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Swami Satyasangananda Saraswati |
Sri Vijnana Bhairava Tantra: The Ascent |
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| The theme of Vijnana Bhairava Tantra is dharana, or concentration, a subject most relevant today. This new translation and commentary of a classical tantric text sheds much light on the practice of dharana, which until now has been revealed only by peripheral explanations. The text comprises 112 different dharanas, or techniques of concentration, which can easily be incorporated into one's daily life. Although dharana is a practice intended for an adept, whose mind is steady and controlled, the... |
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Swami Lakshman Joo |
Vijnana Bhairava : The Practice of Centring Awareness |
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| The Vijnana Bhairava is one of the most important Tantras of Kashmir Saivism, at least as far as the practical aspect of the yoga of this school is concerned. It teaches 112 dharanas, or ways of centring awareness and entering divine consciousness (which includes ordinary and extraordinary experience), as well as tantric methods of spiritual practice such as kundalini, mantra and mudra. The modern need to integrate all aspects of life makes this ancient text of great relevance to our times.
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K.N. Subramanian |
The Yoga Vasishta |
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| About the Book
The Yoga Vasishta of Valmiki is a monumental spiritual work containing the teachings of Vasishta to Rama. For countless centuries it has inspired and guided spiritual seekers. Academic scholars have long neglected the work but a proper study of it is sure to re-orient the attitude of the intellectuals to the non-dual reality and the world-process, and convince them that the final Advaitic Teaching is not that the world is an illusion but that it is... |
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Sadguru Sant Keshavadas |
Gayatri: The Highest Meditation |
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| In yoga, the mantra is a mystical formula, an incantation, which aids the individual to liberate the self and attain bliss and ultimate fulfillment. This book describes the Gayatri, the mantra which helps the higher man to be born in us all. It describes in great detail the meaning and many facets (water rites, sitting posture, time, atmosphere, breath control, pronunciation of sacred sounds) of this ancient meditation. Anyone who ever heard Sadguru Sant Keshavadas speak, as I did, became... |
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati |
Karma Sannyasa (The Noble Path for the Householder) |
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| How is it possible to live the life of a householder and yet maintain a balance between external and internal growth?
In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna tells Arjuna, there is no harm in action, the danger lies in attachment and dependence on the fruits of the actions performed. If you can understand this concept and implement it in your daily life, then you will gradually experience a higher quality of experience.
This is essentially the concept of karma sannyasa; live life fully, participate in... |
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Dr. M.H.K. Shastri |
Yantra Mahima |
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| The book deals with yantra pooja, design of yantras, the mantras being used for worshiping the yantra, energising (praan prathishtha) the yantra and other usages of the yantras. This book is the first part of work on tantra, mantra and yantra. The contents of this book are purely based on old Sanskrit classics. A detailed method of worshiping the yantras is given in the book which would be beneficial for the readers. The book contains colored pictures of the most popular... |
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George Weston Briggs |
Gorakhnath and the Kanphata Yogis |
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| The cult of the Kanphata Yogis is a definite unit within Hinduism, and its study is essential for understanding this phase of the religious life of India. In analysing the different aspects of this cult the author has drawn upon various sources, such as the legends, folk-lore and the formulated texts of this sect. The book is divided into three sections. The first two sections comprising chapters 1-13 deal with the cult and history of this sect. The third section containing chapters 14-16 opens... |
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Swami Lakshman Joo |
Kashmir Shaivism : The Secret Supreme |
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| Swami Lakshman Jee is the last living Master of the oral tradition in Kashmir Shaivism. This exposition of the non-dual philosophy with practical applications is his first book in English. The tantric teachings are hidden in a language of allusion and symbols. Swamiji offers the skeleton key of the oral tradition that allows access to secrets. The intent is to preserve the tradition and to make it available. The emphasis is on practical realization of Truth through the experience of... |
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Jaideva Singh |
Siva Sutras - The Yoga of Supreme Identity |
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| Siva Sutras are considered to be a revealed book of the Yoga: supreme identity of the individual self with the Divine. Dr. Jaideva Singh has studied the book with the help of his guru Swami Laksmana Joo, the sole surviving exponent of this system in Kashmir and has provided an English Translation of the Sutras together with the commentary of Ksemaraja. Each Sutra is given in Devanagari as well as in Roman Script. Then the meaning of every word of the Sutra is given in English, followed by a... |
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati |
Light on the Guru and Disciple Relationship |
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| Many people have argued that a guru is not necessary, because the real guru is already within us. This is true, but how many of us can claim to hear, understand or follow his instructions? In fact, most of us even tend to doubt his existence. How many of us can discriminate between the real inner guru and the monkey mind, acting out the dictates of the ego? This inspiring book is written in two parts: the first by Swami Satyasangananda, who accompanied her guru, Swami Satyananda, on his... |
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Robert E. Svoboda |
The Greatness of Saturn |
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| The Greatness of Saturn allows you to experience directly the healing power of one of the world's greatest myths. The telling of mythic stories has always been a powerful form of therapy, bring healing to people facing adversity. The Greatness of Saturn is such a therapeutic myth, told and retold through many centuries. Taken from the Vedic tradition, it honors the planet Saturn, who personifies time, limitation, loss, and all forms of adversity. No person goes through life without sometime... |
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Paramahansa Yogananda |
God Talks with Arjuna: Bhagavad Gita (Hardcover) |
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| Of all the Eastern scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita is the most widely known and best loved in the West. In this eye-opening translation and commentary, Yogananda unveils for the first time the deeper meaning hidden within its symbology. A two-volume translation of and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, offering a comprehensive examination of the science and philosophy of yoga. The author outlines the Gita's balanced path of meditation and right activity, and shows how we can create a life of... |
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Balgangadhar Tilak |
Srimad Bhagavadgita Rahasya Or Karma-Yoga-Sastra (In 2 Volumes) |
$48.49 $33.94 |
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| Includes an External Examination of the Gita, the Original Sanskrit Stanzas, Their English Translation, Commentaries on the Stanzas, and a Comparison of Eastern with Western Doctrines, etc.
