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Rajeshwari Ghose |
The Lord of Arur, The Tyagaraja Cult in Tamil Nadu |
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Tiruvarur in the Thanjavur district of Tamilnadu was the centre of Saiva and Sakta worship from very ancient times.
The Saiva cult revolved around the Tyagaraja icon enshrined in a temple bearing the name of the image. Interestingly, Tyagaraja is not the principle deity but a processional icon and is in fact an amalgam of three deities - Siva his consort Uma and their child Skanda.
Tyagaraja is a Somaskanda and the first visual representation of this composite deity can be traced to the... |
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James Legge |
The Sacred books of China: The texts of Confucianism - Part IV |
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Swami Krishnananda |
A Short History of Religious and Philosophic Thought in India |
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The present book on the structure of Inner India is one of a special kind, for it offers to students of Indian Culture a taste of its quintessential essence and, to those who are eager to know what India is, a colorful outline of the picture of the heart of India. The survey of thought covered in this book ranges from the Vedas and the Upanishads to the Smritis, including the Epics, Puranas and the Bhagavad Gita, as well as the religious modes of conduct and the philosophic tradition of the... |
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Central Chinmaya Mission Trust |
Advice to Householders |
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This book contents : Guidance from the Guru by Swami Tapovanam Vedanta in action for householders by Swami Chinmayananda The stages of life by Swami Tejomayananda It is all in the mind by Swami Chidananda Begin with yourself by Swami Ishwarananda |
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Swami Sivananda |
Ananda Gita: The song of bliss |
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Table of Contents:
Publisher's Note
Introduction
What is divine life
Divine Life
Religion
Essence of Gita
Way of attainment
Sadhana
Satsanga
Guru Is Necessary
Virtue and Vice
Pleasure and Pain
All about Mind
How to Control the Mind?
Sankalpa and Its Destruction
Ahamkara or Egoism
Way to Peace
Special Instructions
Karma yoga
Practice of Karma Yoga
Anasakti Yoga
Bhakti yoga
What Is Bhakti Yoga
Power of Prayer
Surrender... |
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N. Anantharaman |
Ananda Lahari |
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An inimitable and excellent collection of verses in praise of Goddesss Bhavani is known by the name of Anandalahari which literally means the "wave of Spiritual Bliss" The verses, twenty in number, are not only devotional masterpieces but also literacy gems. The theme in all the slokas in the Divine Mother. The Mother is ever ready to shower Her love, affection and blessings on the devotee, who, like a trusting and loving child, should place himself (or himself) unconditionally and... |
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Swami Vedananda |
Aum Hindutvam |
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The author negates some of the very old concepts, viz., that females and Shudras, and people who have not undergone the Upanayana Samskaras have no access to Vedas or they should not perform Vedic rituals.
He insists that 'all religious observances of a man, if devoid of right conduct, are of no avail. Right conduct constitutes an important element of education and civilization. In his opinion Hindus will have to develop the all-comprehensive idea of Hindu Dharma in and through their lives... |
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Sri Aurobindo |
Bankim - Tilak - Dayananda |
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Essays on three great Indian personalities:
Literary
Political
Religious.
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Sri Aurobindo was an Indian/Hindu nationalist, scholar, poet, mystic, evolutionary philosopher, yogi and guru. After a short political career in which he became one of leaders of the early movement for the freedom of India from British rule, Sri Aurobindo turned to the development and practice of a new spiritual path which he called the "integral yoga," the aim of which was to further the... |
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The Banares Mercantile Co |
Batuk Bhirava Upasana |
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V. Madhusudan Reddy |
Beyond Religion |
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A presentation at the Parliament of the World's Religions held in Chicago, USA, on September 2, 1993.
The author harmonises the concepts of religion, idealism, morality and science and points the way to a dynamic spirituality that reconciles all.
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Tapasi De |
Bheema |
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The story of little Bheema is a part of the great Indian epic, Mahabharata. He was the second among the Pandava brothers, and the strongest of all! The story of Bheema is full of captivating incidents, sometimes evoking laughter and sometimes astonishment. |
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S.N. Goenka |
Come People of the World |
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This book presents a collection of Hindi couplets (dohas) chanted by Sri S.N. Goenka in his ten-day Vipassana courses. These have been a source of great inspiration to his students for many years. They have now been transcribed in Roman script and translated in english for the benefit of English-speaking students all over the world.
