Books on Hinduism

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Divine Life Society
• By : Swami Sivananda
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2001
• Pages : 247
• Weight : 360 gm.
• Size : 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170520975
• ISBN-13: 978-8170520979

DESCRIPTION:

There is no book in this world which is as thrilling and illuminating as the Upanishads.The Upanishads contain the spiritual experiences of the Seers
and Rishis of India. Constant study of the Upanishads will elevate your mind
and help you to reach the first stage of Jnana. Meditation on OM with
menaing and feeling will enable you to attain Self-realization. The ten
upanishads covered in this book are,Yogasara Upanishad,Vedantasara
Upanishad,Siva-jnanamitra Upanishad,Advaitamrita
Upanishad,Svarupabodha Upanishad,Brahmarahasya
Upanishad,Brahmanubhava Upanishad,Vicharabindu Upanishad,Jyotirbindu
Upanishad and Anadabindu Upanishad.

About the Author

A medico by profession,Swami Sivananda moved towards spirituality and
established the Sivananda Asram at Rishikesh in the year 1934. His lucid
teachings and writings atracted many and the Ashram became one of the
most revered spirituality centres. Many of his disciples established their
Ashrams decvoting themselves to the propogation of the teachings of their
master. One such,Swami Satyananda Saraswati,established the
internationally famous Bihar School of Yoga and produced many master
peices on the subject like asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha and other
titles,best sellers on amazon.com

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
• By : Warwick Jessup & Elena Jessup
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2016
• Pages : 162
• Weight : 360 gm.
• Size : 8.6 x 0.4 x 11.1 inches
• ISBN-10: 8120835484
• ISBN-13: 978-8120835481

DESCRIPTION:

The second group of books seek to teach Sanskrit with reference to the age-old stories of Krishna and Rama. The Stories of Krishna (Part I-II) cover full declensions of the most common type of masculine, feminine and neuter nouns: conjugations of a simple verb in the present, future and past tenses and twelve stories based on the
childhood of krishna.

About the Author

Elena Jessup Sanskrit teacher with 16 years' experience educating children and adults of all ages. Have designed systematic and creative Sanskrit language courses, textbooks, and materials. Interested in fostering connections between the East and West, especially any new initiatives in this area.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Giri Trading Agency
• By : Karthikeyan
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2013
• Pages : 448
• Weight : 750 gm.
• Size : 17.8 x 12 x 2 cm
• ISBN-10: 8179500594
• ISBN-13: 978-8179500590

DESCRIPTION:

Kanda Puranam is the Tamizh version of the Skanda Purana. It was written by Kachiappa Sivāchāryar of Kumarakottam in Kanchi. According to the account of Kachiappa, each day he would write his inspired account of the career of Lord Murugan or Skanda, and in the evening deposit his day's work in the mūlasthāam of Lord Subrahmanya at Kumara Kottam. Each night, miraculously, the Lord Himself would modify Kacciappa's manuscript with His own corrections. Hence, the work is considered to be the absolutely authoritative account of Lord Murugan's legends bearing the seal of approval of none other than the Lord Himself.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Divine Life Society
• By : Swami Sivananda
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2009
• Pages : 308
• Weight : 500 gm.
• Size : 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170522218
• ISBN-13: 978-8170522218

DESCRIPTION:

In the present age of increasing global and personal insecurities, bhakti or love of God is the easiest and most direct path to Self-realisation or liberation. The essence of all religions, it is an integral part of life for millions of people. In this handbook on bhakti yoga, comprising what is surely the most authoritative and comprehensive text on the subject, Swami Sivananda has provided us with an inspiring guide to its practice. Through this volume it is possible to reach a complete understanding of this aspect of yoga, and implement its practice with the clear and practical instructions given by the author. Click on Life & Works on the left menu to see other titles in this series.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Divine Life Society
• By : Swami Sivananda
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2014
• Pages : 278
• Weight : 360 gm.
• Size : 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170522129
• ISBN-13: 978-8170522126

DESCRIPTION:

This is an ideal work in the sense that it answers to all types of temperaments that are inclined to the spiritual path. It seeks to dispel the pet notions which glamour Yoga as something queer and sensational. It presents a great science in a very simple, lucid manner, while expertly analyzing the different aspects through a comprehensive outlook.

