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62) Krishna Charitra
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Krishna Charitra is a famous Bengali classic where Bankim Chandra endeavours to discover Sri Krishna, the real person, behind centuries of myths and legends. Written in 1886, this was the first instance where the character of Krishna is studied from a pragmatic and questioning perspective. Like his novel Ananda Math, Krishna Charitra originates from Bankim Chandra's passionate feeling of patriotism. He wanted to uphold Sri Krishna as not just a mythological...
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The Bhagavad-Gita is the oldest scripture on the Planet, spoken more than 5000 years ago. This book explains the teachings of this scripture in a practical way so people can understand. It gives the answers to 171 questions. This is ideal for anyone who wants the answers to most of the questions that arise in our minds. Based on the teachings of Swami Srila Prabhupada and other Vedic saints.
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Prakashasya Bhajan-Aamritam was conceived out of pure love and dedication by a humble servant of Shree Sanatan Dharma, Shri Prakash Gossai. A number of his recordings and publications culminated in the presentation of this unique text, now consisting of a splendid collection of Puja Mantras, Bhajans, Geets, various Chalisas, and appropriate Aartees, together with explanations and Hindi transliterations. The simplification of the meanings of many Bhajans...
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Discover how the crown jewel of Hindu teachings can enrich your life and spirituality.
Guarded for centuries by saints and ascetics in the forests and mountains of India, the universal principles of Vedanta were deemed too precious to be understood by the masses until Swami Vivekananda first introduced them in the West at the end of the nineteenth century.
Today Vedanta's principles of self-awareness, self-knowledge and self-control are available...
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The story of Krishna enchants and attracts everyone! All the playful pastimes of Lord Krishna is narrated in a style that attracts young adults. There are many questions, which arise in the mind of young adults regarding certain pastimes of the Lord like the Rasa Leela; in this book the esoteric meaning of these pastimes have been examined.
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El hinduismo es la religión más antigua que existe en el mundo. Está compuesta de distintas doctrinas, enseñanzas y prácticas que a lo largo de milenios han formado un cuerpo común. Así mismo carece de un fundador, no tiene ninguna autoridad formalmente reconocida, sus textos fuente son variados doctrinalmente y provienen de fechas muy alejadas entre sí y su práctica es muy distinta según las distintas devociones y escuelas.
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Disciple: I'm seeking the Truth, the ultimate Reality.Guru: Yes. My definition of enlightenment is what colour is for the blind man. We can describe colour to him and he will understand and know it intellectually, as a mental concept. But what it really is as an experiential experience, he will only know after eyesight has been given to him. Or, say we have a glass of water in front of us. The water exists as it is; waterness is its nature. Speaking...
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Hinduism Clarified and Simplified is the best book on Hinduism written so far; and most exclusive and exhaustive one. Almost everything worth mentioning has been included in it. Sanatana Dharma, the Eternal Religion, is now called Hinduism. According to Manusmriti, it is Manava Dharma: Human Religion, the Religion for all human beings. Hinduism as the Manava Dharma wishes all to be happy and healthy: sarve bhawantu sukhinah. Hinduism as Eternal Religion...
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Ananda Coomaraswamy (1877-1947) was one of the most famous scholars of Indian art, culture, and religion. He served for many years as the Keeper of Indian and Islamic Art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, establishing one of the most impressive collections of oriental artifacts in the world. This anthology contains thematically arranged excerpts from his many writings, letters, and speeches, making it a uniquely accessible collection of his wisdom...
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The foundations of Hinduism are the eternal and super sensuous truths discovered by ancient Indian sages. Most of them are unknown. The truths discovered by them are known as the Vedas.Sages are the great souls who have found out the truth and devoted their life, energy and experience for the welfare of the people. They are extraordinary human beings having great wisdom, vast experience and character worthy of imitation. They gifted everything to...
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It is estimated that the origins of the "Bhagavad Gita", a 700 verse Hindu scripture which is part of the larger "Mahabharata" was originally composed as early as the 9th century BC. Ascribed to the Sage Vyasa, the "Bhagavad Gita" is a classic work of Hindu scripture which relates the story of Prince Arjuna who is faced with a decision with serious moral consequence, whether or not to go to war. With the armies arrayed on the battlefield, Arjuna in...
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Channeled Wisdom has been given to me by Spirit with the intention of giving you keys and assistance in finding your own true self. It is channeled material that I received over a year’s time. I allowed these entities to use me through my meditation to utter the words that they wanted to be conveyed to you. With their love and guidance, we have come up with the content. We truly hope that you like it and that it will help you to find your own way...
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The Scared Complex of Orissa has had its origin and development, since time immemorial. Its evolution is traced back to different ancient dynasties. Later, it flourished under the partronage of the rulers of Solar dynasty and Gajapati Rajas of Orissa. As Puri has become the most important pilgrim centre, many Sadhus and Sanyasis visit it and have their own places of abode which have been developed into monasteries. With the growing ramification and...
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A group of sixty three ancient Shaivite saints who lived in Tamil Nadu in India during the period from sixth to the eighth century A.D are called 'Nayanmars'. Most of them are famous for their poetry in in Tamil in praise of Lord Shiva-one of the Hindu Trinity. This book contains brief details about the life of these sixty three Nayanmars.
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The story of Krishna enchants and attracts everyone! All the playful pastimes of Lord Krishna is narrated in a style that attracts young adults. There are many questions which arise in the mind of young adults regarding certain pastimes of the Lord like the Rasa Leela; in this book the esoteric meaning of these pastimes have been examined.
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A message of love, compassion and the spiritual unity of humankind from one of India's visionary teachers Vivekananda's message gives us hope for the future. His love for humanity gave him the mandate for his message, and his innate purity gave him an irresistible power that nobody could match. The same love that was born as Buddha, the Compassionate One, once again assumed human form as Vivekananda.
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Chakra is a Sanskrit word that literally means a wheel or a disc. In practice, they are the points of the spiritual body that serve as the entry and exit points of our aura. These centers of activity are responsible in controlling our temperament, mood and overall body health. They do so by receiving, assimilating and expressing life's force energy. According to the chakra theory, therefore, controlling these chakras could directly influence your...
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Peter van der Veer is Professor of Comparative Religion and Director of the Research Center for Religion and Society at the University of Amsterdam. Hartmut Lehmann is Director of the Max Planck Institute for History in Göttingen.
Does modernity make religion politically irrelevant? Conventional scholarly and popular wisdom says that it does. The prevailing view assumes that the onset of western modernity--characterized by the rise of nationalism,...
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The story of Krishna enchants and attracts everyone! All the playful pastimes of Lord Krishna is narrated in a style that attracts young adults. There are many questions, which arise in the mind of young adults regarding certain pastimes of the Lord like the Rasa Leela; in this book the esoteric meaning of these pastimes have been examined.
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