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The legend of the exquisitely beautiful Shakuntala and the mighty king Dushyanta is a thrilling love story from the epic Mahabharata, which the great ancient poet Kalidasa retold in his immortal play Abhijnanashakuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala). English and Sanskrit verses intermingle to recreate Kalidasa’s greatest play.

This book examines the Dance of Shiva and a Tantric worldview as the basis for a yoga manual including instruction on movement, meditation and expansion of consciousness. It examines the keys held in the image of Shiva identifiable as the Cosmic Dancer, to assist humanity with experiencing a more harmonious life. This is achieved by the redirection of attention inwards from the external objective reality through the body and mind. The process leads to an opening of the perception to an experience of unity and bliss.

For thousands of years, the Bhagavad Gita has inspired millions of saints, leaders, scientists, philosophers and ordinary people around the world. In this quick read, Vimla Patil draws valuable success mantras from the philosophical text that are sure to take your life to the next level.

This audiobook will discuss the history and founding of Hinduism, the basics of the four main beliefs of Hinduism, the gods and goddesses that are associated with these beliefs, and how to practice the beliefs of Hinduism in everyday life. Hinduism: What You Need to Know About the Hindu Religion, Gods, Goddesses, Beliefs, History, and Rituals will also bring up some philosophical questions based on the core beliefs of Hinduism that will help to guide decisions on life’s actions.

This podcast series discusses Theosophy, which is often defined as the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy. Founded by Helena P. Blavatsky, who notably authored The Secret Doctrine and Isis Unveiled, Theosophy's scope is almost as astounding as the study's profound insights and wisdom. One small subject at a time, readings of Blavatsky and William Q. Judge are heard. One's own contemplation of the individual subjects presented, is bound to inform more than simply the moment.

Classes given by Babaji Satyanarayana Dasa

Neem Karoli Baba—known to his followers as Maharaj-ji—was a great Hindu guru, mystic and devotee of Lord Hanuman. He is very well known outside India for being the spiritual master of a number of prominent Americans who traveled to India in the 1960s and '70s, including spiritual teachers Ram Dass, Bhagavan Das, and musicians Krishna Das and Jai Uttal. His ashrams are in Kainchi, Vrindavan, Rishikesh, Shimla, Neem Karoli village near Khimasepur in Farrukhabad, Bhumiadhar, Hanumangarhi, Delhi in India and in Taos, New Mexico.

Religion in India can appear to be a confusing tangle of myths, with many different gods and goddesses worshipped in countless forms.This complexity stems from a love of storytelling as much as anything else, but it is only the surface expression of Indian faith. Beneath can be found a system of unifying beliefs that have guided the lives of ordinary families for generations. Here, one of the most profound philosophers of India explains these and other related concepts intrinsic to the Hindu philosophy of life.

Lord Shiva is adi, and he is only the anthya. He is the sole reason for the happenings in both the movable and immovable worlds. Therefore, it is said that not even a spring of grass will move without his permission. He is the one who has given life to all the creatures. He is also the one who takes away the lives of all the creatures. Sadhus sages and aghoraas practice severe penance without minding day and night on Lord Shiva. He blesses his devotees with boons. He is called Bole Shankar.

Dans cet essai inédit, Krishnamurti, l'un des plus grands penseurs du XXesiècle, analyse le phénomène de la peur qui entrave notre esprit et donne des clés pour tenter de la dominer.

The Chaitanya Charitamrita is a significant text in the Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition, composed by Krishnadasa Kaviraja around 1557. Written primarily in Bengali with numerous Sanskrit verses, it details the life and teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who is revered as an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Chaitanya Charitamrita is a podcast that delves into the life and teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a 15th-century saint and the founder of the Kirtan movement. The podcast explores his profound influence on the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition and his role in popularizing Bhakti.