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Srila Prabhupada |
Coming Back |
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Brings into focus the need to approach the proper source for illumination. Despite the many theories of scientists no laboratory investigation has revealed the mystery of consciousness. Since birth and death deal with the essence of our being, it is a subject of the utmost relevance to everyone. Our reincarnation after death is a predetermined fact until we choose to break the bondage. First we must become open to the possibilities of life outside our empirical understanding. Harvard... |
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The Mother |
Commentaries on the Dhammapada |
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These commentaries on the classic Buddhist text the Dhammapada were given in 1957-58 during the Mother's classes at the Ashram Playground. The classes consisted of students, teachers and Ashram members.
"After reading a chapter of the text, the Mother spoke about the points which interested her and then asked the class to meditate on them. She did not systematically discuss all the Dhammapada verses, but she did cover most of the central ideas in the text."
When the Mother introduced the... |
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Swami Dayananda Saraswati |
Conversion is Violence |
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“What hurts a person, his or her family, and the community is violence. Religious conversion hurts all this. Therefore, it is rank violence.” About the Author: Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati likes to call himself a traditional teacher of Vedanta, a link in a long unbroken tradition, from Adi Shankara to the present day. Rooted in the richness of tradition, yet contemporary in his thinking and approach, he continuously edits his teaching style to ensure that the vision of Vedanta... |
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Sister Nivedita |
Cradle Tales of Hinduism |
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Daniel Perdue (Tr.) |
Debate in Tibetan Buddhist Education |
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It is intended as introduction for those interested in Tibetan debate and, more generally, in Buddhist logic and epistemology. |
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Dharma - Its True Nature |
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A collection of eighteen papers given at a seminar at Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri, India addressing the theme of how Vipassana meditation helps with the problem of addiction.aA report on the proceedings of an international conference held at Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri, India in May, 1995. The papers and discussion focus on the meaning of the word 'Dharma' which in India is synonymous with 'religion'. Papers are interspersed with lively discussion extracts about the definition of the term Dharma and focus... |
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Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada |
Dharma : The Way of Transcendence |
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The Sanskrit word dharma is one of the oldest and most amabigious terms in the Vedic literarture. Here, Swami Prabhupada explians its use, what it relates to, and most importantaly, how to practice dharma or "one's duty." This book is a collection of lectures and discussions given by Swami Prabhupada in the late 1960's and 70's. Everything is explained so that even someone who is not familiar with the Vedic teachings will understand, yet the deepth of the teachings will inspire even an... |
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The Mother |
Difference Between Religion and Yoga |
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Reprints from All India Magazine on a specific topic showing how Yoga can be practised in our daily lives.
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Born in Paris in 1878, the Mother studied painting at an art studio and became an accomplished artist. Primarily interested in inner development, she was associated with several groups of spiritual seekers in France.
In 1914 she journeyed to India to meet the Indian mystic Sri Aurobindo in Puducherry and settled there permanently in 1920. For nearly fifty years, she... |
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Swami Dayananda Saraswati |
Do all Religions have the same goal? |
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This topic is very important because a number of people the world over, especially Hindus, believe that all religions have the same goal. In this booklet, Swamiji helps us clearly and objectively to understand this topic without prejudice. Some of the book topics include dharma, ahimsa, moksha and prayer. About the Author: Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati likes to call himself a traditional teacher of Vedanta, a link in a long unbroken tradition, from Adi Shankara to the present day. Rooted in... |
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Effect of Vipassana Meditation on Quality of life, Subjective well-being, and Criminal Propensity among inmates of Tihar jail, Delhi |
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Contents:
Introduction
Review of Literature
Vipassana meditation: An introduction
About the study
Objectives
Hypotheses
Method of Study
Research design
Sample
Tools
Statistical analysis
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
Limitations of Study
Suggestions for future Research
References
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Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada |
Elevation to Krishna Consciousness |
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Here Srila Prabhupada discusses the step-by-step process of reviving our original peaceful and happy condition, Krsna consciousness. He writes, "If we want to participate in the unlimited happiness, knowledge and eternal life which constitute our actual heritage in the spiritual world, we should not waste this life by working hard for sense gratification. We should accept a life devoted to the cultivation of Krsna consciousness, and then we will get unlimited happiness and unlimited pleasure.... |
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Swami Sivananda |
Essays in Philosophy |
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This illuminating volume has been specially written for those who are soaked in Western philosophic thought and the scientific method of arriving at conclusions. These Essays in Philosophy are not based on mere belief or superstition, not on mere scriptural injunctions and declarations, but on good reason backed by the personal experiences of a living Sage of Self-realization. As such, they are bound to appeal to, and transform, people of all shades of thought and opinion.
These essays were... |
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Gita Press |
Gayatrisahasranama Stotra |
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This book is a mere reciting of this hymn (thousand names of Gayatri) capable of bestowing the fruits of taking bath in several pilgrimages and salvation through the blessings of Gayatri by destroying wretchedness. |