'Many Many Many Gods of Hinduism: Turning believers into non-believers and non-believers into believers' by Swami Achuthananda is a spiritual venture. He speaks about the depth of religion and spirituality and its profound effect on people. The book discusses Hinduism and the nuances of the religion, including the dos and don'ts. The book takes you smoothly through the fundamentals and principles of the religion. It also covers the controversial topic of the Aryan Invasion Theory, idol worship, and many other things. That way, the book is bold because it speaks about many controversies that have followed the religion for a long time now.

The book takes you beyond the Hindu gods - Shiva, Kali, Krishna and Rama - and gives you a better understanding about Hinduism. It also speaks about how Hinduism was taken to the West. The author has written it in a way that can be understood by everyone. Some of the quotes are really noteworthy and inspirational, especially the one by Albert Einstein: 'We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made.' The culture, the customs, and the intricacies of the religion are all examined in fine detail. The book can be a guide to those who are getting into Hinduism or want to learn more about Hinduism.

The religion of Hinduism can be understood by shining a light on its culture, concepts, and controversies. Swami Achuthananda in Many, Many, Many Gods of Hinduism uncovers the sacred practices of this religion along with a bit of humor. Hinduism began in ancient India. Siddhartha Gautama or "the enlightened one" was born in 6th Century BCE in what is now the city of Nepal. He eventually abandoned his worldly life and he became a monk. For the rest of his days, he taught others how to find a precious cosmic consciousness. Enlightenment is the cosmic goal for salvation and Gautama's story is just one among many transformations. Some of the 64 chapter headings include: The Scorpion and the Turtle, The Banyan Tree, The Elusive Religion, Reincarnation, Ganesha, Mother Goddess, and My Karma Ran Over Your Dogma.

Swami Achuthananda manages to make a large subject very clear and entertaining. Since I live in the Western part of the globe, I began to learn about Hinduism from square one. I remember the non-violent, civil disobedience of Gandhi and how his struggle changed the political landscape in India. I was able to absorb the new information on the distinctly Eastern religion without getting overwhelmed. I liked learning about the culture of India with its curry-scented food, its grand Tashma Hall, and the respectful greeting of Namaste which looks like a prayer. Many, Many, Many Gods of Hinduism by Swami Achuthananda presents a wide range of information on Hinduism with no fixed agenda. The author says that he may 'turn believers into non-believers and non-believers into believers.'