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Adi Shankaracharya's Atmabodha
Adi Shankaracharya's Atmabodha
The book is journey through 5000 years of evolution of Hinduism, and is outcome of seven years of study to understand the roots of Hinduism. Tracing the genesis of Hinduism to pre-Indus Valley period, the book explains Hindu, Hinduism and Sanatana Dharma, before it takes one through Hinduism's oldest scriptures - the four Vedas, the four components of each Veda, and what they contain. How all original translations of Vedic texts were done by Western Sanskrit scholars, and why their works have left scope for doubt about the fidelity of translations.
Swami Paramananda was one of the early Indian teachers who went to the United States to spread the Vedanta philosophy and religion there. He was a mystic, a poet and an innovator in spiritual community living.
The story of Hanuman and his daring journey to Lanka When Prince Rama is exiled for fourteen years from Ayodhya, his beautiful wife Sita is abducted by the powerful demon king Ravana. But the great monkey-god Hanuman comes swiftly to her aid and, after an epic struggle, Sita is rescued unharmed. Ruskin Bond recounts this most exciting of stories from the Ramayana in a brightly illustrated edition that will delight all young readers.
Sri Sankaracharya's works, spanning commentaries, discourses, and hymns, have had a profound influence on Advaita Vedanta, the non-dualistic school of thought. Venkataramanan skillfully selects key texts and presents them in a readable and accessible manner, allowing readers to delve into the depths of Sankaracharya's wisdom.
The Epic Tale of Bhagavan Parasurama and Kartavirya Arjuna told in a gripping visual style.
In this children’s picture book, go on an adventure with siblings Klaka and Kiki as they listen to their Amma narrate the story of how Hanuman leapt across the ocean and the challenges he encountered on the way - a mountain, a giant snake, a sea dragon and a guard and how he vanquished them all! Book 2 of the Hanuman trilogy, for ages 2 to 8.
A beautifully illustrated book written in rhyme with captivating illustrations, written by Bhakti Mathur, author of the best-selling ‘Amma Tell Me’ Series.
In this new and epic story, Hanuman leaps across a mighty ocean, With his forgotten powers regained, And with his strength, wit and devotion.
The story of how he charmed a mountain, Defeated a dragon and crushed a snake. How he fought the powerful guard of Lanka, On his great mission for Rama's sake!
It's one of the oldest books in the world and India's biggest blockbuster bestseller!
- But isn't it meant only for religious old people?
- But isn't it very long... and, erm, super difficult to read?
- But isn't the stuff it talks about way too complex for regular folks to understand?
Prepare to be surprised.
Roopa Pai's spirited, one-of-a-kind retelling of the epic conversation between Pandava prince Arjuna and his mentor and friend Krishna busts these and other such myths about the Bhagavad Gita. Lucid, thought-provoking and brimming with fun trivia, this book will stay with you long after you have turned the last page.
Why haven't you read it yet?
Find out about the life and miracles of the nurturing goddess Lakshmi, in this beautifully illustrated pop-up book and experience her divine power.
Amar Chitra Katha - Something for Everyone to Read! Our Vision To acquaint every Indian child with his heritage so that when he steps out into the world, he can imbibe the wealth of diverse cultures without losing sight of his own identity. With identity comes awareness, and with awareness comes selfe-steem. A Treasure Trove of Stories Amar Chitra Katha has over 350 different titles spanning a range of genres. From mystical stories of gods and goddesses to heroic stories from Indian history, from the wisdom of folktales and fables to the richness of classical literature, our books have something for everyone
In The India Way, S. Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, analyses these challenges and spells out possible policy responses. In doing so, he is very conscious of balancing India's national interest with international responsibilities. He places this thinking in the context of history and tradition, appropriate for a civilizational power that seeks to reclaim its place on the world stage.
This book introduces children to the rich treasury of Indian wisdom and cultural heritage through the 365 handpicked tales, one for each day of the year, from the Vedas, the Upanishads and the Puranas. The collection is faithful to the ancient texts available and presents them in a simple and concise form suited to the young reader. The beautiful illustrations bring to life the gods and demons, the benign and cruel kings, the sky-spirits and animals that populate its pages and send across messages to children–inspiring them, cautioning them, and charging them. The philosophy of our enlightened sages encourages one to think deeply and imbibe the unique values and morals presented in each story. For adults too, it can be a reminder of values getting hazy.
All you need to know is how to invoke a mantra. This book tells you how. In a never-before attempt, veering from the ancient tradition of guru-disciple secrecy, Himalayan ascetic and bestselling author Om Swami bares all the essentials and fundamentals of invoking the timeless mantras for material and spiritual fulfillment. Drawing on his decades of first-hand experiences and intense practice on the path of mantra sadhana, with his characteristic simplicity and humor, Swami explains: ? The origin of mantras. ? Why and how mantras work. ? How to choose a mantra and invoke it. ? How to succeed in mantra sadhana without a human guru, and ? Everything else you need to know about mantra yoga.
Lord Shiva is the strongest and the most enigmatic God in Hinduism. He is also known as ‘the destroyer’ and is one of the holy Trinity, which includes Lord Brahma ‘the creator’ and Lord Vishnu ‘the preserver’. it is believed that the destruction of evil leads to new cycles of creations and maintains the balance in the world. Shiva tales is a collection of inspiring stories of Lord Shiva’s wisdom and power. Anecdotes of the battles he fought to restore peace on Earth; teaching vain Ravana a lesson; and many more stories of Shiva’s greatness are retold through simple, lucid words and vivid illustrations, making this book an absolutely delightful read!.
Join Amma and the boys on a new adventure As life on earth is threatened by a terrible storm. Will noble Manu be able to save the planet With help from Vishnu who takes a fish's form?
Amma Tell Me is a charming and informative series of children's books that introduces the major Hindu festivals and figures to young readers, and are perfect for families wanting to share stories of Hinduism with their children or for educators looking for resource on the Hindu culture for their students. Written in rhyme with vivid, captivating illustrations, this series brings Hindu mythology to its readers in a fun and non-preachy way.
The Series has thirteen books on the festivals of Holi, Diwali, and on the Hindu gods Krishna, Hanuman and Ganesha.
Death is a taboo in most societies in the world. But what if we have got this completely wrong? What if death was not the catastrophe it is made out to be but an essential aspect of life, rife with spiritual possibilities for transcendence? For the first time, someone is saying just that.
The sacred Bhagavad Gita is much more than an epic for Hindus worldwide; in fact, it is the ultimate universal guide to a life of peace and fulfilment. This song of God not only provides a deeply philosophical understanding of the world, or Brahma Vidya, but it also describes clear-cut techniques to implement spiritual precepts in everyday life. This is why it is also called Yog Shastra, which includes methodologies—karm yog, jnana yog and bhakti yog—for the practical application of spiritual knowledge.
Adi Shankaracharya's Atmabodha
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