blind belief, outdated customs and social problems, most sincere individuals who have looked deeper into Hinduism have been appreciative and amazed at the philosophic sophistication, poetic beauty and tolerant spirit in this the world’s most ancient religion. The following are quotes of several scholars intellectuals of relatively modern times speaking about Hinduism, with particular emphasis on Hinduism’s scientific temperament…   

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‘Touched by Truth: A Contemporary Hindu Anthology’ is one of the many books that Hindu Voice UK is sent every month from publishers or authors hoping to promote their work. Due to time and space constraints, many of these books are unfortunately not reviewed. But ‘Touched by Truth’ had something which made it stand out from the pack.

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Though they say you that you shouldn’t judge a book from its cover, many a wise man has been guilty, and it’s partly because of this (that fiery red and yellow cover) that I picked up the book ‘Decolonising the Hindu Mind’, by the multilingual Belgian scholar Dr Koenraad Elst (click here for Hindu Voice Interview with Dr Elst). In my defence I would like to say that the catchy title had something to do with it as well.