Synopsis Author's submission. 1. The mystery of creation : views of science and religions. 2. The transition of sacrifice to image-worship. 3. The theology of Salagrama and growth of Bhagavatism. 4. The principle of Krsna and development of Bhagavatism. 5. Growth of other sects vis-a-vis Bhagavata sect in Hinduism. 6. Antiquity of Hinduism and its nature. 7. Human face of God in Hinduism. The epilogue. Appendices: i. Determining the time of introduction of Salagrama worship. ii. The Narayaniya episode of Santi Parvan of Mahabharata. Bibliography. References. Index of words.