{"product_id":"the-philosophy-and-significance-of-idol-worship","title":"The Philosophy and Significance of Idol Worship","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"70\"\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"73\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"89\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Divine Life Society\u003cbr data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"116\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swami Sivananda\u003cbr data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"148\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"186\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003cbr data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"192\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013\u003cbr data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"214\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8170522629\u003cbr data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"239\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.5 cm × 12.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eThe Philosophy and Significance of Idol Worship by Swami Sivananda explains the spiritual meaning and importance of idol worship in the Hindu tradition. The book clarifies many misconceptions about the practice and shows that idol worship is a symbolic and practical method of focusing the mind on the Divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eSwami Sivananda explains that the human mind needs a concrete form to concentrate upon during spiritual practice. Idols and sacred images serve as powerful symbols that help devotees develop devotion, concentration, and spiritual awareness. Through sincere worship, the devotee gradually transcends the external form and realizes the presence of the Divine within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eThe book also discusses the philosophical foundation of idol worship in Vedanta and the role it plays in spiritual development. It highlights how rituals, symbols, and sacred images act as aids that guide the seeker from external worship to internal realization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eWritten in simple and clear language, this book is helpful for readers who wish to understand the deeper meaning behind traditional Hindu worship practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Life Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50957946192176,"sku":"TheDivineLifeSociety_8170522629","price":100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/idg062.webp?v=1772882402","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/the-philosophy-and-significance-of-idol-worship","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}