Author: Albedil Margarita, "Hinduism: Creative Rhythms": Margarita Albedil, a leading Russian Indologist, Doctor of Historical Sciences, invites the reader into the multifaceted world of one of the oldest religions in the world. Her book is not just a systematic exposition of the philosophical schools and sacred texts of Hinduism, but a deep study of its internal dynamics, the "creative rhythms" that permeate all spheres of existence. Unlike religions familiar to Western consciousness, the Hindu tradition knows no rigid boundaries between the sacred and profane, the physical and the spiritual, myth and history. The author subtly reveals this paradox, showing that behind the diversity of gods and rituals lies a living, ever-renewing cosmos in which ritual and poetry, sacred topography and everyday practices form part of a grandiose whole. The publication is addressed to all those who are interested in the spiritual traditions of the East, and will become an indispensable guide in understanding the philosophical and cultural heritage of India.