Table of Contents:
1. Various Vernacular Editions of the Gita-Rahasya. 2. Publisher’s Foreword. 3. Publishers Dedication. 4. Opinions of Prominent Personalities on the Gita, Gita-Rahasya, and Lok. Bal Gangadar Tilak. 5. Mr. Tilak on the Gita-Rahasya. 6. Some Information Regarding the... |
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David Frawley |
Tantric Yoga and the Wisdom Goddesses: Spiritual Secrets of Ayurveda |
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| Tantric Yoga and the Wisdom Goddesses is an excellent book introducing the essence of Hindu Tantrism. the book discusses all the major concepts and offers valuable corrections for many existing misconceptions. It also introduces the reader to the core Tantric practices of meditation and mantra recitation, focusing on the Ten Wisdom Goddesses (dasa-mahavidya). This book presents the meditational and mantric side of Tantra, which is the more common side of Tantra practiced in India. It is... |
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Akshaya Kumar Banerjea |
Philosophy of Gorakhnath: With Goraksha-Vacana-Sangraha |
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| This book is an attempt to present a systematic and consistent account of the philosophical background of the spiritual culture associated with the names of Yogi Gorakhnath and other adepts of the Natha school. The account is mainly based on an original Sanskrit text of the school attributed to Gorakhnath, which is believed to be a faithful record of some of the traditional views of the school. This book is an attempt to present a systematic and consistent account of the philosophical... |
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Dr Sampadananda Mishra |
Stotravali: A Book of Hymns, Prayers and Praises in Sanskrit |
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| Hymns and prayers to Vishnu, Shiva, Durga, Ganesha, Rama, Krishna, Lakshmi, etc., in the original Sanskrit with English transliterations and translations.
As mentioned in the introduction, "Several of these hymns have the 'Mantric' quality and even if we do not understand the words, the sound-rhythms themselves are capable of lifting us into another world."
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Swami Niranjanananda Sarawati |
Yoga Sadhana Panorama - Vol. 2 |
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| The second volume of this series consists of satsangs and the famous Laya Yoga practices transmitted by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati during his 1994 European tour. The main themes covered are Laya Yoga, meditation, aspects of the mind, spirituality in daily life, self evolution, teaching yoga, and ways of using and applying yoga in society.
Laya Yoga is an advanced practice and should only be attempted under the guidance of a master.
About the Author:
Born in 1960, Swami... |
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Elizabeth Anne Benard |
Chinnamasta: The Aweful Buddhist and Hindu Tantric Goddess |
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| This is the first monograph which examines the rare Buddhist and Hindu Tantric goddess, Chinnamasta, her rituals, her names and forms (namarupa) and their symbolism by comparing and contrasting her sadhanas (spiritual practices) in Hinduism and Buddhism. The entire Hindu "Chinnamastatantra" section from the Sakta Pramoda, the Buddhist "Chinnamunda Vajravarahisadhana" and the "Chinnamunda Vajravarahisadhana" and the "Trikayavajrayoginistuti" are translated for the first time into English. Since... |
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Swami Satyanananda Saraswati |
Bhakti Yoga Sagar Vol.1 |
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| After many years of intense yoga practice, Swami Satyananda came out of seclusion and thousands travelled from all over the world to be in his presence. His talks and answers to questions from that one-month period were all recorded and transcribed. These volumes are dedicated to all spiritual seekers particularly those who have been inspired by his teaching or by his teachers. These intimate revelations from a Spiritual Master have the power to transform one's life.
Volume 1 contains satsangs... |
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Kamala Subramaniam |
Srimad Bhagavatam |
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| This is a summarised version of the Mahapurana Srimad Bhagavatam written by Smt. Kamala Subramaniam. While summarising the Mahapurana, Smt. Subramaniam has omitted only the ornamentations and decorations, usual in all Sanskrit literature. She has uncompromisingly kept intact the solid hard core of the Mahapurana. Not only she has taken no liberty with the essentials of this sacred book, but in fact has brought them out more prominently in a language which is as simple as it is appealing. The... |
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Sri Krishna Das |
Book of Daily prayer for All - Meditation on Siva Sakti |
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| The author has written one hundred and thirty paragraphs of glory and
adoration of Siva and thirty paragraphs of devotional prayer. These are
original, elevating, thoughtful and written in English with Hindi version.
Adoration of Sakti is quoted from celebrated ancient texts. To this is added
some selected verses of laudation and prayer from sacred scriptures and the
excellences in master pieces of a few famous and momentous stotras from
well-known devotee-poets, with their English... |
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Swami Satyanananda Saraswati |
Bhakti Yoga Sagar Vol.2 |
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| After many years of intense yoga practice, Swami Satyananda came out of seclusion and thousands travelled from all over the world to be in his presence. His talks and answers to questions from that one-month period were all recorded and transcribed. These volumes are dedicated to all spiritual seekers particularly those who have been inspired by his teaching or by his teachers. These intimate revelations from a Spiritual Master have the power to transform one's life.
Volume 2 contains talks on... |
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Swami Niranjananada Saraswati |
Yoga Sadhana Panorama Vol. 1 |
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| In 1994, Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati gave a month long programme in Australia. This book includes the edited transcriptions of the discourses (satsangs) given at that time.
The main themes are sannyasa and meditation, including commentary on chapters 1 to 5 of the Bhagavad Gita, and in depth expositions of sannyasa as lifestyle, spiritual life, sadhana, the four great teachings (Yoga, Vedanta, Samkhya and Tantra), prana, enlightenment, and mind.
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Fredrick W. Bunce |
Mudras in Buddhist and Hindu Practices: An Iconographic Consideration |
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| Mudras occupy an important place in Buddhist and Hindu religious practices as these signify special meanings, associated with specific divinities and rites, which cannot be represented any other way. This book is a dictionary of mudras, deity-centred, rite-centred, yogic-centred, and so on – illustrating each with a simple drawing drawn generally from the perspective of one holding the mudra. It contains detailed notes that give numerous references to literary and other sources that reveal a... |
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Guy L. Beck |
Sonic Theology: Hinduism and Sacred Sound |
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| The Hindu world is permeated by sound: drums, bells, gongs, cymbals, conches, flutes, and an array of vocalizations play a central role in worship. Guy Beck contends that the traditional Western focus on Hinduism's visual component has often been at the expense of the religion's most important feature—its emphasis on sound. In his new study Beck addresses this longstanding imbalance, contending that Hinduism is essentially a sonic theology. Beck argues that sound participates at... |
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Fredrick W. Bunce |
The Yantras of Deities and their Numerological Foundations |
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| Hinduism is known for the bewildering profusion of its deities, who are represented not only in two or three dimensional anthropomorphic images, but also in abstract configurations, known as yantras.
