Hinduism: sacred texts and revered writings Books

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...

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.

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Nectar of Non-Dual Truth, A Journal of Universal Religious and Philosophical TeachingsNectar is an annual publication that contains articles on the philosophy and spirituality of Vedanta and other religious traditions by authentic practitioners. Writers...

This book presents for the first time a collection of the major studies on Hindu law and Dharmaśāstra by Ludo Rocher, one of the brightest lights of American academia. This collection of essays serves as an invaluable introduction to Rocher's distinctive...

Dieses Buch präsentiert die Geschichte von Krishnas Liebe zur Hirtenmädchen Radha und ist ein zentraler Text der hinduistischen Literatur. In gekonnter Weise verwebt der Autor Poesie und Spiritualität und schafft so ein Werk, das bis heute eine wichtige...

Presented in this booklet is an expression of Bhagavan Ramana's Grace appearing in a life. It is an expression of an inner journey, a glimpse, as it were, into the nondual aspiration of a seeker, the dissolution of falsely assumed individuality, and the...

Learning Bhagavad-Gita Step by Step is a study guide to help novices and students of Bhagavad-Gita to learn and understand the message in a question and answer format. This book targets an English-speaking audience unfamiliar with the message of the...

Upadesa Sara - Knowing the source of "I" is a short overview of widely entertained spiritual practices and their outcomes. Essentially it clarifies what is the final practice for ultimate liberation. Written in Sanskrit by the enlightened sage of...

<p><b><i>Ancient Hindu Judicature</i> by Guru Rajah Rao is a scholarly exploration of the judicial system in ancient Hindu society, offering insights into the principles, practices, and jurisprudence of a bygone era...

<p><b><i>Indo-Aryan Deities and Worship - As Contained in the Rig Veda</i> offers an insightful exploration into the ancient spiritual landscape of the Indo-Aryan civilization, unveiling the mysteries enshrined in the Rig Veda...

This book collects the lesser-known works of Shankaracharya, one of India's most important philosophers and theologians. These texts cover a wide range of topics, from meditation and yoga to ethics and metaphysics, and offer a fascinating glimpse into...

A collection of the works of Adi Shankara, a highly influential philosopher and theologian in the Advaita Vedanta school of Hinduism. The book includes commentaries on various scriptures as well as original works by Shankara, offering a window into his...

This scholarly work is a critical edition of the Jaiminiya Sutras, one of the foundational texts of the Vedic tradition. It includes a translation of the original Sanskrit, as well as detailed commentary and analysis. The author, Willem Caland, was a...

Les Védas, textes sacrés de l'hindouisme, ont fasciné les penseurs occidentaux depuis des siècles. Dans ce livre, Jules Barthélemy Saint-Hilaire nous propose une analyse scrupuleuse de ces textes, qui ont façonné la pensée et la spiritualité de l'Inde...

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 Baghavad Gita is the world's most famous poem. Set in the middle of the battlefield in the midst of civil war, the warrior prince Arjuna breaks down before his friend, confidant, and charioteer Krishna; though Krishna may be more than just his...

For thousands of years, Sanskrit was the lingua franca of South Asia, the language of works of scripture, philosophy, grammar, law, art, science, poetry, and more. This handbook aims to make Sanskrit accessible to the general public, with a focus on yoga...

This omnibus edition contains three translations of the Bhagavad Gita. These three translation taken together yield a greater understanding of this mystic text. Included are translations by Swami Swarupananda, Mohandas K. Gandhi, and Sir Edwin Arnold...

This definitive retelling of the Ramayana, written by the renowned scholar Dr. Vedula Suryanarayana Sarma, brings the epic story to life with vivid detail and poetic beauty. Perhaps the most popular and beloved of all Indian epics, the Ramayana tells the...

A collection of selections from one of the most important Hindu texts, the Upanishads. This book provides a fascinating look into the spiritual beliefs and practices of ancient India.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

Sri Guna Ratna Kosha is a Hindu scripture that details the qualities of the deity Sri Krishna. Written by Veera Raghava Charya, a prominent writer and scholar, the text provides an in-depth look at the revered deity and offers insights into the spiritual...

A classic text in the Advaita Vedanta tradition, Viveka Chudamani teaches readers how to attain spiritual enlightenment through self-realization. This new translation and commentary by A. Venkata Shesha Kavi updates the language and makes the text...

An in-depth study of the Vedas, the ancient sacred texts of India. Ganapathi Shastri's clear and accessible writing style makes this book an invaluable resource for both scholars and laypeople. With detailed analysis and interpretation of the Vedic...

A newly translated version of the ancient Hindu text, the Bhagavad Gita. This edition features extensive footnotes and commentary from Hindu scholars, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the text's teachings.This work has been selected by...

Ramayanam is a classic Indian epic that tells the story of Rama, the prince of Ayodhya, and his journey to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Hindu mythology and Indian literature.This work...

This book provides a comprehensive grammatical index to the Chāndogya-Upaniṣad, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures. It is an invaluable tool for scholars of ancient Indian literature and anyone interested in the rich spiritual traditions...

Le Mahâbharata est l'un des textes fondateurs du brahmanisme et de l'hindouisme. Cette édition française, traduite par L. Ballin avec l'aide de Hippolyte Fauche, propose une traduction fidèle et accessible de ce texte majeur de la littérature indienne...

This beautiful collection of devotional poetry from the Marathi-speaking region of India is a window into a rich and vibrant spiritual tradition. With insightful commentary and a faithful translation, Macnicol brings these timeless verses to life for...

Discover the rich tradition of Vedic literature with Herbert Baynes and the Royal Society of Literature. This book offers an engaging and insightful exploration of the origins, history, and significance of the Vedic texts, including the Vedas,...

This 15-volume set provides a comprehensive look at the Atharva Veda, one of the sacred texts of Hinduism. Featuring detailed translations and commentary, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the spiritual and philosophical traditions of...

This English-language translation of the first book of the Kashmirian Atharva Veda offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the world's oldest religions. With detailed commentary and analysis, this book is an invaluable resource for scholars and anyone...

The Riks or Primeval Gleams of Light and Life is a comprehensive guide to the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most important religious texts of ancient India. Written by T Paramasiva Iyer, this volume provides a detailed analysis of the Rigveda's...

The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda V2 (1917) is a book written by Ralph T. H. Griffith. It is a translation of the hymns of the Atharva-Veda, an ancient Indian text that contains hymns and spells used for various purposes. The book is the second volume of the...

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 book is primarily directed towards the present generation which is not adequately enabled to derive benefits from the available vast ancient knowledge written in Sanskrit by our past sages, philosophers, thinkers, and various authors to lead everyday...