Hinduism: sacred texts and revered writings Books

This comprehensive survey of Vedic literature explores the major texts and teachings of Hinduism's oldest sacred tradition. It examines the philosophical, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of the Vedas, offering a wealth of insights for scholars and...

This book compiles the sayings and teachings of Sai Baba, offering valuable insights into his philosophy and approach to life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of this beloved spiritual figure.This work has been selected by...

This is a translation and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most important works of Hindu philosophy. The book offers a clear and accessible interpretation of the Gita's teachings, and provides practical guidance for applying its principles to...

This book is a collection of biographical sketches of the Azhvars, a group of Vaishnava saints from the southern Indian region of Dravida. The book describes the lives and teachings of each saint, as well as their contributions to the development of the...

The foundations of the yogi or yogini’s spiritual life, moral and ethical considerations are addressed here, in addition to this other forms of yoga are looked at briefly for the reader to gain some insight into the great world of yoga and how the...

अथ योगानुशासनम् ॥ १.१ ॥atha yogānuśāsanam ॥ 1.1 ॥Now, I enunciate the discipline of Yoga.Thus begin the Yoga Sutras of Maharishi Patanjali. This one sutra sprouts a thousand questions, and causes one to wonder.We spend a lot of life looking for answers...

'रिक' का अर्थ है स्तुति । ऋग्वेद में इंद्र, अग्नि, रुद्र और दो अश्विनी देवताओं, वरुण, मरुत, सवित्र और सूर्य जैसे देवताओं की स्तुति है। ऋग्वेद में प्रकृति की ऊर्जाओं के दोहन को अत्यधिक महत्व दिया गया है। इसमें देवताओं की स्तुति करने वाले हजारों भजन...

Si tu veux la délivrance (moksha), alors écris, lis et pratique les instructions contenues dans ce petit livre, " Ellâm Onru " (Tout est Un). C'est Râmana Maharshi, le grand sage indou (1879-1950) qui s'adresse ainsi à son disciple, Annamalai Swâmî. La...

Nuair a bhí Ashtávakra i mbroinn a mháthar chuala sé a athair agus na Scrioptúir aige á n-aithris: an chéad rud eile, nár thosaigh sé ag tabhairt amach dó! Níl agat, arsa an...

Srimad Bhagavatam is an incomparable treasure house of Krishna's pastimes, and by studying Srimad Bhagavatam our children can gain spiritual knowledge, language and reasoning skills, and most importantly, devotion for Lord Krishna. This illustrated guide...

Gita needs no introduction. The whole great Vedic civilization of Indians are known and related to the philosophy enumerated by this book. The sermon of Bhagwan Krishna to grief-stricken Arjun was told in the battlefield where two armies were standing to...

""Bemerkungen zu den Grhyasutra"" ist ein Buch von Jacob Samuel Speyer, das im Jahr 1879 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es handelt sich um eine Studie der Grhyasutras, einer Gruppe von hinduistischen Schriften, die sich mit h�����uslichen Ritualen und...

Das Buch ""Beitr�����ge zur Kenntnis der vedischen Schulen"" wurde im Jahr 1889 von Richard Simon ver������ffentlicht. Es handelt sich um eine Studie �����ber die vedischen Schulen, die im alten Indien existierten. Der Autor untersucht die verschiedenen...

The second volume of V. Subramanya Sastri's exploration of the philosophical aspects of the Mahabharata epic, shedding light on the eternal truths conveyed by the ancient Indian text.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

The Boudhayana Dharmasutra is an ancient Indian text that provides guidance on the ethical, social, and legal aspects of Hindu life. The text is part of the larger corpus of Dharmashastras and covers a wide range of topics, including marriage, family...

This German translation of the ancient Hindu text Bhagavad Gita offers a fresh perspective on this timeless classic. With clear language and helpful annotations, F. Lorinser helps readers to understand the philosophical and spiritual teachings of the...

A collection of stories and passages from the Mahábhárata, the ancient Hindu epic that tells of the battle between two rival branches of a royal family, and contains religious, ethical, and philosophical teachings.This work has been selected by scholars...

Dieses Buch ist eine Sammlung von indischen Sprüchen, die in Sanskrit und Deutsch präsentiert werden. Es enthält eine Fülle von Weisheiten zu Themen wie Liebe, Freundschaft und Glück. Der Autor Otto von Böhtlingk ist ein führender Experte für indische...

John Stevenson's landmark translation of the Sanhitá of the Sáma Veda offers a fascinating glimpse into the spiritual practices of ancient India. This text serves as an essential resource for scholars of Hinduism and anyone interested in the rich...

This book is a detailed analysis of the Bhagavad-Gita, a classic Hindu scripture which is revered throughout India. The author explores the various themes contained within the text, including karma, dharma, and the concept of the avatar. With its...

