The Sraddha - The Hindu Book Of The Dead - English | by R.C.Prasad/ Hindu Religious Book

• Discover the Sacred Rituals of the Afterlife – The Essence of Sraddha in Hindu Tradition
"When remembrance becomes a ritual, the departed never truly leave."

• The Sraddha – The Hindu Book of the Dead is a profound exploration of Hindu death rituals, ancestral rites, and the philosophical understanding of life beyond death. Authored by renowned scholar R.C. Prasad, this book acts as a spiritual guide, illuminating one of the most significant yet often misunderstood aspects of Hindu dharma—the Sraddha ceremony.

• Rooted in ancient scriptures and timeless tradition, this book provides a comprehensive insight into how Hindus honour their ancestors through elaborate rituals meant to ensure peace, liberation, and continued blessings from the departed souls.

• What is Sraddha?
• Sraddha is the sacred ritual performed for the deceased ancestors, based on the belief that the soul’s journey doesn’t end with death.
• It is a spiritual offering of faith, food, and prayer, performed by the family members to express gratitude and to seek peace for the departed.
• The ritual is traditionally conducted on the death anniversary or during the Pitru Paksha period, following precise Vedic guidelines.
• This book explains the rituals, mantras, procedures, and spiritual significance of Sraddha, demystifying its deep-rooted relevance in Sanatana Dharma.

• What You Will Learn from This Book
• The philosophical meaning of death and afterlife in Hindu thought.
• The step-by-step procedure of performing Sraddha rituals, including Pinda Daan, Tarpana, and Homa.
• The significance of Karma, Pitru Rina (debt to ancestors), and how Sraddha helps release and honour this debt.
• Insights from ancient texts like the Garuda Purana, Manu Smriti, and Bhagavad Gita, which offer a spiritual framework for understanding the necessity of ancestral rites.
• Practical instructions for conducting ceremonies in modern times while staying true to the original Sanskrit traditions.

• The Relevance of Sraddha in Today’s World
• In a world that often overlooks the importance of ancestral connections, this book helps revive the cultural and spiritual wisdom of our forebears.
• Sraddha rituals are not just acts of mourning—they are powerful gestures of love, remembrance, and spiritual healing.
• Performing these rites strengthens the karmic lineage of the family, inviting blessings, stability, and peace into the household.

• Why This Book Matters
Reading The Sraddha – The Hindu Book of the Dead is more than a religious act—it is an invitation to deepen your connection with your ancestors, understand the cycle of life and death, and walk the sacred path of tradition with knowledge and reverence.

• Honour your roots. Perform your dharma. Understand the eternal journey of the soul.
Order your copy today and uncover the timeless secrets of life beyond death.