'Every Man's yoga' is ideally suited for the general class of readers who are interested in spiritual topics.It is not a textbook for the advanced students of Yoga. This is an ideal work in the sense that it answers to all types of temperaments that are inclined to the spiritual path.It seeks to dispel the pet notions which glamour yoga as something queer and sensational.It presents a great science in a very simple,lucid manner,while expertly analyzing the different aspects through a comprehensive outlook.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Divine Life Society
• By : Swami Sivananda
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2004
• Pages : 204
• Weight : 300 gm.
• Size : 8.7 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170520142
• ISBN-13: 978-8170520146

DESCRIPTION:

It is almost a Herculean task for man in the street to forge his way to realisation of God. This book has been carefully prepared for the benefit of those who are intricately placed in life that they cannot tread the path of renunciation.

Practice of Karma Yoga has been prepared for the benefit of those who are intricately placed in life that they can not tread the path of renunciation or Sanyasa. Karma Yoga encourages one to develop all noble qualities such as cosnmic love,endurance,nobility and Brahmacharya.

About the Author

India has produced many many Sages and Saints to explain what Hinduism stands for and needless to say every one of them did a great job..many names come to mind, Swami Vivekananda,Sri Ramana Maharshi and many many others.Swami Sivananda has his own place among these greats and his thoughts,elucidations and
commentaries on the great subject of Hinduism earned him a permanent and fond place in the hearts os the “seekers”.A Medical Practitioner by profession,he renounced the profession and pursued the path of spirituality and at an young age set up the Sivananda Ashram.Attracting many contemporaries and disciples the Ashram grew in
size and to-day is one of the most revered institutions. Swami Sivananda’s literay output is great covering the whole gamut of Hinduism. Many of his books are best sellers on amazon.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Divine Life Society
• By : Swami Sivananda
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2009
• Pages : 206
• Weight : 240 gm.
• Size : 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170521912
• ISBN-13: 978-8170521914

DESCRIPTION:

This book contains many valuable practical instructions. Many kinds of Vedantic Sadhana are lucidly described. Various illustration anecdotes, stories, similes and analogies have. made the subject very, very clear and interesting.

About Author:

Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj was a healer of the body in his Purvashram (before he entered the Holy Order of Sannyasa). He was a born healer, with an extraordinary inborn love to serve humanity; that is why he chose the medical profession as a career. That is why he edited and published a health Journal Ambrosia. That is why he
went over to Malaya to serve the poor in the plantations there. And, strangely enough, that is why, he renounced the world and embraced the Holy Order of Sannyasa.

He was a healer of the body and the soul. This truth is reflected in the Ashram which he has established in Rishikesh. The huge hospital equipped with modern instruments was set up and the entire Ashram where all are welcome to get themselves healed of their heart’s sores and thoroughly refresh themselves in the divine atmosphere of the holy place.

Sri Swamiji wanted that all systems of healing should flourish. He had equal love and admiration for all systems of healing. He wanted that the best of all the systems should be brought out and utilised in the service of Man. He has written a number of books on all aspects of Healing—from the Naturopathic and Allopathic points of view.
This one dealing with Ayurveda is a valuable addition to the healer’s armamentarium.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Divine Life Society
• By : Swami Sivananda
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2004
• Pages : 164
• Weight : 450 gm.
• Size : 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170520088
• ISBN-13: 978-8170520085

DESCRIPTION:

Yoga Asanas have acquired an importance which has a twofold character. They are not only a set of all-round physical exercises but a preparatory stage for the practice of Yoga. A profusely illustrated handbook on important Asanas for beginners, with a section devoted for Pranayama practice.

