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In this book, the author has chosen 90 verses of the Gita out of the total 700, which are purely subjective in nature. He, however, has included all the important ones for the sake of coherency of presentation. It is hoped that this small book will motivate the modern reader to study the full text with passion and devotion and pursue the spiritual goals towards eternal bliss. This abridged edition will give the complete message, which has inspired...
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This historical treatise fundamentally dilates upon the progress of Hinduism in Manipur during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and highlights the far-reaching impact of Hinduism on the contemporary society, indigenous religion and culture, language and literature, art and architecture, sculpture and iconography, coins and epigraphy, and music and dance. It also focuses on religious and cultural assimilation and syncretization. It presents...
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A classic in its field, Dowson's authoritative dictionary covers every aspect of Hinduism, India's complex polytheistic religion and philosophy. This A to Z reference-an invaluable resource for students and scholars-contains at-your-fingertips entries for most every individual, deity, event, location, and concept in Hindu mythology, religion, geography, history and literature.
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"Dear Tulsi, you are much beloved by Lord K???a because your leaves are always at His lotus feet. Dear malati flower, dear mallika flower, dear jasmine flower, all of you must have been touched by K???a while He was passing this way after giving us transcendental enjoyment. Have you seen Madhava passing this way? O mango trees, O trees of jackfruit, O pear trees and asana trees! O blackberries and bael trees and trees of the kadamba flower-you are...
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Discover the traditional stories and wisdom behind your favourite yoga poses in this stunningly illustrated book of Indian mythology for yogis of all levels. A beautifully written introduction to Indian mythology, join storyteller, scholar and teacher, Dr Raj Balkaran, and explore the unforgettable tales behind 50 key yoga poses, such as: Vīrabhadrāsana II, the original warrior pose; Tādāsana, mountain pose; Bhujangāsana, cobra pose; Garudāsana,...
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"Who is that warrior with her shield raised up high? Who is that playing a beautiful song for all to hear? And who is that waving a skull around and sticking her tongue out at everyone? Meet the many faces (and arms) of the mighty Hindu goddesses! Get them together, and anything is possible"--
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My first acquaintance with the Gita began in 1888-89 with the verse translation by Sir Edwin Arnold known as the Song Celestial. On reading it, I felt a keen desire to read a Gujarati translation. And I read as many translations as I could lay hold of. But all such reading can give me no passport for presenting my own translation. Then again my knowledge of Sanskrit is limited, my knowledge of Gujarati too is in no way scholarly. How could I then...
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A comprehensive and theory-rich investigation of the history and philosophy of yoga, from its Indian origins to the contemporary context.
Clear, accessible, and meticulously annotated, Tracing the Path of Yoga offers a comprehensive survey of the history and philosophy of yoga that will be invaluable to both specialists and to nonspecialists seeking a deeper understanding of this fascinating subject. Stuart Ray Sarbacker argues that yoga can be understood...
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Las diosas de la sabiduría del yoga que encarnan a Shakti, la energía sagrada, siguen ganando popularidad a medida que nos familiarizamos con las formas en que nos ayudan a romper con la negatividad, el trauma y la disfunción para alcanzar el amor propio, la paz y la abundancia.
A pesar de ello, rara vez oímos hablar de Sri Radha y de su posición única como Shakti primordial, porque se encuentra oculta en lo más profundo de los Upanishads,...
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This famous and marvellous Sanskrit poem occurs as an episode of the Mahabharata, in the sixth-or "Bhishma"-Parva of the great Hindu epic. It enjoys immense popularity and authority in India, where it is, reckoned as one of the "Five Jewels," pancharatnani of Devanagiri literature. In plain, but noble, language it unfolds a philosophical system, which remains to this day the prevailing Brahmanic belief, blending as it does, the doctrines of Kapila,...
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"A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 1" by Surendranath Dasgupta. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices....
54) Holi
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"The Holidays around the World series has been developed for children ages 5 to 7. Each title explores the history, traditions, and features of a holiday celebrated around the world"--
56) Songs of Kabir
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KABIR'S POEMS 13. Mo ko kahan dhanro bande O servant, where dost thou seek Me? Lo! I am beside thee. I am neither in temple nor in mosque: I am neither in Kaaba nor in Kailash: Neither am I in rites and ceremonies, nor in Yoga and renunciation. If thou art a true seeker, thou shalt at once see Me: thou shalt meet Me in a moment of time. Kabara says, "O Sadhu! God is the breath of all breath." 16. Santan jat na pacho nirguniyan. It is needless to ask...
59) The Upanishads
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A part of the "Vedas", a collection of ancient manuscripts which form the basis for the Hindu religion, the "Upanishads" are ancient Sanskrit texts which contain arguably the most important spiritual aspects of the Hindu faith. Of the more than two hundred "Upanishads", the ones of principal importance, Chandogya, Kena, Aitareya, Kaushitaki, Isa, Katha, Mundaka, Taittiriyaka, Brhadaranyaka, Svetasvatara, Prasna, and Maitriyana, are presented here...
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