Hinduism Books

In this book, Chittamuru Ramaiah explores the concept of Brahma Vidya, or knowledge of the universal consciousness. He offers readers a step-by-step guide to achieving this knowledge, and explores its significance in the Hindu tradition. This book is an...

This comprehensive collection of the writings of the Swami Vivekananda offers a fascinating insight into the teachings of one of the most important spiritual leaders of the 19th century. With insightful commentary and analysis, it provides a...

This is an edition of the Srauta Sutra, a Hindu text that describes the rites and rituals of the Srauta tradition. The book includes the Sanskrit text with an English translation, as well as commentary from the editor, Alfred Hillebrandt. It also...

Isa Kena Katha Prana Mundaka and Mänduka Upanishads is a collection of four important texts from the Upanishads, the ancient Indian philosophical and spiritual texts which are considered to be among the foundational works of Hinduism. Edited by B.D...

The fifth volume of a comprehensive anthology of ancient Indian scripture known as the Vedas, this book contains a selection of hymns, prayers, and other devotional texts. These works are of great historical and cultural significance, and continue to be...

Dans cet essai, l'auteur examine le mythe des Ribhavas, une légende ancienne de l'Inde qui raconte comment ces divinités ont été élevées au rang de dieux. En étudiant le texte sanscrit et sa traduction française, il montre comment ce mythe a marqué...

This book contains a translation of the Atharvaveda, a sacred text in Hinduism that includes hymns, incantations, and a variety of rituals and spells. With insightful commentary by the translator, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in...

A Sanskrit text exploring the nature of consciousness and the human experience, written by various scholars and compiled by the ancient philosopher Abarasvmi.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

This classic translation of one of the foundational texts of Hinduism explores the meaning and significance of life, the nature of the universe, and the role of the individual in achieving enlightenment. Humboldt's insightful commentary helps to navigate...

A comprehensive and insightful exploration of Hinduism, drawing on original sources, texts, and illustrations to offer a complete picture of this complex and fascinating religion. Ideal for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Who were India’s foremost thinkers? What systems did they establish? What problems have agitated the minds of India’s philosophers, intellectuals and mystics? Tersely and in pleasing style Dr. Bernard has answered these questions satisfactorily...

Samkara (c.700 CE) has been regarded by many as the most authoritative Hindu thinker of all time. A great Indian Vedantin brahmin, Samkara was primarily a commentator on the sacred texts of the Vedas and a teacher in the Advaitin teaching line. This...

Hinduism has two major roots. The more familiar is the religion brought to South Asia in the second millennium BCE by speakers of Aryan or Indo-Iranian languages, a branch of the Indo-European language family. Another, more enigmatic, root is the Indus...

Pranayama und Mantra gehen Hand in Hand und funktionieren am besten zusammen. Die Verwendung eines Mantras in Verbindung mit Pranayama verbindet den Geist und das Prana, die Lebensenergie. Es kann Pranayama in Meditation verwandeln und der...

Moral values play an important role in moulding the attitude and approaches of children in their life. Moral values help the children go through the entire cycle of life as good human beings. So it is vital to impart moral values to children.Moral...

This book has been published keeping in mind the sentiments of millions of Hindus that live across the whole world. The book contains knowledge based on the data contained in various religious books. It is a result of hard work by a number of learned and...

On the Srimad Bhagwat Gita hundreds of commentaries have been written. Sitting on a railway station platform as a young boy with parents, the author has memories of daze and talk with his father that included that almost every person who understood a...

<p><b><i>Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda - Part V (1919)</i> by Swami Vivekananda is a comprehensive collection of the teachings, speeches, and writings of the renowned Indian spiritual leader, offering readers profound...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the...

Harivansa V1: Ou Histoire De La Famille De Hari (1834) est un livre �����crit par Alexandre Langlois. Il s'agit d'un ouvrage qui raconte l'histoire de la famille de Hari, une famille royale indienne. Le livre est divis����� en plusieurs parties qui...

In diesem Buch wird die indische Mythologie und deren Bedeutung im Hinduismus untersucht. Es bietet einen Einblick in die indische Kultur und Religion für jeden, der sich für die Geschichte und Mythologie Indiens interessiert.This work has been selected...

A classical Sanskrit commentary on the essence of the Vedanta philosophy written by the 16th century scholar, Vallabhacarya.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Tantra. The word conjures forth a million images – including sex, transgressive practices, and the occult. But how accurate are these portrayals, and how do they compare to actual Tantric practices in India? To the casual observer, Tantra appears...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Brahman-Knowledge is a book that provides an outline of the philosophy of Vedanta as set forth by the Upanishads and by Sankara. The book is written by L. D. Barnett and is a comprehensive guide to understanding the fundamental concepts of Vedanta. The...

""Shri Rama Chandra The Ideal King: Some Lessons from the Ramayana"" is a book written by Annie Besant that explores the character of Lord Rama, the hero of the ancient Indian epic, Ramayana. The book is a collection of essays that examine the qualities...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Emerson and Vedanta is a book written by Paramananda, a renowned Swami who was a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical and spiritual connections between the teachings of Ralph Waldo Emerson and the...

India and Her People is a book written by Swami Abhedananda, a renowned philosopher and spiritual leader of India. This book is an insightful exploration of the history, culture, and spirituality of India, and it aims to introduce readers to the essence...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Covering all the major Hindu practices, festivals, beliefs, gods, sacred sites, languages, and religious texts, this is the most comprehensive Hinduism dictionary of its kind. It contains 2,800 entries on everything from Tantra to temples, from bhakti to...

These are the stories of the manitous--the spirits who inhabit the supernatural world of the Ojibway (the Native American tribe of the Great Lakes and central Canada region). Harvested by an eminent expert from an ancient oral tradition, these sacred...

Embark on a captivating journey through the pages of "Colors of India: Vibrant Destinations and Cultural Encounters," a mesmerizing exploration that unveils the kaleidoscope of India's diverse landscapes, rich traditions, and vibrant cultural tapestry...

Sage Visvamitra ordered Rama to kill Tataka. 'Please accept my apologies, I do not fight or kill women,' Rama said humbly. 'Rama, as a Kshatriya, it is your bounden duty to protect the innocent and slay the wicked. You are a prince and the future king of...

<p><b><i>Inspired Talks by Swami Vivekananda</i> by Swami Vivekananda is a collection of enlightening conversations and discourses delivered by the renowned spiritual leader, offering readers profound insights into spirituality,...

Introduces the fascinating world of the Indian mystic and the universal appeal of his message. Selections from the original text and insightful yet unobtrusive facing-page commentary highlight the most important and inspirational teachings

The second book is about the importance of wellness, health, and meditation to manage stress and to be equanimous, the reasoning customs to mundane rituals, the importance of biology through the practical usage of Ayurveda, and understanding politics...

This book is about the author's spiritual travelling from day 1 to age 39 years. He talks about how he came to know about all his births.The author is highly inspired by Bhagwad Gita.

Presents a selection of Vivekananda's most inspiring lectures and a glimpse of his life through newspaper reports from the time, personal reminiscences from disciples and others close to him, and impressions of his life and message from world leaders.

This book analyses the religious ideology of a Tamil reformer and saint, Ramalinga Swamigal of the 19th century and his posthumous reception in the Tamil country and sheds light on the transformation of Tamil religion that both his works and the...

Dieses Buch bietet einen umfangreichen Einblick in die religiöse Bildung, Mythologie und Philosophie der Hindus mit besonderem Augenmerk auf ihre älteste Geschichte. Es ist ein wichtiger Beitrag zur Erforschung der indischen Kultur und Religion.This work...