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An important work of scholarship, this book provides a detailed analysis of the literary traditions of Magadha, an ancient Indian kingdom. Shastri's insights into the history and religious practices of Magadha make this book an invaluable resource for...

This fascinating collection of myths explores the Hindu and Buddhist traditions, providing insight into the ancient beliefs and customs of these cultures. Through the myths, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the religious and philosophical...

A collection of eight lectures by renowned spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda, this volume presents a comprehensive introduction to Vedanta philosophy. Drawing on his personal experiences and insights, Vivekananda lays out a practical and accessible...

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...

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...

In R̰gved̾a 10.158 Su͆kt̾a, R̰s͚i Caks͚u So̾rya beseeches Su͆rya D̾evat̾a͆ for eyes to correctly see and understand our world. There is no doubt we need that kind of clarity for understanding our beautiful yet bewildering universe, especially when we as...

Religious procession is a significant dimension of religion in South Asia. Processions are central not only in Hinduism, but also Islam, Christianity, Jainism and Sikhism, which have large procession rituals. The last years have seen an increase in...

For the first time, 3 religious gods have spoken onedharma i.e. dharma veda.Dharma veda consists of dharma sookths from variousgods. Everything in this book is from God's own words.You will get the wisdom ofDharmaAdharmaBrahm NamavaliBrahm's...

This book is for those people who want to read and relearn about various important Sanskrit Vedic mantras and know about meaning. There is a chapter on astrological Yantra but it is dangerous to go there without gurus so it has been just summarized...

The content of the book contains the remarks and the opinions held by Sri Ramkrishna Deva in relation to the Vedic experiences in the course of his instructions and dialogues to his disciples as well as to mankind. Along with it, side by side, the Vedic...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format...

Im Vedanta geht es um das philosophische und erfahrungsmäßige Streben nach dem Höchsten Absoluten, das im Sanskrit mit dem Begriff Brahman bezeichnet wird. Brahman ist das Äquivalent für das, was im westlichen theologischen und philosophischen Denken...

This book is an original and rich meditation on Krishna, his facets and meaning within the Mahabharata, and his deeper spiritual meaning for contemporary readers of all religions or none. Reading carefully Queen Kunti’s hymn of praise in the...

In recent times opportunistic teachers have presented Kundalini Yoga shorn of its deepest spirituality and focused only on hatha yoga and uninformed pranayam. In fact, the purpose of Kundalini Yoga is Self-realization. As a result of dumbing down the...

The book Up-to-date Gita aims to provide knowledge of The Gita to the common man in the simplest form, eliminating the remoteness of the same for people. Generally, the common man may prefer to stay away from The Gita due to it being in Sanskrit and...

This book is a detailed overview of The Vedas, the holy book of the Hindus. The most important Hymns are quoted in full; extracts are also included from the Brahmanas, the part of the Rig Veda that that guides the Brahmans, the highest class of priests,...

Mahatma Vidur – a Dharmaraj, was respected by Lord Krishna for his devotion to people's welfare and proficiency in every sphere of knowledge.He is the paragon of truth, dutifulness, impartial judgement, steadfast dharma and embodiment of inner...

<p><b><i>Yoga; Or, Transformation</i> by William J. Flagg offers a comprehensive comparative analysis of religious beliefs, spiritual transformation, and mystical practices across various cultures and traditions...

A comparative study of wonder in South Asian religions.

'Gita' is the recording of the dialogue between God, Sri Krishna and His most dear disciple, Arjuna. It is the summary and essence of Hinduism.This book is a presentation of Bhagavad-Gita by subject matter. Mahatma Gandhi once said, "When disappointment...

A concise view of Hindu philosophy, including insight into the Karmic cycle and Yogic disciplines as revealed through the divinity of Holy Gita, which is an extract of supreme wisdom hidden in the Holy Vedas and Upanishads.

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...

The Taittariya and Aittareya Upanishads is a book written by Edward Roer and published in 1850. The book is a translation of two ancient Hindu texts, the Taittariya Upanishad and the Aittareya Upanishad. These texts are part of the Vedas, the oldest...

The Strength of Hindooism: Or Hindoo Mythology is a book written by Eli Noyes in 1846. The book is an exploration of the mythology and religious beliefs of the Hindu religion, also known as Hindooism. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Hindu...

The Satapatha-Brahmana is a sacred text of Hinduism that describes the rituals and sacrifices performed by the priests in ancient India. Part 5 of the book contains Books 11-14 and is presented according to the text of the Madhyandina School, one of the...

The Sacred Books of the Aryas, Part 1, Apastamba and Gautama, is a book written by Georg Buhler in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive insight into the teachings of four ancient Indian schools of thought, namely Apastamba, Gautama, Vasishtha, and...

This ancient Indian text is one of the shortest and most profound of the Upanishads, the sacred scriptures of Hinduism. It explores the nature of consciousness and the self, and is considered a key text in the Advaita Vedanta tradition. This edition...

In this book, Annie Besant provides an in-depth analysis of the character of Shrî Râma Chandra, an avatar of Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology, and explores the significance of his life and teachings in the context of contemporary society. She delves into...

A translation of a catechism on the Shaiva religion from Tamil, authored by two Mudaliyars, providing an introduction to the doctrine and practice of the Shaiva faithThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of...

In 'The Imitation of Sánkara,' author Manilal Nabhubhai Dvivedi provides an in-depth exploration of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy of the Hindu sage Sánkara. Drawing on a range of primary sources, including the Upanishads and the works of Sánkara...

The God Juggernaut and Hinduism in India offers readers a firsthand account of Hinduism in India through the author's personal experiences and extensive study of the religion's sacred texts. With its richly detailed descriptions and insightful...

This book provides a detailed study of the Sádháran Bráhmo Samáj, a Hindu reform movement founded in Bengal in the nineteenth century. The author examines the origins, beliefs, and practices of the movement, and explores its impact on Indian society and...

A beautifully rendered translation of the Rigveda, one of the most important texts in the Vedic canon, featuring richly descriptive hymns to the gods and spiritual insights on the nature of existence.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"Provides us with a masterful account of how socially marginalized segments of the African and Indian communities of Trinidad and Tobago developed trance-based religious cults linked with differing cultural heritages. Penetrating deeply into these two...

A highly original discussion of problems of philosophy of religion from the Indian point of view. The whole exposition shows that the Christian theologian who will take the trouble to study Indian religion seriously, and not merely “historically”...

This book explores the ethical and social implications of unilateral gifts of esteem, offering a perceptive guide to the uniquely South Asian contributors to theoretical work on the gift.

Sustaining a Hindu universe at an everyday life level requires an extraordinary range of religious specialists and ritual paraphernalia. At the level of practice, devotional Hinduism is an embodied religion and grounded in a materiality, that makes the...

This is a translation of the chapter on perception of Kumarilabhatta's magnum opus, the Slokavarttika, one of the central texts of the Hindu response to the criticism of the logical-epistemological school of Buddhist thought. In an extensive commentary,...