World Religions: An Introduction

Ganga Somany was born a century ago and belonged to another era that believed religion was based on Truth and that simple living and high thinking was a way of life. She was a staunch secularist and an avid follower of Mahatma Gandhi. She wrote this path-breaking book, World Religions thirty-five years ago as a teaching tool for use in school so that children would learn that all religions are based on Truth and that differences, if any, are man-made. In her travels, Ganga found that schools in London would also teach children the rudiments of religion and philosophy—subjects that were not necessarily covered in exams. The book introduces the world’s ten most popular religions through fables and insightful life-sketches of their founders. Colourful illustrations and photographs enhance the reading experience. The book’s aim is to promote peace, contentment, love and harmony among the world’s 8.2 billion people who follow one of these religions. The author’s daughter, Malati Kanoria, brings to you this abridged and edited version of her mother’s book, World Religions: An Introduction in the hope that children will read it to know the truth behind the world’s important religions.