Symbolism In Hinduism

Many find it difficult to think conceptually. Only a select handful are able to comprehend the transcendental essence, which is formless. For most people, the idea of the pure and limitless must be expressed in a more vulgar way in order for their minds to imagine it and for them to think about it. We call these 'symbols' of the Supreme Truth, the Eternal Ground, idols. An idol, thus, stands for an ideal. It's like looking at a photograph in a studio when we don't know what the ideal behind a certain idol is! One would have seen more in it than what the black-and-white image depicts if it had been the beloved's photo. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone who are seeking to understand the significance of the symbols. The success of the book can