In yantras is, thus, seen almost a parallel with the surfeit of deities in Hindu tradition. Literally meaning an ‘instrument’, ‘apparatus’ or a ‘talisman’, yantra is a kind of mystical diagram used, in tantra, for both meditation and invoking a divinity, and is believed to possess/arouse occult... |
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Swami Satyanananda Saraswati |
Bhakti Yoga Sagar Vol.3 |
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| In 1995, the Sat Chandi Maha Yajna took place under the auspices of Swami Satyananda. This was a 10 day Tantric fire ceremony - the origins of which go back millennia - invoking the blessings of the Cosmic Creatrix. The stages, imagery and purpose of the ritual were explained in detail in discourses by the great spiritual adept, Swami Satyananda, along with other topics of interest to all spiritual seekers.
Volume 3 contains talks and satsangs on scientific research on yoga, Sri Rama, the... |
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Prem P. Bhalla |
Hindu Rites, Rituals, Customs and Traditions |
$16.49 $11.54 |
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| Rites, rituals and customs play a major role in the life of every person, irrespective of religious affiliations. However,this is more prominent in the case of Hindus. Right from the time of conception and birth, up to a person`s passing away and even after it, rites and rituals follow a Hindu at all times, much like a shadow. Indeed, there is one or the other rite, ritual or custom that comes into play for Hindus 365 days of the year. However, unlike other religions where many customs are... |
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R.C. Prasad |
The Sraddha - The Hindu Book of the Dead |
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| Of the sixteen samskaras which encompass a Hindu life the last one is performed for the dead by their sons or grandsons or relatives. Many passages in the Puranas and Dharmasastras extol the role of the son in the life of devout Hindu. The present book deals with the rite of Sraddha and vindicates the popular belief that Sraddha, being an important topic, forms an integral part of Hindu Dharmasastra. The belief in the after-death survival of deceased ancestors and their separate world... |
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Musashi Tachikawa |
Puja and Samskara |
$27.79 $19.45 |
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| Puja and Samskara by Musashi Tachikawa, Shoun Hino and Lalita Deodhar treats two representative Hindu rituals of contemporary India, Puja (offering service) and Samskara (initiation rituals at important occasions of life). Samskara rites are performed at significant junctures of an individual's life, from birth to death, by the individual's family. Puja rites, rather than being performed in relation to the life cycle of an individual in a family, are more deeply related to the annual... |
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Rai Bahadur Shrisha Chandra Vasu (Tr.) |
Shiva Samhita |
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| In Hindu mythology, Shiva is also known as the god of asceticism, and as such is called Mahayogi, or "great yogi". This book consists of an ancient collection of texts or verses, which elaborate the essentials necessary for the practice of yoga.Reading this book you will discover the discover the secrets of Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga. Transcend to the spiritual heights of the ancient rishis and yogis through their secrets. Learn about the steps which must be traversed before one may... |
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Rohit Mehta |
The Call of the Upanishads |
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| The Upanishads contain a large number of inspiring and instructive passages and verses--it has not been possible to include all of them in this book. For the purposes of this book the author has taken those verses and passages that have a bearing on the mystical teaching of the Upanishads. It is mysticism which is the very core of the Upanishads--and so in understanding this mysticism one comes to the heart of the sublime and magnificent teaching of the Upanishads.
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Sir John Woodroffe |
The Garland of Letters |
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| This book is, as the sub-title states, a collection of studies in, or essays upon, particular subjects in the Mantra-Sastra, a term, which is commonly applied to the Tantra-Sastra. it is practically composed of two parts.
After chapter 1, which deals with the "word", chapters 2-9 treat of the principles of the general doctrine of Sabda. Chapters 10-21 are elucidations of some subjects in the Tantra-Sastra which adopt the Mimamsa doctrine of Sabda with some modifications to meet its doctrine... |
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P.G. Lalye (Ed.) |
Lalitasahasranamastotram: Text with Jayamangala Commentary of Bhattanarayana |
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| Lalitasahasranamastotrais one of the most popular among the thousand-epithet panegyrics of deities in Sanskrit literature. The descriptive epithets of the Devi incorporates Vedanta and Tantra doctrines which are revealed through lucid and elegant compounds. The epithets have brought about the excellences and extra-ordinary feats of the Devi vividly.
Many expressions are terse and Tantric in nature. They were explained by many commentators who were well acquainted with the Tantra concepts.... |
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V.N. Jha (Preface) |
Mantras to Hindu Gods & Goddesses |
$51.49 $36.04 |
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| This Volume is a collection of mantras (spiritual signs) addressed to a number of deities of Indian spiritual and Religious Culture. These dieties are commonly known as gods & goddesses. They are symbol of faith and take care of various desires of their devotees and are supposed to satify them. Sanskrit Text and English Translation.
Vol 1 : Mantras to Sri Ganesa, Hanuma, Visnu Narasimha, Gopala and Garuda, Text with Trs.
Vol 2 : Mantras to Kali, Goddess Tara, Tara Ekajata, Nila... |
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Bhaiyaram Sarma |
The Vivaha - The Hindu Marriage Samskaras |
$12.99 $9.09 |
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| Sanskrit mantras used in the Hindu nuptial rites now comes in English! With
the hymns romanized for the benefit of those who do not have any knowledge of Hindi or Sanskrit, this book is a boon for the modern generation, especially expatriate Hindus living in foreign lands. Written originally in Hindi, the book is translated into English by R.C. Prasad. |
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Jayant Burde |
The Mystique of Om |
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| Om is the most sacred mantra in major Indic religions such as Hindusim, Buddhism and Jainism. It symbolises affirmation, benediction and peace. It is also a magical symbol beyond compare.
