Hinduism

Mandala Publishing presents an exotic collection of Gods and Goddesses artwork in this fabulous new card deck. Each card highlights a particular deity of the Hindu pantheon and provides corresponding mantras, meditations, prayers and blessings. These cards reveal a "who's who" in the spiritual world and identify which roles particular gods and goddesses play in the universe. For greater intelligen

Tantra--often associated with Kundalini Yoga--is a fundamental dimension of Hinduism, emphasizing the cultivation of "divine power" "(shakti)" as a path to infinite bliss. Tantra has been widely misunderstood in the West, however, where its practices are often confused with eroticism and licentious morality. "Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy " dispels many common misconceptions, providing an accessible

"The Bhagavad Gita" is universally acknowledged to be one of the world's literary and spiritual masterpieces. Stephen Mitchell surpasses all previous editions of this classic Indian work, conveying for the first time the irresistible poetic force of the original text.

The Ultimate Medicine is not for those who like their spirituality watered down, but for serious students searching for awareness. Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (1897-1981) lived and taught in a small apartment in the slums of Bombay. A realized master of the Tantric Nath lineage, he supported himself and his family by selling cheap goods in a small booth on the streets outside his tenement for many ye

Explore the culture and spiritual practices of India and learn the origins and beliefs of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism with this elegantly designed guide. The global historical, social, and cultural reach of the Indian subcontinent is rivaled by few. Reincarnation, karma, and yoga are terms and practices that are part of the common parlance and lives of billions of people, even those

In The Book, Alan Watts provides us with a much-needed answer to the problem of personal identity, distilling and adapting the Hindu philosophy of Vedanta.

How did the universe come into being? What is the nature of God? Of the human spirit? All who seek understanding will find this book an illuminating presentation of India's oldest and most profound religious and philosophical tradition. The Wisdom of the Vedas was first published in 1931 by Kailas Press under the title India's Outlook on Life. The Theosophical Publishing House published a second e

God Talks With Arjuna, Paramahansa Yogananda's illuminating translation of and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, is one of the most comprehensive books available today on the science and philosophy of ...

THE YOGA OF THE BHAGAVAD GITA sheds a fascinating light on the true intent of India's beloved scripture. Yogananda shows how the warriors doing battle on the field of Kurukshetra are intended metaphorically to represent the negative tendencies of the human ego pitted against the divine qualities latent in each soul. He describes how each of us, through applying the profound wisdom of yoga, can ach

A book for the beginner and experienced meditator alike METAPHYSICAL MEDITATIONS has sold over 670,000 copies. This encouraging compact guidebook includes introductory instructions on how to meditate and features over 300 uniquely uplifting meditations prayers affirmations and visualisations composed by Paramahansa Yogananda. In this book Paramahansa Yogananda offers prayers and affirmations that

A collection of sayings, anecdotes, and words of wisdom—Paramahansa Yogananda’s candid and loving responses to those who came to him for counsel. These brief vignettes offer the reader an opportunity to share in these personal conversations and experiences with him. Shining from every page are his compassionate understanding of humanity and his deep love for God.

Paramahansa Yogananda renowned author of the spiritual classic, "Autobiography of a Yogi" - teaches us how to break the shackles of fear and reveals how we can overcome our own psychological stumbling blocks. Filled with life-transforming counsel, this book features informal talks and personal anecdotes complemented by parable and prayer. Living Fearlessly is a testament to what we can become if w

This talk was recorded in 1952 at the Self-Realization Fellowship headquarters in Los Angeles, on the occasion of Paramahansa Yogananda's birthday – just two months before his passing. In this spontaneous outpouring of his heart, Yogananda touches on the entire spectrum of spiritual living.Through personal stories and practical guidance, the great Guru conveys with delightful humour and compassion

The Wisdom of the Hindu Mystics The principal texts selected and translated from the original Sanskrit, Upanishad means "sitting near devotedly", which conjures images of the contemplating student listening with rapt attention to the teachings of a spiritual master. These are widely considered to be philosophical and spiritual meditations of the highest order.

With the same narrative fecundity and imaginative sympathy he brought to his acclaimed retelling of the Greek myths, Roberto Calasso plunges Western readers into the mind of ancient India. He begins with a mystery: Why is the most important god in the Rg Veda, the oldest of India's sacred texts, known by a secret name--"Ka," or Who?

The 1964 publication of Sir Richard Burton's translation marked the first wide appearance in English of the Kama Sutra and was celebrated as a literary event of highest importance. As vital to an understanding of ancient Indian civilization as the works of Plato and Aristotle are to the West, the Kama Sutra has endured for 1,700 years as an indisputable classic of world literature. Written with f