A practical approach to preparation and performance of Hindu Last Rites in North America. Includes a brief traditional ceremony, with additional readings and prayers for following days. Basic text in English; Sanskrit recitations and quotes in Sanskrit lettering with English transliteration and translation. Prof. Subhash Kak: Dr. A.V. Srinivasan is America’s foremost interpreter of Vedic ritual for our generation.Antyeshti provides much inspirational material for comfort and understanding. Prof. Jeff Long: “.not only a ‘how-to’ guide to the Hindu funerary rites. The list of suggested readings from Hindu scriptures for those who have recently suffered the loss of a loved one is a great resource.”.