Using the Vedas, Upanishads, yoga, tantra and several religious texts as his sources, the author describes a plethora of interpretations of this mystical monosyllable which has since time immemorial captivated its worshippers, put yogis into trance, made tantra practitioners ecstatic, and sent its... |
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Swami Satyanananda Saraswati |
Bhakti Yoga Sagar Vol.4 |
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| Every year Paramahamsa Satyananda opens his gates to the world. This book is a faithful record of his talks during these times, in which he expounds on various topics including: his vision and understanding of Bhakti Yoga (the Yoga of Devotion) as the yoga of the 21st century, answers to the myriad questions posed by devotees, expounding on the vedic philosophy of Yajna, from death to the state of the nations, familial relationships. Throughout he quotes extensively from the great poets and... |
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Swami Satyanananda Saraswati |
Bhakti Yoga Sagar Vol.7 |
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| Every year Paramahamsa Satyananda opens his gates to the world. This book is a faithful record of his talks during these times, in which he expounds on various topics including: his vision and understanding of Bhakti Yoga (the Yoga of Devotion) as the yoga of the 21st century, answers to the myriad questions posed by devotees, expounding on the vedic philosophy of Yajna, from death to the state of the nations, familial relationships. Throughout he quotes extensively from the great poets and... |
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Swami Tapasyananda |
Sri Lalita Sahasranama |
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| Sri Lalita Sahasranama: With Sanskrit Text, Transliteration and English Translation The Introduction to this edition of Lalitasahasranama is taken from the now out-of-print translation of it by Prof. D. S. Sarma. In place of writing a new Introduction, we have adopted this, because it is a composition that cannot be excelled. It is an excellent, appreciative, but also critical, study of the Sahasranama as a piece of Stotra literature and as an exposition of the philosophy of the Mother cult.... |
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Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati |
Yoga Sadhana Panorama - Vol.3 |
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| The third volume of Yoga Sadhana Panorama presents discourses and satsangs given by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati in 1997 in Mumbai, India; in Aix-les-Bains and Aube, France; and in Slovenia. Covering a broad spectrum of yoga, including philosophy, practice and lifestyle, this book is a valuable source of guidance and teaching for all yogic aspirants.
Topics include awakening the dormant potential of the mind; evolving the awareness through pratyahara, dharana and dhyana (including class... |
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati |
Ishavasya Upanishad |
$4.95 $3.47 |
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| Sanskrit text, English translation and detailed commentary on this most important "principal" Upanishad, considered to be the seed of Indian philosophy in general and of Vedanta philosophy in particular. Includes a useful introduction to the essence and wisdom of the Upanishads. About the Author: Swami Satyananda Saraswati,author of over eighty Books,is well known as a number of his Books,like Asana Prana Yama Mudra Bandha,Yoga Nidra Etc., are best sellers. He is... |
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Swami Satyanananda Saraswati |
Bhakti Yoga Sagar Vol.5 |
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| Every year Paramahamsa Satyananda opens his gates to the world. This book is a faithful record of his talks during these times, in which he expounds on various topics including: his vision and understanding of Bhakti Yoga (the Yoga of Devotion) as the yoga of the 21st century, answers to the myriad questions posed by devotees, expounding on the vedic philosophy of Yajna, from death to the state of the nations, familial relationships. Throughout he quotes extensively from the great poets and... |
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Swami Satyanananda Saraswati |
Bhakti Yoga Sagar Vol.6 |
$9.99 $6.99 |
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| Every year Paramahamsa Satyananda opens his gates to the world. This book is a faithful record of his talks during these times, in which he expounds on various topics including: his vision and understanding of Bhakti Yoga (the Yoga of Devotion) as the yoga of the 21st century, answers to the myriad questions posed by devotees, expounding on the vedic philosophy of Yajna, from death to the state of the nations, familial relationships. Throughout he quotes extensively from the great poets and... |
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Sanjukta Gupta |
Laksmi Tantra |
$24.99 $17.49 |
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| Among the vast number of Pancaratra Agamic texts the Laksmi Tantra stands out because it deals almost exclusively with Laksmi. The divine creative impulse, intelligence, potency, potentiality, power, majesty and speech.
The focus of the text is on Pancaratra philosophy (including cosmogony) and the practice of yoga based on it, with its attendent Mantra Sastra. By dealing with the role of Sakti in the creation and maintenance of the world, totally rely on God`s mercy and benevolence, the... |
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David Kinsley |
Hindu Goddesses |
$12.99 $9.09 |
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| Hindu Goddesses is a valuable sourcebook and reference work for students
and scholars of Hindu goddesses and of Hinduism in general. Each goddess is
dealt with as an independent deity with a coherent mythology, theology and, in
some cases, cult of her own. Within the complex, diverse, and rich goddess
traditions of Hinduism, one can find suggestions of nearly every important theme
in the Hindu religion. In many ways, this book is as much a study of the Hindu
tradition itself as it... |
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Jaideva Singh |
Pratyabhijnahrdayam |
$12.99 $9.09 |
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| The Saiva religion is perhaps the most ancient faith of the world. Saivaism has a history going back to the Chalcolithic Age or even further, and it thus takes its place as the most ancient living faith in the world. It had many off-shoots and appeared in differenet forms in many parts of the world.
In India, there are three main forms of this religio-philosophy, viz., the Vira-Saiva form in Deccan-Karnataka, the Saivasiddhanta in Tamil Nadu, and the Advaits Saiva form in Kashmir. There are... |
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Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherword |
Song of God: Bhagavad Gita |
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| The Bhagavad Gita has captured the imagination of thinking men and women all over the world. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that its followers need not belong to a particular formal religion or sect. Swami Venkatesananda's masterful and enlightened commentary in the form of daily reading, gives a new perspective to its age-old wisdom. |
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Prem P. Bhalla |
Hindu Gods and Goddesses |
$31.99 $22.39 |
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| Whenever there is degeneration of thought and increase in sin, I shall incarnate in different forms - Lord Sri Krishna says in Bhagavad Gita. The Supreme Being has no form to protect the righteous and the virtuous. He has emerged in the many forms of gods and goddesses to guide and teach humanity to lead an ideal life. No major religion in the world can claim to have as many gods and goddesses as Hinduism. At the same time, no other religion has as many forms of worship and places of... |
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Kisari Mohan Ganguly |
The Mahabharata of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa (4 Vols.) (Soft Cover) |
$179.95 $125.97 |
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| This is a smaller print edition of 'The Mahabharata', complete and unabridged. In the world of classical literature The Mahabharata is unique in many respects. It is the mightiest single endeavor of literary creation of any culture in human history. An 11 lb. edition of the gargantuan epic which is said to contain the solutions to all the problems of human life. A treasure-house of Indian spirituality with jaw-dropping adventures galore, this is a true classic of world literature.
