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A fresh look at Yoga philosophy.Winner of the 2008 Rajinder and Jyoti Gandhi Book Award for Excellence in Dharma Studies presented by Taksha InstituteIn Yoga and the Luminous, a book that emerges from more than thirty years of practice, study, and...

This book is an indispensable resource for students and researchers wishing to develop a deeper understanding of one of the world's oldest and most multifaceted religious traditions.

This book examines the theory of consciousness developed by the school of Recognition, an Indian philosophical tradition that thrived around the 10th c. CE in Kashmir, and argues that consciousness has a linguistic nature.

Devotion: The most endearing path to the Dearmost One!There are as many definitions of devotion as there are devotees-each one, unique and beautiful. This anthology is a garland of poems in free verse in which the flowers of devotion have been strung...

DIAMOND IN THE HILLS : A BIOGRAPHY OF SADGURU SRI SRI ARJUN

Hey, would you like to live a happy and stress-free life? This book will enlighten you in the art of living and also show you the roadmap with the help of Bhagvad Geeta. Geeta touches on the fundamental problems faced by mankind, so it appeals to the...

By writing this book, the author wishes to share his perspective on Reality, the Cosmos, Life, Birth, Death, Rebirth, Transmigration, Divinity, the Karmic cycle, Moksha, Nirvana based on knowledge gathered from experience, Hindu scriptures and customs,...

Sanskrit Mantras for Kids makes learning about Indian culture fun and exciting! This book is filled with beautiful Sanskrit, easy-to-understand Hindi, and clear English translations. Children will love chanting these timeless Mantras.<br>Let your...

This Book is based on Ashtavakra Gita, the classic of Vedanta philosophy composed by Ashtavakra. Consolidating the highest flights of Vedic thoughts this work discusses the unity of the individual Self and the Supreme-Self through lucid, poetical...

This Journal contains outline of Ramashtakam (8 verses on Rama) around which Rama Name can be written. Also Transliteration & Translation of Ramashtakam Verses is provided on pages.The full text is also repeated at the end with Translation.A grid of...

The Bhagavadgita is one of the most sacred books of Hindus and contains profound philosophy reflecting the depth and breadth of Hinduism as no other scripture. It is meant for the devotees and servants of God, who are inclined to practice religious duty,...

Why is Bali the only Hindu island in Muslim Indonesia? Although Indonesia is overwhelmingly Muslim, 90 percent of the population in Bali is Hindu. In the title of Bali and Hinduism in Indonesia, a comprehensive study of Hindu society and culture in...

The biography of Shree Maa describes the extraordinary experiences of an enlightened being. Knowing her divinity from childhood, Shree Maa left home at an early age to reside in the seclusion of the Himalayas and devote her life to spiritual practices...

Echoes of Krishna: Unveiling the Self through Divine Wisdom                       "Dive into the mystical world of 'Echoes of Krishna:...

Dasbodh is spiritual instruction to a servant presented in the form of a discussion between a Master and listeners. Dasbodh is unique among spiritual texts as it not only gives spiritual instruction and expositions on a broad range of principles of...

ଆଲୋଚିତ ପୁସ୍ତକ "ଶକ୍ତି ଉପାସନା ଓ ବୈଦିକ ଦେବୀତତ୍ତ୍ୱ" ହେଉଛି ବିଜ୍ଞ ପାଠକମାନଙ୍କ ନିମନ୍ତେ ମୋର ଷଷ୍ଠ ଉପହାର । ପୂର୍ବ ପାଞ୍ଚଗୋଟି ପୁସ୍ତକ ସୁଧୀ ପାଠକମାନଙ୍କ ଦ୍ୱାରା ବହୁଳ ଆଦୃତି ଲାଭ କରିବା ପରେ ଏହି ଗ୍ରନ୍ଥର ସଂକଳନ ସକାଶେ ମୁଁ ଉତ୍ସାହିତ ହୋଇଥିଲି । ଏଥି ମଧ୍ୟରେ ବିସ୍ତୃତ ଭାବରେ ଉପରୋକ୍ତ...

Why did Jesus die on the cross? Does the atonement have any spiritual significance? This book is a bold and imaginative endeavor to make atonement theology rational, in a fresh way, in our interreligious world.Seeking connections between Christian and...

The Upanishads are among the source books of the Hindu faith, being the concluding portion of the Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, also the Vedanta. This selection of translations by Swami Nikhilananda contains the Svetasvatara, Prasna and Mandukya...

<p><b><i>The Schools of Vedanta</i> by P. Nagaraja Rao is a comprehensive exploration of the various schools of Vedanta philosophy, offering readers a profound understanding of the diverse interpretations and philosophies that...

The Brahmo Yearbooks for 1880-1882 is a historical book written by Sophia Dobson Collet in 1883. The book contains brief records of work and life in the Theistic Churches of India during the years 1880-1882. It provides an insight into the religious and...

The Pen of Brahma: Peeps into Hindu Hearts and Homes is a book written by Beatrice M. Harband and published in 1905. The book provides a glimpse into the lives of Hindus and their culture, customs, and traditions. Harband describes her experiences and...

This is the first full-length English translation of this major Tamil epic ever published in the West. It is an essential text for the study and understanding of South Indian devotional Hinduism.

A part of the “Vedas”, a collection of ancient manuscripts which form the basis for the Hindu religion, the “Upanishads” are ancient Sanskrit texts which contain arguably the most important spiritual aspects of the Hindu faith. Of...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

Norse Myth in English Poetry, written by Charles Harold Herford and first published in 1919, is a comprehensive exploration of the influence of Norse mythology on English poetry. The book covers a wide range of poets and their works, from the Anglo-Saxon...

