Hindu life and practice Books

Bhagavad Gita - 'The Song of God'- is collection of 700 verses from the great epic Mahabharata, composed millenniums ago by Veda Vyasa, a prehistoric sage of India. It is set in the narrative framework of a dialogue that takes place in the middle of a...

This book as its name 'Yajñagītapustakam' or 'Chanting Book for the Ritual of Worship' suggests, deals with a 'standard' Tantric Ritual and contains all the mantra-s the participants of the Ritual have to chant during their act of Worship.The goal of...

One of the foundational texts of classical yoga, this book is comprised of a collection of Sutras (aphorisms) originally written in Sanskrit, regarding the theory and practice of Yoga. They are presented here by prolific author Charles Johnston, a...

This Journal Book contains the Shri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram (from Mahabharata) alongside which the Holy-Name Rama Nama can be written. Contains the Original Sanskrit Text & Transliteration but NO Translation. Once embellished with your Rama-Namas,...

These journals are for performing the Written-Japa of the Rama-Mantras. Rama-Japa--the constant repetition of the Rama Mantras--is usually done mentally, or on a rosary; but there is one extremely efficacious method of this Japa: the Likhita-Japa. The...

This is an original translation and commentary on a sacred text that is at least 1200 years old and considered a foundational text of Kashmiri Shaivism. It does not dwell upon metaphysical abstractions but on possible spiritual experiences that are...

Explores the cultural dynamics of this ancient form of Sanskrit theater.

Challenges prevailing conceptions of what religious ritual does and how it achieves its ends.Religious rituals are often seen as unchanging and ahistorical bearers of long-standing traditions. But as this book demonstrates, ritual is a lively platform...

Devotion is a category of expression in many of the world's religious traditions. This book looks at issues involved in academically interpreting religious devotion, as well as exploring the interpretations of religious devotion made by a sixth century...

In 33 profound verses, cast as a dialogue between a guru and a disciple, Adi Sankaracarya simultaneously reveals the supreme knowledge of the Self and the highest devotional worship (puja). The disciple first asks, "What manner of worship is prescribed...

These journals are for doing the Written-Japa of the Rama-Mantras. Rama-Japa--the constant repetition of the Rama Mantras--is usually done mentally, or on a rosary; but there is one extremely efficacious method of this Japa: the Likhita-Japa. The...

The insightful studies contained in this book will be of significant value to anyone interested in experiencing more deeply the intersections between materiality and spirituality. Part 1 introduces readers into Egyptian, Israelite, Christian, and Hindu...

Matousek has written a beautiful book that is at once a spiritual autobiography and an exploration of one of the most mystical beings of our time." -Dani Shapiro, author of HourglassMark Matousek was a nonbeliever when he met Mother Meera...

NOTE: This is NOT the regular Bhushundi Ramayana of Adi Ramayana but the very short summary of Ramayana narrated by Kaga Bhushundi in the Tulsi Rama-Charitmanas. It is JUST ONLY FEW VERSES Long. Please do not buy thinking it to be the Bhushundi Ramayana...

A Dotted grid is provided for the user to be able to write Rama Names on every page Page size: 8"x8". Dotted grid allows the user to write orienting the book 90 degrees as well.Rama-Japa—the constant repetition of the—is usually...

A Dotted grid is provided for the users to be able to write Rama Names on every page Page size: 7.5"x9.25".Rama-Japa—the constant repetition of the—is usually done mentally, or on a rosary; but there is one extremely efficacious...

This Journal contains outline of Rama-Shatnamavalih (Rama-108-Names) around which Rama Name can be written. Also Transliteration & Translation of Rama-Shatnamavalih Verses is provided on pages.The full text is also repeated at the end with...

How did Brahma create alluring women, and for what purpose? Why didthe righteous King Bhangashvana choose womanhood? How did the sageMarkandeya's pupil prevent his guru's wife from committing adultery? Whatrole did Indra play in the births of Vishvamitra...

This Journal contains outline of Hindu Sacred Text Rama-Raksha-Stotram (Hymn to gain Protection of Lord-God Rama) around which Rama Name can be written. Also Transliteration & Translation of Rama-Raksha-Stotram Verses is provided on pages.The full...

This book, Kashmir Shaivism: the Secret Supreme, by the twentieth century's great philosopher saint Swami Lakshmanjoo, presents a systematic unfolding of the Tantric teachings of the ancient tradition of Kashmir Shaivism. This profound tradition,...

