In Why I Am A Hindu, one of  India's finest public intellectuals gives us a profound book about one of the world's oldest and greatest religions. Starting with a close examination of his own belief in Hinduism, he ranges far and wide in his study of the faith. He talks about the Great Souls of Hinduism. He delves deep into Hinduism's most important schools of thought. He explains important aspects and concepts of Hindu philosophy and masterfully summarizes the lessons of the Gita and Vivekananda's ecumenism, and explores with sympathy the 'Hinduism of habit' practised by ordinary believers. He looks at the myriad manifestations of political HInduism in the modern era, including violence committed in the name of the faith by right-wing organizations and thier adherents.  HOwever, he also makes the point that it is precisely because Hindus form the majority that India has survived as a plural, secular democracy.