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"Consisting of fewer than two hundred verses written in an obscure if not impenetrable language and style, Patanjali's Yoga Sutra is today extolled by the yoga establishment as a perennial classic and guide to yoga practice. As David Gordon White demonstrates in this groundbreaking study, both of these assumptions are incorrect. Virtually forgotten in India for hundreds of years and maligned when it was first discovered in the West, the Yoga Sutra...
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Discusses Hindu Advaita Vedānta as a philosophy of social justice for the modern world.
This engaging and accessible work provides an introduction to the Hindu tradition of Advaita Vedānta and brings it into discussion with contemporary concerns. Advaita, the non-dual school of Indian philosophy and spirituality associated with Śaṅkara, is often seen as "other-worldly," regarding the world as an illusion. Anantanand Rambachan has played a central...
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With this second book in his planned series Krishna in Vrindavan, Sivarama Swami again inundates our hearts with the nectar of pastimes and conversations from the transcendental land of Braja. Based on the commentaries of Srila Prabhupada and the previous acaryas. Na Paraye 'Ham explains some of the principles of transcendental love — describing Sri Krishna's love, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's love, and Srimati Radharani's love, respectively. Their...
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From the introduction by Gopiparanadhana Dasa: In the association of pure devotees, discussion of the pastimes and activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is very pleasing and satisfying to the ear and the heart. By cultivating such knowledge one gradually becomes advanced on the path of liberation, and thereafter he is freed, and his attraction becomes fixed. Then real devotion and devotional service begin. — Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.25.25...
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This the third volume of the Krsna in Vrndavan series is replete with the pastimes Lord Krsna manifested five thousand years ago. The focus of Krsna-sangati is how during these pastimes Krsna repeatedly leaves and then again meets the residents of Vrindavan. Devotees always want to meet Krsna, but to increase their bliss and their love He repeatedly separates from them. That is His mercy. However when the Lord and His pure devotees meet after extended...
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Este trabajo aborda la profecía acogiéndose al legado de Santo Tomás, quien al estudiar los carismas enumerados por San Pablo, encauza su estudio desde el punto de vista del conocimiento. El distintivo de estos carismas consiste en que hacen llegar a los hombres el mensaje de la revelación divina por medio de algunos privilegiados a quienes estas gracias les son conferidas. Esta misión es de índole principalmente intelectual, puesto que su fin...
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A radical reinterpretation of Christianity by one of the twentieth century's leading philosophers
Today, Alan Watts is remembered mainly as an eloquent interpreter of Eastern philosophies such as Taoism and Zen Buddhism. Not everyone knows that Watts was also a formidable scholar of Christianity who worked as an Episcopal chaplain early in his career. He eventually left the church to find his own spiritual path, but his time there fueled a burst...
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The intensity and meaningfulness of aesthetic experience have often been described in theological terms. By designating basic human emotions as rasa, a word that connotes taste, flavor, or essence, Indian aesthetic theory conceptualizes emotional states as something to be savored. At their core, emotions can be tastes of the divine. In this book, the methods of the emerging discipline of comparative theology enable the author's appreciation of Hindu...
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Trikamukhyamatāni or Main Tenets of Trika Shaivism is a short, but very important book on the philosophy of Kashmir in Northern India. The word 'philosophy' is just a Greek-based English translation or rather a western interpretation of the Sanskrit term 'darśana'. Darśana ('seeing', 'observing') comes from the root 'dṛś' which means 'to see'. Accepting this fact is a key point when it comes to philosophies of India. Understanding a philosophy...
13) Hindu Horizons
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Embark on a captivating journey through Hinduism's global influence in this insightful book. Explore the rich tapestry of history, mythology, and spirituality as you trace Hinduism's footprint beyond India's borders. From the majestic temples of Southeast Asia to the sacred shrines of East Africa, uncover the timeless wisdom and cultural heritage that have inspired millions worldwide.Through meticulous research and engaging narratives, this book invites...
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A book that glorifies sadhu sanga-the association of devotees-and carries aloft the banner of pure devotional service in the modern world.
The Heart of a Vaishnava reminds us of Krishna's words, "The worship of My devotee is greater than even the worship of Me." To the uninitiated, this is a puzzle, for Krishna also says, "The devotee is My heart, and I am His." But, here Swami B. P. Puri shows that without the association of devotees there is no...
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A spiritual guide that cautions against those who offend devotees of Krishna and who perform religious practices and chant the Holy Name without devotion.
In The Heart of Krishna, Swami B. P. Puri calls upon those sincerely pursuing the path of bhakti yoga to be cautious in their dealings with devotees, especially those that are the pure devotees of the Lord. In so doing, Swami B. P. Puri reveals the secrets of this devotional tradition through his...
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This is a work on the theology and practice of repeating and meditating on the sacred names of the god Krishna as practiced in the Caitanya Vaisnava tradition of Bengal (16th cent. to present). It is by Manindranath Guha, a disciple of Prabhupada Kanupriya Goswami, and is, based on his three volume Bengali work entitled Sri Nama-cintamani (Thought-jewel of the Holy Name).
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Mahamandaleshwar Swami Nityananda is from a lineage of spiritual teachers in India. While carrying the traditional teachings, he makes spirituality a practical part of modern daily reality, guided by the prayer "May all beings live in peace and contentment." Swami Nityananda was, trained from childhood by Baba Muktananda and initiated, into the mysterious path of the Siddha Gurus. He learned the various yogic practices, including meditation and
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Mahamandaleshwar Swami Nityananda is from a lineage of spiritual teachers in India. While carrying the traditional teachings, he makes spirituality a practical part of modern daily reality, guided by the prayer "May all beings live in peace and contentment." Swami Nityananda was trained from childhood by Baba Muktananda and initiated into the mysterious path of the Siddha Gurus. He learned the various yogic practices, including meditation and Sanskrit...
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Mahamandaleshwar Swami Nityananda is from a lineage of spiritual teachers in India. While carrying the traditional teachings, he makes spirituality a practical part of modern daily reality, guided by the prayer "May all beings live in peace and contentment." Swami Nityananda was trained from childhood by Baba Muktananda and initiated into the mysterious path of the Siddha Gurus. He learned the various yogic practices, including meditation and Sanskrit...
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Innumerable libraries have been written on the Gita. But who truly understands the Gita?
Equally untold libraries have been written on the New Testament. But who truly understands the New Testament?
Without exploration, and without candid but kind questions, the seeker never finds. We are all designed to find truth and enjoy the heart of God.
Organizes the key teachings of Shri Krishna (in the Bhagavad Gita) as well as the key teachings of Jesus...
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