As the seventh of the 12 alvars, the mystic bhakti saints of South India, he played a pivotal role in the revival of bhakti and served as an inspiration for Sri Rāmānujācārya's Sri Sampradaya. This prayer is a celebration of śaraṇāgati, perfect surrender to the Lord, and reminds us to strive for unceasing remembrance of the Lord at all times and places. King Kulaśekhara speaks of the misery of the soul trapped in this world with its many trials and tribulations, all the while reminding us all that the supreme lord, Śrīman Nārāyaṇa, is the only means of liberation.

This remarkable text by the renowned shabd yoga sage Baba Faqir Chand describes the journey of the soul after death. This is volume one, which contains three parts. From the introduction by Professor Bhagat Ram Kamal: This book, entitled Garud Puran (a mystical doctrine), was written by his holiness after listening to the traditional Garud Puran from the pandits during the religious performances as per rituals of Sanatan Dharam for the first time. It covers all the aspects of human life and throws an abundant light upon what happens with us after death.

This book is a thoroughly researched primer on the 108 Upanishads, philosophical treatises that form a part of the Vedas, the revered Hindu texts. These Upanishads contain the most crystallized bits of wisdom gleaned from Hinduism. Roshen Dalal explains the concepts at the core of each Upanishad clearly and lucidly. Moreover, her vast, diverse philosophical and theological readings add priceless scholarly context to this comprehensive and fascinating volume.

Simple yet powerful keys for keeping your composure and the mental edge over your opponents, which will help you play with more consistency, experience less frustration, and shoot lower scores.

What we experience as “waking consciousness” is only a fraction of the total scope of consciousness available to us. This audiobook will introduce you to the concept of turiya, or pure consciousness, and explain how you can tap into this vast storehouse of knowledge and awareness. Most of us go through life without ever suspecting that there’s a higher level of consciousness that we can access. We’re content to go about our lives, day in and day out, without questioning reality's true nature. But what if there was more to consciousness than what we’re currently aware of?

Like Kelly Kapoor on The Office, Mindy is engaged with her Indian heritage to the extent that it is fun and convenient. So apart from a tolerance for spicy foods and an appreciation for Ravi Shankar, Mindy isn’t all that Hindu. Her daughter’s Jewish godfather--TV and film’s B.J. Novak--prompts her to reconsider her religious beliefs and ask herself: How Indian do I want my daughter to be?

महाभारत भारतीय संस्कृति का अन्यतम ग्रंथ है. इसे पाँचवा वेद कहा गया है. महाभारत में जिस विराट संस्कृति और धर्म, अर्थ, काम, मोक्ष के व्यवहार की आधारशिला रखी गई है, उसका वहन करते हैं योगीराज कृष्ण, भीष्म, द्रोण, कौरव, पाण्डव और प्रकृति शक्ति में कुंती, द्रौपदी तथा गांधारी जैसी सती! डॉक्टर विनय ने महाभारत के अमर पात्रों पर जो विलक्षण कथा शृंखला रची है उसी कड़ी में यह उपन्यास द्रौपदी के विराट चरित्र पर केंद्रित है.

The ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita for a modern audience. The Bhagavad Gita contains timeless wisdom. Even today, thousands of years after it was first written, the key messages from the Bhagavad Gita are immensely powerful. It can help guide self-inquiry into what it means to live a purposeful and meaningful life. In this audiobook, Govind Chopra deconstructs key verses from the Indian holy book in the context of the challenges of 21st-century life.

This Podcast narrates Hanuman Chalisa with translation in Hindi. The Hanuman Chalisa is a popular Hindu hymn devoted to the monkey god, Hanuman, himself a devotee of Lord Rama. Chalisa is derived from the Hindi word, chalisa (sometimes spelled calis), which means “forty.” The Hanuman Chalisa is, therefore, so-called because it has 40 verses that praise Hanuman. Millions of Hindus recite the hymn daily from memory. The hymn is believed to have been composed by the 16th-century poet, Goswami Tulsidas, who also wrote "Ramcharitmanas," an adaptation of the epic poem, "Ramayana." Hanuman also ...