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Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born to reinstate dharma at a time when it was threatened. But the life of the heir to Ayodhya's throne was one of endurance. Banished to the forest by his own father, Lord Rama; his divinely beautiful wife, Sita; and his faithful brother, Lakshmana, settled down in Panchavati. Life seemed peaceful. But would it stay that way? Why did trouble follow them? How and when would Lord Rama encounter the demon king, Ravana?

A sweeping, interdisciplinary history of the world's third-largest river, a potent symbol across South Asia and the Hindu diaspora. Weaving together geography, environmental politics, and religious history, Sen offers a remarkable portrait of one of the world's largest and most densely populated river basins.

Podcast series on Mandukya Upanishad Gaudapada Karika by Swami Tadatmananda resident teacher of Arsha Bodha Center

Spoken by Lord Brahma, the secondary creator of the universe, the verses in this audiobook reveal the essence of all Vedic philosophy and Vaishnava scriptures with regards to the creation of the universe, the manifestation of the living beings, the relationship between the principle demigods and the Supreme Lord, and the process of realizing the supreme absolute truth. There is no other book that can compare to Sri Brahma Samhita in the excellence of revealing the events leading up to the manifestation of life and the cosmos.

This podcast covers Gita in its True perspective. 5200 years long interval Srimad Bhagavad Gita in its authentic and everlasting exposition : The Science of Religion for Mankind : Yatharth Geeta by Swami Adgadanand.

With this handy little guide as your starting point, you will become an expert in the basics of Shakti and the Shakta tradition. Highly focused on the practical and the theoretical aspects of the Shakti, this book will teach you how to harness the power of Shakti to change your life for the better.

The stories in Hindu myth stem from traditions within Hinduism, drawing on stories from ancient texts, like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Keep in mind that because different versions of Hinduism inspire different people, many different versions of the stories float through the jungle and over the stones of temples and traditions. The stories in this volume are my version, though I’ve stuck as closely to the original myths and legends as imagination allows.

Puraan saahitya bhaarateey saahitya aur jeevan kee akshunn nidhi hai. Inmein maanav jeevan ke utkarsh aur apkarsh kee anek gaathaen miltee hain. Atthaarah puraanon mein alag-alag devi- devataon ko kendr mein rakhkar paap aur punya, dharm aur adharm, karm aur akarm kee gaathaen kahee gaee hain. Is roop mein puraanon ka pathan aur aadhunik jeevan kee seema mein moolyon kee sthaapna aaj ke manushy ko ek nishchit disha de sakta hai.

Are you going through a phase where you are constantly stressed, anxious, unwell, and unable to break the vicious cycle of bad luck? Do you wonder why you do not get the desired results despite all your arduous work and efforts? Well, you are not alone. As per sacred Vedic astrology, this could be due to Saturn’s transition through your astrological charts. And throughout your life, Saturn WILL transition through your birth chart/horoscope at least two or three times. The Hindus believe that the first transition is during childhood (when it is thought to influence parents and education), ...

In Meri Gita, acclaimed mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik demystifies The Bhagavad Gita for the contemporary listener. His unique approach - thematic rather than verse-by-verse - makes the ancient treatise eminently accessible.In a world that seems spellbound by argument over dialogue, vi-vaad over sam-vaad, Devdutt highlights how Krishna nudges Arjuna to understand rather than judge his relationships. This becomes relevant today when we are increasingly indulging and isolating the self.

Hindus are the third largest faith in the world, and yet many Christians know very little about their beliefs and lifestyle. This short book is designed to help both Christians and whole churches understand more about Hindus and to reach out to them with the good news of the Gospel.

This workbook for beginners contains seven basic lessons and exercises you can apply now to begin to slow down and stop your chattering mind and begin to enjoy living in "The Now", an experience that will grant you inner peace and freedom from illusion starting today. It presents the basic concepts, principles, and methods behind the spiritual teachings of Eckhart Tolle, Dalai Lama, Krishnamuti, and Meister Eckhart, among others.

“When the lord of munis told the king the reason for his visit, the king became caught between love and truth and thus couldn’t come up with a response.” (Janaki Mangala, 24)

This book contains brief stories about famous Hindu myths, including Ganesha, Garuda, and Rama. It also includes two pertinent excerpts on advaita vedanta or non-dualist thinking from one of its earliest exponents and one from a famous modern sage, Ramana Maharshi.

Podcast series on Vivekachudamani by Swami Tadatmananda resident teacher of Arsha Bodha Center

Awaken and unleash the amazing powers of your chakras. Are you feeling lost and listless? Are you looking for balance in all the wrong places? Could you benefit from a clearer mind or a healthier life? If you find yourself saying ‘Yes’ to any of the above, then Chakras for Beginners: How to Awaken and Balance Chakras, Radiate Positive Energy and Heal Yourself is the audiobook for you. In this thorough guide, you’ll learn all about the fascinating history of the chakras and how their natural powers can bring balance and harmony to your life.

Bhagavad-gita, the song of God, was sung some 5,000 years ago. It is the world's oldest scripture, read and revered by 850 million people worldwide. Here is the essence of this divine classic, presented to inform, enliven, and broaden the vision of children everywhere.

Journey of Self-Discovery (JSD) course covers the five main topics of the Bhagavad Gita. In six parts, each part contains several chapters which in turn are divided into sections printed in blue colour for easier understanding of the flow. The subsections are printed in red colour.

Sri Ramakrishna is one of the most thoroughly studied saints in the last 150 years. He is by any measure one of the most extraordinary mystics to have emerged from India. Ramakrishna has impacted the lives of millions around the world and he continues to intrigue and puzzle spiritual seekers and scholars alike. After reading many of Sri Ramakrishna’s wonderful sayings, filled with such rich and earthly analogies, I thought it would be instructive to choose 88 of his insights and put them in a short, introductory book.

¡Amantes de la mitología hindú, alégrense! Kumarasambhava te espera. ¿Te apasiona el romance épico y las batallas legendarias? Kumarasambhava, la obra maestra de Kalidasa, te transporta a un mundo de dioses y demonios. Explora la historia de amor de Shiva y Parvati, que culmina con el nacimiento de su hijo, Kumara (Kartikeya), el poderoso dios de la guerra, y su enfrentamiento épico contra el demoníaco Taraka. Vive las descripciones magistrales de la naturaleza, sello distintivo de Kalidasa, a través de una traducción exquisita de los cantos más bellos del poema original. ...