A 4 Volume... |
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Dr. R. L. Kashyap |
Shanti Mantras: from The Upanishads & Veda Samhita |
$4.00 $2.80 |
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| To have a happy and blissful life, we need many facilities or powers such as the power of will, fortitude, quietude etc. Like everything else, these powers have to be nourished. In some periods of our life we feel peaceful. Later we fell that the peace has left us. The problem is that we are systematically squandering the power of peace without replenishing it. Mantras in this book help us in establishing the plenitude in us.
This collection contains a variety of mantras. We give the Sanskrit... |
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Tr. By Swami Venkatesananada |
The Supreme Yoga: Yoga Vasistha |
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| The Yoga Vasistha has been a favourite book of spiritual seekers in India these several centuries. Its special appeal lies in its thoroughly rational approach, and in its presentation of Vedanta as a philosophy to bridge the gulf between the secular and the sacred, action and contemplation, in human life, through a comprehensive and lofty spirituality. This monumental scripture is the greatest help to the spiritual awakening and the direct experience of the truth. This is certain. If this is... |
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Harvey P. Alper |
Understanding Mantras |
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| Mantras, those ubiquitous and enigmatic utterances characteristic of the religions of India and of cultures that have fallen under her spell, are the subject of a valuable collection of essays published by SUNY Press as a part of its Series in Religious Studies (Robert Cummings Neville, Editor). The contributors are all expert in one or more periods of Sanskrit philosophical literature, and their essays are uniformly well grounded and soundly researched. Assembled by Harvey P. Alper-... |
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Translated by Arshia Sattar |
The Ramayana |
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| A brilliant new translation of the timeless epic. One of India's two greatest epics, the Ramayana pervades the country's moral and cultural consciousness. For generations it has served as a bedtime story for Indian children, while at the same time engaging the interest of philosophers and theologians. Now this magnificent translation makes the monumental work available to a new audience. Believed to have been composed by Valmiki sometime between the eighth and sixth centuries BC, the Ramayana... |
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Swami Siddheswarananda |
Hindu Thought and Carmelite Mysticism |
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| This study in comparative mysticism (originally given as lectures at the Sorbonne) explores the relationship between Hindu mystics (notably Shankara and Sri Ramakrishna) and Christian Carmelite mystics (notably St. John of the Cross), using jnana, bhakti, and raja yogas as a basis for comparison as well as the sacred scriptures of both traditions.
About the Authors:
Swami Siddheswarananda was a prince of the House of Cochin who after serving the Order of Ramakrishna many... |
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William Buck |
Mahabharata |
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| Few works in world literature have inspired so vast an audience, in nations with radically different languages and cultures, as the Ramayana and Mahabharata, two Sanskrit verse epics written some 2,000 years ago.
In Ramayana (written by a poet known to us as Valmiki), William Buck has retold the story of Prince Rama-with all its nobility of spirit, courtly intrigue, heroic renunciation, fierce battles, and triumph of good over evil-in a length and manner that will make the great Indian epics... |
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Vettam Mani |
Puranic Encyclopaedia |
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| This voluminous work, a store-house of information about the Epics, Puranas and allied literature, was originally composed and published in Malayalam. It constituted the results of the author's devoted study and research extending over fourteen years. This English version of the same is to meet the growing demand of scholars interested in the study of Puranas. The material compiled is arranged systematically. Citations have been inserted in support of stated facts; at places they have been... |
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Musaschi Tachikawa |
Indian Fire Ritual |
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| "From the Vedic Samhitas down to the manuals of Vedic schools, it is observed
that the Vedic ritual has undergone considerable modifications as a result of
changing geographical, social and economic conditions. The tradition of solemn
Vedic ritual is fast disappearing and it is becoming more and more difficult to
witness a proper performance of a sacrifice that follows the tradition
faithfully. It is therefore imperative to record whatever is available at
present with a view to... |
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Subhash Kak |
The Gods Within |
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| This book is a pioneering study that reconciles the traditional understanding of the Vedic Gods, taken as the constituents of the individual’s consciousness, with new discoveries of neuroscience.
Using a variety of sources, the book argues that the Gods may be seen as the cognitive centres in the brain or the archetypal projections of an objective consciousness on the subjective mind.
This book will be useful to scholars of religion, psychology and the emerging new science of... |
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Pranab Kumar Bhattacharya |
Surya Namaskar |
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| The author states, "Our ancients found that a set of bodily movements, practised in the soft sun of the morning, in the form of oblation, gave them an abundance of health, vitality and spiritual uplift."
This compound exercise of 10 or 12 movements, called Surya Namaskar, brings into play all the major muscles and joints of the body. This booklet illustrates this system of exercise for the common man.
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Dr. Raj Kumar |
Know the Vedas |
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| All of us have heard about the Vedas, but how many of us know what is there in them? In fact, scriptures and classics of any nation are its true heritage, laying a firm foundation for its people to follow. The Vedas are India’s and the world’s oldest scriptures, believed to have been directly revealed by God.
This book gives a clear and concise account on select aspects of the Vedas, which help dispel ignorance, superstition and false beliefs. The Vedas are replete with guidelines to solve... |
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Kisari Mohan Ganguly |
The Mahabharata of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa (12 Vols.) (Hard Cover) |
$334.95 $234.47 |
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| The Mahabharata in its present form is equal to about eight times as much as the Illiad and Odyssey put together. The nucleus of the Mahabharata is the great war of eighteen days fought between the Kauravas, the hundred sons of Dhritarashtra and Pandavas, the five sons of Pandu.The epic entails all the circumstances leading upto the war. In this great Kurukshetra battle were involved almost all the kings of India joining either of the two parties. The result of this war was the total... |
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Dr. R. L. Kashyap |
Agni In Rig Veda |
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| Agni is the most important God in the Vedic hymns. Agni is not a mere physical fire. He is the lord of Divine Will.