Lord Gauranga V1: Or Salvation For All is a book written by Shishir Kumar Ghose and published in 1907. The book is a biography of Lord Gauranga, also known as Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who was a 16th-century Indian saint and founder of the Gaudiya...

Unveiling "The Ramayana Code": Ancient Wisdom for Modern SuccessIn the maelstrom of modern existence, the wisdom of the past can often illuminate the path to our future. "The Ramayana Code" unlocks the timeless secrets of one of the greatest epics ever...

Rites and customs of the Vedic Sanatan religion are not orthodox-as propagated by some rationalists-but are full of scientific knowledge and wisdom that have helped preserve nature and society until recent times. But both of these are now...

The Islamic concept of Qiyamat and the Christian percept of the day of judgment coincide with the prophecies in the Hindu KaalaGnyaanam written by the Sage Sree Pothuluru Veera Brahmendra Swami of the 17th century. Swamiji gave a graphic description of...

The ancient Indians first loved earth, water, air, fire, and sky called Pancha Boothas of nature. It was considered a WAY OF LIFE for them. Over time hundreds of idols and deities were created through Vedic texts. Along with Mahabharata and Ramayana,...

The entire world has known and revered our nation India as the world teacher since ancient times, and in every era, it has shared some new, invaluable, miraculous, divine, and magnificent knowledge and science, along with peace, happiness, and prosperity...

Saints are the great souls who have devoted their life, energy and experience for the welfare of the people. They are extraordinary human beings having great wisdom, vast experience and character worthy of imitation. They gifted everything to the world...

A heartfelt reflection of Hanuman Chalisa — the most popular Hindu devotional hymn to dispel fear and negativity.Hanuman Chalisa is one of the most powerful prayers and meditations of humanity. It is widely believed that chanting the Chalisa...

ಜಿಬಾನ್ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಅಥವಾ ಡೈಮಂಡ್ 1893 ರಲ್ಲಿ ಹೌರಾ ಪಟ್ಟಣದಲ್ಲಿ (ಕೋಲ್ಕತ್ತಾದ ಪಕ್ಕದಲ್ಲಿ) ಜನಿಸಿದರು. ತನ್ನ ದೇಹದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜಯೋಗದ ಮೂಲಕ ದೈವತ್ವವನ್ನು ಪಡೆದ ನಂತರ ಅವನು ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬ ಮನುಷ್ಯನ ಆತ್ಮವಾಗಿ ರೂಪಾಂತರಗೊಂಡನು. ಪರಿಣಾಮವಾಗಿ, ಅಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಜನರು ಕನಸಿನಲ್ಲಿ ತಮ್ಮ ದೇವರಂತೆ ಕಾಣುತ್ತಾರೆ - ಅವರ...

ജിബൻകൃഷ്ണ അഥവാ ഡയമണ്ട് 1893-ൽ ഹൗറ ടൗണിൽ (കൽക്കത്തയോട് ചേർന്ന്) ജനിച്ചു. തൻ്റെ ശരീരത്തിലെ രാജയോഗത്തിലൂടെ ഈശ്വരത്വം നേടിയ ശേഷം അവൻ ഓരോ മനുഷ്യൻ്റെയും സ്വയം രൂപാന്തരപ്പെട്ടു. തൽഫലമായി, സ്വപ്നങ്ങളിൽ അസംഖ്യം ആളുകൾ അവനെ അവരുടെ ദൈവമായി കാണുന്നു - അവൻ്റെ...

ജിബൻകൃഷ്ണ അഥവാ ഡയമണ്ട് 1893-ൽ ഹൗറ ടൗണിൽ (കൊൽക്കത്തയോട് ചേർന്ന്) ജനിച്ചു. തൻ്റെ ശരീരത്തിലെ രാജയോഗത്തിലൂടെ ഈശ്വരത്വം നേടിയ ശേഷം അവൻ ഓരോ മനുഷ്യൻ്റെയും സ്വയം രൂപാന്തരപ്പെട്ടു. തൽഫലമായി, സ്വപ്നങ്ങളിൽ അസംഖ്യം ആളുകൾ അവനെ അവരുടെ ദൈവമായി കാണുന്നു - അവൻ്റെ...

'...mummy and I were always fighting about her obsession with faith and ritual...Onour yaatras, she would show such deep faith and perform such fevered rituals that thewhole exercise would leave me exhausted. Every time I told myself I'd never go with...

This book has been written with the inspiration of Lord Krishna. I visited Shri Banke Bihari Ji's temple in Vrindavan on 5-10-2019. Suddenly an 8-year-old boy threw flowers at us and suddenly became invisible. His adorable form has been dissolved in my...

The Bhagavad Gita has been chanted and read in homes and workplaces. Children and families love to recite it during festivals and gatherings. It is the discourse that instructs man to realign himself to his duty and responsibility. It is the scripture...

A new translation of the ancient and beloved text attributed to the Indian Sage Dattatreya. The Avadhuta Gita is a concise and powerful insight into the enlightened mind, distilling the essence of Advaita Vedanta into seven brilliant and uncompromising...

Many people know about the Advaita Vedanta teachings on the five koshas, sheaths or bodies covering our atman, or highest core self. However, people do not know how to strip off or negate each of the lower koshas to become liberated...

Pastimes of Adi Purusha is an English translation of a 500-year-old Vedic composition in Sanskrit, titled Sri Purushothama Sahasranama by a Vaishnava Saint, Sri Vallabhacharya. This book brings to the English-speaking world the message of this great...