Discovering Hinduism: Indian American author's children's book simplifies ancient faith
Ohio-based Indian American author Usha Mahajan has written a new illustrated children's book, Discovering Hinduism: The Timeless Path of Kindness, Truth & Love, aimed at making one of the world's oldest living traditions accessible to young readers aged six to 12. The 63-page book, designed for family reading and classroom use, presents Hinduism as a faith rooted in kindness, truth, and love.
What the Book Covers
Mahajan structures the book around core Hindu concepts including Dharma, Karma, Ahimsa, Moksha, and Seva, explaining each through simple, everyday examples. The section on Dharma, for instance, describes it as