Agni is a cosmic force with the qualities of light (or knowledge) and power in perfect harmony. He is the Divine Will who impels human beings to begin all the necessary activities. The first hymn of Rig Veda is addressed to Agni.
This book contains the text, transliteration, translation and commentary of all the 315 mantras in the first 34 Suktas dedicated to Agni in the first... |
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Sudeshna banerjee |
Durga Puja |
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| The book is an introduction to Durga Puja, the grandest festival in eastern India, a celebration that provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Bengal. It is also a ready reckoner of all aspects of the Puja-its mythical origins, its socio-cultural evolution, its economic ramifications and its elaborate rituals. Spiced up with anecdotes and trivia collected from journals and newspapers from the 19th century to the present day, It is a compendium of knowledge associated with the... |
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Shila Purkayastha |
Radha the Eternal Beauty of Indian Literature |
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| The present book entitled "Radha the Eternal Beauty of Indian Literature" is a detailed study of the Radha-legend and Radha-cult which remain extensively scattered over written and oral literature of India covering both Sanskrit, Prakrta and regional languages of the country. It deals with the colourful character of the most popular and famous lady of Indian tradition. The present work is presented in eleven chapters in which the Radha-legend with a special emphasis on the character of the... |
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Parvati Charana Tarkatirtha |
Kalivilasa Tantra |
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| This previously unpublished Tantra is significant in that it belongs to what some call the "prohibitive" class, meaning that it belongs to and has been operative in another Age (kalpa) and not in the present.
The Tantra is particularly interesting as it deals with the vexed subject of the existence or non-existence of Pashubhava in the Kaliyuga and the ritual use of the panchatattva.
This book is in Sanskrit with English translation. |
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Bulbul Sharma |
The Ramayana for Children |
$22.50 $15.75 |
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| The Ramayana is one of the best-known epics in the world, the tale of Rama, the prince of Ayodhya, who exiles himself to the forest for fourteen years to honour his father's word. In the forest, Rama, his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana meet new friends and strange foes, and each day brings new adventures. But their happy life is spoilt when Ravana of Lanka, the king of demons, abducts Sita.
To rescue her Rama enlists the help of the monkey army. In that final battle, many heroes die and... |
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R K Narayan |
The Ramayana |
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| A shortened modern prose version of the Indian epic
The Ramayana is, quite simply, the greatest of Indian epics—and one of the world's supreme masterpieces of storytelling.
‘Almost every individual living in India,' writes R. K. Narayan in the Introduction to this new interpretation, ‘is aware of the story of The Ramayana. Everyone of whatever age, outlook, education or station in life knows the essential part of the epic and adores the main figures in it—Rama and Sita. Every child is told... |
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Richard L. Thompson |
The Cosmology of the Bhagavata Purana : Mysteries of the Sacred Universe |
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| Main Features
From the flat earth to the sun's chariot, traditional spiritual texts often seem wedded to outmoded cosmologies that show, at best, the scientific limitations of their authors. The Bhagavata Purana, one of the classical scriptures of Hinduism, seems, at first glance, to be no exception. However, a closer examination of this text reveals unexpected depths of knowledge in ancient cosmology. Mysteries of the Sacred Universe shows that the cosmology of the Bhagavata... |
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Ramesh S. Balsekar |
The Bhagavad Gita: A Selection |
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| A rare book. Ramesh picks the finest gems from the The Bhagavad Gita and illumines them with his razor-sharp insight.
This is not a book you can read once and stash away. Its pocket size makes it a handy companion.
About the Author:
Ramesh S. Balsekar is a disciple of the late Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, a renowned Advaita master. From early childhood, Balsekar was drawn to Advaita, a nondual teaching, particularly the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and Wei Wu Wei. Ramesh has... |
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Sushama Londhe |
A Tribute to Hinduism: Thoughts and Wisdom spanning continents and time about India and her culture |
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| Thoughts and Wisdom spanning continents and time about India and her culture by Sushama Londhe is a collection of quotations from some of the world's greatest philosophers, thinkers, scientists, and leaders. The book asks us to take a fresh look at Hinduism and her many traditions through the eyes of these great personalities. Organized into 14 chapters including topics such as Science and Art, this hardbound book also contains beautiful photographs and illustrations. It is a great addition to... |
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Swami Lakshmanjoo |
Siva Sutras: The Supreme Awakening : With the Commentary of Kshemaraja |
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| This spiritual treasure, gifted by God to the sage Vasagupta for the upliftment of human kind, is considered to be one of Kashmir Shaivism's most important scriptures.The Shiva Sutras are divided into three parts. And according to Kshemaraja, the commentator, the three parts correspond to the three means (upayas) for the attainment of liberation as revealed by Kashmir Shaivism. These upayas are the means for traveling from individual limited consciousness to universal God consciousness.The... |
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Trevor Leggett |
Realization of the Supreme Self |
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| This book presents the Gita yoga in the light of explanations by Sankara. The Gita can be misread, as Sankara says. It is not a gradual ascent to the final devotion of the soul to a Lord high above. The whole basis of Gita yoga is confirmation through experiments not mere exhortion. This highly significant book presents the Gita as a training manual for spiritual practice. This book is an excellent guide accessible to all. While highlighting the heart of the Gita text, the author by... |
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Elizabeth U. Harding |
Kali - The Black Goddess of Dakshineshwar |
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| Most major religions--Christianity, Judaism, Islam--do not acknowledge the feminine power of God. Nevertheless, this mysterious feminine power of God strikes a special chord in most people's hearts. The concept of the Mother Goddess in the West--the meek, ever-loving, patiently suffering female--is very different than the image of Kali in the Hindu pantheon. The Dakshineswar Temple in India is devoted to the worship of Ma Kali, and this book tells you all about the temple and how Kali is... |
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Vandana Mataji |
Nama Japa |
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| Nama Japa means "The Prayer of the Name":
The author of the book presents us with a study, at once practical and
theological, of The Prayer of the Name in the Hindu and Christian
traditions. As Swami Chidananda says, it should be of immense benefit to seekers both in the East and in the West.
