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Heinrich Zimmer (1890–1943) was a historian of South Asian art. He was the author of Philosophies of India. Joseph Campbell (1904–1987) was the author of many books on comparative mythology, including The Hero with a Thousand Faces and The Masks of God.
A landmark work that demystifies the rich tradition of Indian art, Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization analyzes key motifs found in legend, myth, and folklore taken directly from...
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Yoga is an exercise and meditation philosophy that has been taking the United States by storm over the past several decades. Yet many are unaware that there is an entire, ancient religion that prefaces this phenomenon. Yoga is one of six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, and "Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" contains 196 aphorisms that form the basis of Raja Yoga. Patanjali uses his text to explain different facets of the philosophy, leading people to...
23) Lord of light
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A new trade paperback edition of the late science-fiction master's Hugo Award-winning classic, telling of a band of men who through technology made themselves immortal.
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"War between the devas and the demons is imminent. Fourteen-year-old Aru Shah and her friends are sent on a mission to rescue two 'targets,' one of whom is about to utter a prophecy that could mean the difference between victory and defeat. The Targets, a pair of twins, are the newest Pandava sisters. When the Pandavas fail to prevent the prophecy from reaching the Sleeper's ears, Aru believes that the only way to put the shine back on their brand...
26) Alpha goddess
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"Sera is a Hindu goddess incarnate and must battle between her good and evil sides in order to save the world from becoming hell on earth"--
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"Winner of the 1999 Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy Book Prize, South Asia Council of the Association of Asian Studies" Richard H. Davis is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Yale University. His previous publications include Ritual in an Oscillating Universe: Worshiping Śiva in Medieval India (Princeton).
For many centuries, Hindus have taken it for granted that the religious images they place in temples and home shrines for purposes of worship...
29) Tales from India
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Collection of Hindu tales, including the birth of the gods, tales of creation, and the arrival of humans, accompanied by exquisite artwork, which reflects the influence of both classical and contemporary Indian art.
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The Four Vedas – RIG, SAMA, YAJUR and ATHARVA are the fountainhead of ancient Indian philosophy, traditions and practices. It is believed that in the beginning of creation, Vedas were revealed by GOD for the benefit of mankind. The meaning of Vedas is Knowledge. The Vedas are supposed to contain true knowledge in seed form. It is enjoined upon mankind to understand develop, utilize and propagate this knowledge for individual and universal welfare....
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Praise for Measuring Sky Without Ground No one can write as you do without it being forged in the bliss of Her divine fire, no one comes to Her knowledge without being prepared to offer themselves in the flames... only they know the passion of this surrender! Beautiful poet, i salute you, for you are doing the work, the great work of preparing the vessel so She may flow through... oh how i too ardently long for there to be nothing left of me but the...
33) Out of Your Mind
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In order to come to your senses, Alan Watts often said, you sometimes need to go out of your mind. Perhaps more than any other teacher in the West, this celebrated author, former Anglican priest, and self-described spiritual entertainer was responsible for igniting the passion of countless wisdom seekers to the spiritual and philosophical delights of Asia and India. Now, with Out of Your Mind: Essential Listening from the Alan Watts Audio Archives,...
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All the literature of the world is puny and insignificant in front of the Bhagwat Gita- once remarked the famous American writer and philosopher, H. D. Thoreau. This book is an outcome of a deep study of the Gita over a long period and broadly covers the main teachings enshrined in the scripture. In fact, Gita is not merely a holy book meant for reverence and ritual worship, but it is a fountain spring of true knowledge and wisdom and can be considered...
36) The Book of One
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A comprehensive, yet entertaining introduction to Advaita, the non-dual philosophy which provides a completely reasonable explanation for who we are and the nature of the universe. There are many self-help approaches promising enlightenment and happiness but most are illogical and lack any proven capability. Advaita has a guru-disciple tradition stretching back for several thousand years and can guarantee the sincere seeker a progressive path to self-realization....
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Plus verses from the Vedas and the Bhagvad gita Like the proverbial fish that has heard a lot about the Great Ocean and spends an entire lifetime searching for it, not realizing it has always been an inseparable part of the ocean, man spends his lifetime searching all around for God......
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In all the spiritual literature of the world there is no book so elevating and inspiring as the Bhagavad Gita. Chandra's profound and relatable translation leads the reader through all 18 chapters of this ancient text in a thoroughly engaging and understandable way.
Symbolizing the eternal struggle between the spiritual and material in each of us, the Gita embodies the clear solution to every challenge faced on the spiritual battlefield of self-development....
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The Hindu Journey comprises a prime example of allegorical writing. Part One of this book deals with visionary experience though a spiritual technique known as "gazing" thought which access can be made possible to religious experiences. The nest part of this allegory follows up on experiences of a spiritual nature, where the heritage of the great saints comes alive and places and people defy the imagination. Finally there is an 'After word' on allegorical...
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Who are you? What happens when you die? Is there a God? Is the universe created? Advaita is a teaching with a tradition of thousands of years which provides totally reasonable answers to all such questions. This essential introduction from the acclaimed author of numerous books on the subject will demonstrate why it is so successful.
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