Yogi Amrit Desai, one of the earliest pioneers of yoga in this country, began teaching in 1960. Out of the Kundalini awakening he experienced in 1970, Yogi Desai developed a spiritual dimension tothe practice of Hatha Yoga and named it Kripalu Yoga in...

For the Tantriks and the normal readers both, this book is a descriptive text containing simple and unserstandable descriptions of the various "tantrik kriyas".

Covenient Pocket-Sized Edition 4"x6". 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...

Viṣhṇu-Sahasranama-Stotra, Sundara Kanda (the fifth Canto of Goswami Tulsidasa's Ramcharitmanas), Bhagavad-Gita Texts in Sanskrit only. Please Note: This is only a SANSKRIT Edition without Hindi / English Translations/Transliterations. Contains three...

This is an indepth study and translation of the Isopanisad.  The Isopanisad is one of the earliest of the sacred texts of Hinduism called the Upanisads. The Upanisads ushered in a new period (600-200 BCE) in the history of Vedic/Hindu thought,...

This book analyses the phenomenon of pilgrimage as a religious practice and experience and examines Shrî Shailam, a renowned south Indian pilgrimage site of Shiva and Goddess Durga. In doing so, it investigates two dimensions: the worldview of a place...

Many times parents wish they could get an inkling of what happens in the temple pujas, or what the local pandit chants during a family ceremony. Parents also wish they could get a more intimate feel of the thought processes and the sacred heritage of our...

" This not a bone-dry study. The Manasa Epic is alive, like you and me and the goddesses who made it happen"  The wild, bizarre and epic story of the serpent goddess Manasa and her sister Neta has inspired poets in India for more than 500 years...

Are Eastern practices useful for psychological growth? Is psychoanalysis an aid on an Eastern path?Carl Gustav Jung had the realization of the existence of a center deep within our being, the Self, the discovery of which is the goal of...

This book is a comprehensive guide to performing poojas for Sri Saibaba. It includes step by step instructions for various rituals, mantras, and offerings. A must-have for anyone who wishes to deepen their devotion to Sri Saibaba.This work has been...

This book is a guide to the worship of the goddess Durga, one of the most popular deities in the Hindu pantheon. The book provides step-by-step instructions for performing the Durga puja, as well as background information on the goddess and her mythology...

About the BookA CLASSIC GUIDE TO THE LIVES AND LEGENDS OF THE MANY GODDESSES WHO INHABIT THE HINDU IMAGINATIONLakshmi massages Vishnu's feet. Is this male domination? Kali stands on Shiva's chest. Is this female domination? Shiva is half a woman. Is this...

About the BookA WONDERFULLY CREATIVE INSIGHT INTO THE LEGEND AND SYMBOLISM OF SHIVA AS A GOD AND HIS ROLE IN THE HINDU TRINITY ALONGSIDE VISHNU AND BRAHMAShiva, ʻthe destroyerʼ among the Hindu Trinity (of gods), is depicted in many contradictory manners...

The book establishes that the knowledge of self is what leads to the knowledge of god and this knowledge is the road to eternal happiness or bliss.

Sri Ramakrishna (1836-1886) gilt als einer der bekanntesten indischen Heiligen. Er lebte im 19. Jh. in der Tempelanlage von Dakshineswar in der Nähe von Kalkutta. Nachdem er dort jahrelang spirituelle Übungen aus verschiedenen Traditionen ausgeführt...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2013 im Fachbereich Theologie - Vergleichende Religionswissenschaft, Note: 1,0, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die folgende Arbeit befasst sich mit dem tantrischen Erlösungsweg in form seiner...

Hindu Manners, Customs and Ceremonies V2 is a book written by J. A. Dubois and published in 1897. The book is a detailed account of the customs, traditions, and ceremonies of the Hindu community in India. It provides a comprehensive insight into the...

This book explores the origins and significance of the Durga Puja festival, one of the most important religious events in the Hindu calendar. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, oral traditions, and contemporary scholarship, the...

A guide to the daily ritual of Sandhya Vandanam, a sacred practice in Hinduism that involves meditating on the divine at sunrise, noon, and sunset. This book provides a detailed explanation of the ritual and its significance, making it an indispensable...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Many people are unable to understand and appreciate much of the Hindu scriptures because these sacred texts are in Sanskrit, a most beautiful but intricate root language. This book interprets in easily understandable language, the thousand names of...

There is no better way to bring inspiration to the world than through the stories of those who have experienced unbelievable challenges and transformed those challenges into life lessons that they’ve ultimately turned into opportunities. They...