About the Author:
For many years Vandana Mataji used to spend six months of
the year in Rishikesh, Himalayas, in prayer, study and dialouge with Hindu
masters and... |
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A.J. Alston |
The Devotional Poems of Mirabai |
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| A translation of over two hundred of the songs attributed to the early sixteenth-century female bhakti poet Mirabai. These poems express an intense love for Krishna. The Devotional Poems of Mirabai offers the reader a sober English translation of two hundred of her Padas, based on the interpretative work of Indian scholars that has appeared during the last few decades. Three introductory essays deal with her life, her place in the Bhakti movement and the characteristics of her poetry. ... |
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Alan Jacobs |
The Principal Upanishads |
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| The origins of the Upanishads, sacred writings of Hinduism, predate recorded history. They are thought of by many as perhaps the greatest of all the books in the history of world religions. Since they were revealed to the Rishis of the Vedic civilisation some 5,000 to 10,000 years ago, many have come to regard them as the kernel of the mystical and philosophical truths that are the basis of understanding religion today. Alan Jacobs has used free modern verse to convey the essential... |
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Vanamali |
Sri Devi Lila |
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| Our first relationship in the world is through the mother. The earliest memory of any person is that of clinging to the mother's breast and looking into her love-filled eyes. The comfort and security, which the infant gains from this relationship, lasts with him all his life. In the mother is centred a whole world of tenderness, comfort and sustenance. To transfer this concept to a cosmic being was a natural step, which all the ancient cultures took. Therefore the concept of the divine as the... |
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Swami Suddhananda |
Defining Austerity |
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| "A meditative indulgence"
Austerity is shown as the hallmark of Hinduism and thus, rather unfairly, Hinduism is termed as ‘life negating’ or ‘life denying". Bhagavan Sankara in these five verses of ‘ Kaupina Pancakam’ draws a lucid pen portrait where we see the austerity more as a natural abandon or a choiceless choice rather that a rigorous religious discipline imperative for Self- Realisation.
Elaborating on these verses, Swami Suddhananda shows that the ultimate Renunciation is the... |
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Ramanuj Prasad |
Know the Puranas |
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| In fact the word Purana in Hindi, meaning `old`, owes its origin to The Puranas. There are ancient scriptures - 18 in all,with 18 Upapuranas - which are the guidelines to life in the form of ancient tales and instructions, and show us the true path of devotion to the duties, discipline [conduct] and identity with the Lord. They are basically classified into three categories: Sattavic, Rajasic and Tamasic.
An overview:
Bhavishya Purana,deals with the building of temples, types of temples,... |
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Eknath Easwaran |
The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living (In 3 Volumes) |
$59.95 $41.97 |
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| India's timeless and most practical scripture, set on a battlefield in mythic war between good and evil, has a practical appeal for modern times. It is a practical manual for everyone who aims at goodness in the world of conflict and change.
Ten years in the making, The Bhagavad Gita For Daily Living distills insight and understanding that have made Eknath Easwaran one of the best loved teachers in the world. This verse-by-verse translation and commentary illustrates Gita’s lofty insight with... |
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Vanamali |
The Lilas of the Sons of Shiva |
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| In this book, Vanamali has given us a fascinating glimpse into the lilas of the three sons of Shiva. This is a captivating book for all those who are interested in knowing the esoteric secrets of Hindu gods.
Shiva and his sons are all aspects of the great electromagnetic forces that control life. Shiva is the source of all energies. He is the nuclear energy underlying the subatomic particles. At the very core of matter Shiva whirls in his cosmic dance as Nataraja. Ganesha is the god of... |
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Srila Visvanathan Cakravartipada |
Sri Krsna Bhavanamrta Mahakavya |
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| How can neophtes relish this Rasa-lila with their tongues? Those people whose eyes were blessed to witness it because they were born here (while Krsna perfomed his manifest pastimes) are also unable to describe this sweetness. Even if Prema sacred Love itself would be the Lord and engaged some clever people to describe it they would also be unable to do so for their voices would have been choked by the ecstasy of love. |
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M.R. Kale, Ed. |
The Kiratarjuniyam of Bharavi |
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| The Kiratarjuniya is a Mahakavya and is named after its chief incident, viz. the fight between Siva under the guise of a Kirata (Mountaineer) and Arjuna. This metrical composition describes the journey of Arjuna to the mountain Indrakila, part of Himalayas, for the propitiation of the gods Indra and Siva and the final obtainment of the divine weapons Pasupata and others from the gods. |
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Lex Hixon |
Mother of the Universe |
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| In this delightful translation by Lex Hixon, we hear the pillow talk of the mystic poet Ramprasad to his Goddess Kali, Mother of the Universe, Mother of Reality-a tantric love affair which the Divine that will completely enchant the reader. |
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Rajbali Pandey |
Hindu Samskaras |
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| The Hindu Samskaras give expression to aspirations and ideals of the
Hindus. They aim at securing the welfare of the performer and developing his
personality. They go back to a hoary antiquity. The Vedas, the Brahmanas, the
Grhyasutras, the Dharmasutras, the Smrtis and other treatises describe the
rites, ceremonies and customs here and there but they do not present them in
their historical evolution.
The present work is a systematic study of all the Samskaras enjoined to be... |
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Rabindranath Tagore |
A Hundred Devotional Songs of Tagore |
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| Devotion is dedication of the self to the All Serene. To Rabindranath
Tagore, it is more than mere dedication. It is a vrata to be in perfect unison
with the Vratapati, the Lord of askance in sincerity, purity and poignance.