The Mahābhārata has been explored extensively as a work of mythology, epic poetry, and religious literature, but the text's philosophical dimensions have largely been under-appreciated by Western scholars. This book explores the philosophical...

Richards Wilsons Geschichten stammen vorwiegend aus dem Ramayana und Mahabharata sowie aus anderen Quellen und erzählen auch die Legende von Buddhas Leben. Sie sind ein englischer Klassiker, der sich an Jugendliche richtet und daher die Geschichten...

"This is the deepest and most intimate truth of your real, your spiritual existence." Bhagavad Gita, also simply known as The Gita, is one of the most sacred Scriptures in the world. This philosophical poem focuses on a conversation between the...

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.

<p><b><i>Hindu Scriptures</i> by Nicol MacNicol is a profound collection of sacred texts from Hinduism, including hymns from the Rigveda, teachings from five Upanishads, and the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavadgita...

""Agni nach den Vorstellungen des Mahabharata"" ist ein Buch von Adolf Holtzmann, das im Jahr 1878 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Das Buch besch�����ftigt sich mit dem hinduistischen Gott Agni und seiner Darstellung im Mahabharata, einem der wichtigsten Epen...

This book is a French translation and commentary of the Atharva-Veda, a sacred text of Hinduism that consists of hymns and spells for a variety of purposes, including healing, protection, and love. The translation and commentary provide insight into the...

Hathayoga-Pradeepika: Written in the fifteenth century by Yogi Svatmarama, this book serves as a guide to current day yoga practices. 15 Asanas, 6 Kriyas 8 Pranayamas, 10 Mudras, and Meditative practices such as Nadanusandhana are explained in this book...

What is the Bhavishya Mallika puraan (ancient text)? When the Lord of the Universe, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Mahavishnu out of His own infinite wish descends on Earth for the upliftment and re-establishment of Dharma, then, before His arrival...

Monumens Litteraires De L'Inde: Ou Melanges De Litterature Sanscrite (1827) par Langlois, Alexandre est un livre qui pr�����sente une collection de textes litt�����raires sanskrits de l'Inde ancienne. L'auteur, Langlois, est un �����rudit fran�����ais...

Le Mahabharata est un livre �����crit par Philippe Edouard Foucaux en 1862. Il s'agit d'une traduction fran�����aise de l'�����pop�����e indienne du m������me nom. Le Mahabharata est l'une des plus anciennes et des plus longues �����pop�����es du monde,...

Les Livres VIII et IX de l'Atharva-Veda (1894) de Henry, Victor est un livre qui traite de la religion hindoue et de la tradition v�����dique. L'Atharva-Veda est l'un des quatre textes sacr�����s de l'hindouisme et est consid�����r����� comme l'un des...

The Matsya Purana is one of the eighteen major Puranas of Hindu literature. It primarily centers around the stories and deeds of the Hindu god Vishnu, and is considered an important text for understanding Hindu mythology and philosophy.This work has been...

""A Study Of The Bhagavata Purana Or Esoteric Hinduism"" is a book written by Purnendu Narayana Sinha in 1901. The book explores the Bhagavata Purana, one of the most important Hindu scriptures, from an esoteric perspective. Sinha delves into the hidden...

Selected Upanishads contains the most recent translations of 14 principal Upanishads, namely, Aitareya, Kausitaki, Kena, Taittariya, Isavasya, Katha, Mundaka, Mandukya, Prasna, Svetasvatara, Paingala, Kaivalya, Vajrasucika, and Jabala Upanishads, with...

<p><b><i>Atharva-Veda Samhita - Second Half - Books VIII to XIX</i>, translated by William Dwight Whitney, delves deeper into the mystical and diverse world of one of Hinduism's ancient scriptures.</b></p> ...

<p><b><i>Atharva-Veda Samhita - First Half - Books I to VII</i>, translated by William Dwight Whitney, offers an insightful foray into one of Hinduism's ancient and mystical texts.</b></p> <p>In...

Die Abhandlung über die Heiligen Schriften der Indier ist ein Werk des britischen Orientalisten Henry T. Colebrooke, das sich mit den heiligen Schriften und der religiösen Dichtung der indischen Kultur beschäftigt. Es ist eine wichtige Studie für die...

This book is a collection of hymns and religious discourses of the Vaishnava sect of Hinduism, written in Sanskrit. Among its topics are divine grace, devotion, and the nature of the soul. It is attributed to the poet and theologian Vallabhacarya and was...

This translation of the Ramayana, the ancient Indian epic poem, into Telugu presents the story of Rama, the prince of Ayodhya, and his quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. With commentary and notes by the translator, this book is an...

A commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most beloved and influential texts in Hinduism. This edition includes an analysis of the text by the noted scholar Balusu Appana Sastri, providing readers with deep insights into the philosophy and teachings...

A comprehensive guide to the knowledge and insights of the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures. With clear explanations and insightful commentary, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the philosophical and spiritual teachings...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...