To be christened with the spirituality of Tagore in the most intrinsic and poignant pattern is to muse and re-muse his devotional songs, and in doing so, one cannot but discover within oneself the lotus-land of spiritual excellence. Indeed, somewhere in the heartland... |
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M. Padmanabhan |
Tales of Krishna from Mahabharatha |
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| No information currently available on this title. If you should own this book, we would be very pleased if you would offer a review. Author: M. Padmanabhan/ Meera Ravi Shankar Subject: Hinduism/Stories |
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Radhakamal Mukerjee |
Astavakragita: The Song of the Self Supreme |
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| Astavakragita (The Song of the Self Supreme) contains the Sanskrit text of Astavakragita (both in Nagari and Roman script), its English translation, Exegesis and Glossarial Index. It presents in twenty chapters the substance of Astavakra`s teaching in respect of the Cosmic Self in the form of his dialogue with Janaka, the seer-king of Videha. The teaching is based on the Upanishadic creed of Absolute monism (Advaitavada) that identifies the Self with the non-dual Ultimate Reality.But the... |
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Pt. S.M. Natesa Sastri |
Hindu Feasts Fasts and Ceremonies |
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| The folklore of a country is never so well known even by the folk of the country itself. Moreover there is always a young generation growing up which is waiting to be instructed in it by the easiest and widest possible means. This book is a most excellent work in its collecting, arranging and recording, in a concise and easily assimilable form, some of the more noteable tales, traditions, customs, beliefs, and ceremonies of the Hindu culture. For a general work-a-day knowledge of the Hindus... |
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W.J. Wilkins |
Hindu Mythology |
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| Hindu mythology is a fascinating world of legends and stories centred around a sophisticated structure and hierarchy of deities and their worship. The many gods and goddesses, depicted in myriad forms in art and literature, constitute a sacred and complex subject of interesting study. The book, 'Hindu Mythology' attempts to offer a systematic and complete account of the names and character of the deities of Hinduism and their relationship with one another. The book, typed afresh, studies the... |
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Perceval Landon |
Nepal Volume I & II |
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| Perceval Landon’s Nepal vol.1 treats the inward and outward politics of the land from when it grew into a national entity. He examines Nepal in the political, religious and historical context vis-à-vis the reality of the twentieth century. Nepal — which he describes as ‘full of antiquities and relics of the past’ — is unique because it has never suffered the repercussions of the Christian or the Moslem expansion.
In vol. II Perceval Landon concentrates on the people and politics of the land.... |
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Sir Edwin Arnold |
The Song Celetial or Bhagavat-Gita |
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| The Bhagavad Gita is one of the many episodes from the great Hindu
epic, the Mahabharata written by Vyasa.
The Bhagavad Gita forms one of the most important written doctrines of the
Hindu religion. Whatever the origins of this story, all will agree that it
remains a classic work.
The story unfolds as the armies of the Kauravas and Pandavas are poised for
battle. The two armies are formed from the same warring family locked in a
battle of good over evil, but... |
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Swami Satyanananda Saraswati |
Teachings of Swami Satyananda Saraswati Vols 5 |
$5.95 $4.17 |
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| This illuminating series of books contains the formal and informal talks of a world renowned master and authority on yoga. For those yogic aspirants and spiritual seekers who are unable to be in the presence of a great master to hear his teachings directly, these books are an incomparable gift of knowledge and inspiration. Each volume contains spiritual truths and practical guidelines conveyed simply and from the heart.
Ideal for all levels of aspirants and seekers from beginners to... |
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Jankinath Kaul |
Awakening of Supreme Consciousness Lectures of Swami Lakshman Joo |
$13.53 $9.47 |
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| Swami Lakshman Joo (1907-1991), also called Swami
Lakshmanji Raina or Ishvara Svarupa, was a great yogi from an early age. He
embodied a rare unity of a mystic and a pandit, being well-versed in Sanskrit
and in the texts of the non-dualistic tradition of Kashmir Saivism. He was also
called the Abhinavagupta of the 20th century, being the last authority of
Kashmir Saivism, who was teaching scholars and guiding seekers on the spiritual
path.
He edited several Sanskrit texts and... |
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar |
Hinduism and Christianity |
$5.49 $3.84 |
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| Sri Sri unfolds the amazing similarities between these two major religions. This book provides an unshakable basis for unity among the religions.
About the Author:
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, spiritual guru and founder of the Art of Living movement, believes in spreading the knowledge of living a healthier life through his message of compassion, commitment to society, and a cosmic understanding of life. Born on May 13, 1956 in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Ravi... |
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M.N.Dutt |
Mahabharata (9 Vols.) |
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| The Mahabharata is a curious mixture of history and mythology, though the former aspect is the subject of grave doubts in the minds of the professional historians. This is called the fifth Veda and it is universally acknowledged to be of pre-eminent importance. It extols its greatness itself in the following words: Yad ihasti tad anyatra yan nehasti na tat kvacit (Whatever is here is also elsewhere; whatever is not here is extant nowhere). It contains not only the celebrated Gita but also a... |
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Hermann oldenberg |
The Doctrine of the Upanisads and the Early Buddhism |
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| Chapter I of this study, which discusses the older Upanisads, viz., the Brhad Aranyaka Upanisad and the Chandogya Upanisad, describes at the outset how the idea of the Supreme Being, the unique mystic power, was conceived in the words Brahman and Atman and how these two entities merged with each other and became identical. It then discusses the doctrine of metempsychosis as evolved from the relation between the Supreme Being and the world of plurality. In this period, the magician-priest begins... |
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Sri Aurobindo |
The Secret of the Veda (Hard Cover) |
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| A study of the way of writing of the Vedic mystics, their philosophic system, their system of symbols and the truths they figure, and translations of selected hymns of the Rig-Veda.
"Is there at all or is there still a secret of the Veda?" Sri Aurobindo asks in the opening sentence of this book. He examines the ritualistic and naturalistic theory of nineteenth-century European scholars and then sets forth his own view:
"The hypothesis I propose is that the Rig-veda is itself the one... |
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Sri Sathya Sai Baba |
Bhagavatha Vahini |
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| …He narrates the story of His previous incarnation in Dwapara Yuga as Bhagawan Krishna, originally narrated by Sage Shuka to King Parikshit, who under a curse of death yearned to listen to the story in his last earthly days. Bhagawan illustrates as to how Bhagavatham should be told - with joy in the heart and tears in the eyes sending the listeners into raptures - and how it should be listened to by sharing the ecstasy of the narrator and craving for more and more thrilling... |
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