Both the Hatha Yoga and the Raja Yoga prescribe these techniques of Asanas for the purification of the body and the setting of it in tune with the nervous equilibrium that is necessary for engaging oneself in the higher concentration. Yoga Asanas thus form the very foundation of Yoga proper. Well illustrated the book will help the beginner to a great extent.

About the Author

No saint or sage in the history of the world has such a prolific literary output to his credit,in addition to the building up of a world-wide organization.Even dynamic political leaders have confessed often that the exigencies of administration keep them away from literary pursuits.It is only Swami Sivananda,who has been able to keep a continuous flow of spiritual literature,in spite of being busily engaged in the administration of the Divine Life Society. The secret,according to him,lies in being able to switch his mind on,at will,from one task to another,without the least difficulty and with great advantage.

Sri Swami Sivananda’s writings are characteristic in being free from the rigid technical nomenclature and the austere logic usually met with in texts dealing with super-mundane matters and in thus being acfessible even to the most non-intellectual type of aspirants.

A medico by profession,Swami Sivananda moved towards spirituality and established the Sivananda Ashram at Rishikesh in the year 1934.

His lucid teachings and writings atracted many and the Ashram became one of the most revered spirituality centres.

Many of his disciples established their Ashrams decvoting themselves to the propogation of the teachings of their master.

One such,Swami Satyananda Saraswati,established the internationally famous Bihar School of Yoga and produced many master peices on the subject like asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha and other titles,best sellers on amazon.com

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Divine Life Society
• By : Swami Sivananda
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 1996
• Pages : 216
• Weight : 240 gm.
• Size : 7.1 x 4.8 x 0.3 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170520274
• ISBN-13: 978-8170520276

DESCRIPTION:

THE PUBLISHERS’ NOTE

Srimad Ramayana is the very soul of India. The highest ideals of every Indian are enshrined and portrayed in this holy scripture. It is a complete guide to God-realisation, the path to which lies in righteousness.

Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj has, in this invaluable work, given the essence of Srimad Ramayana in a beautiful way. In his characteristic style, he has given the story and the morals in a simple, direct and lucid style.

The lessons of Srimad Ramayana should be engraved on the tablet of everyone’s heart. This is the urgent need of the hour. The evils of Kaliyuga need not make you despair. Where there is Ram, where there is Ram Nam, where there is Ramayana, the evils of Kali dare not enter. Build this spiritual fortress in your own heart; you will live in Rama Rajya. You will enjoy illimitable peace and bliss.

Ramayana must be studied today, more than ever, by everyone. The ideals of man are beautifully portrayed in it. Everyone should emulate those ideals and grow into ideal citizens.

May His Message spread! May God bless you all! May all people walk the path of Dharma! May Lord Rama be enshrined in the hearts of every man, woman and child in this holy land and the world at large!

PRAYER

Sri Rama! I seek no wealth. I seek no honour, nor estate, nor earthly reward. Long years of my life, I have spent in various pursuits. I have not read the Vedas nor the Sastras nor the epics of Valmiki or Vyasa. But I have kept faith in Thy Name, in Thy mercy and kind purpose. I have remained a humble instrument in Thy Hands. Grant me this then, my Lord, that for ever more my love for Thy Lotus Feet may deepen a thousandfold and that I may keep my gaze constantly on Thy Lotus Feet and spend my time in doing Thy will and when I cast off this mortal coil, I shall reach Thy abode from where there is no return.

Bhakta Siromani Sri Hanumanji! Worshipful adorations to you—the greatest and the noblest Sevak of Sri Rama, hero in war and peace, statesman, diplomat, engineer who floated the bridge of stone across the ocean to Lanka, commander and leader of the mighty hill tribes of the South who marched under your command with faith and waged the mighty righteous war, with weapons shaped from trees and stones, achieving undying glory for the Kapi Dhvaja that has since flown aloft on the horizon of India, and proclaiming Sri Rama the greatest emperor of the happiest empire, the world has ever seen. None greater than you Hanumanji, in deeds of valour and devotion to the Lord, has been born on this earth. The tale of your valour and devotion will ever inspire the youth of India to acts of service and sacrifice. Prostrations to you.

Sri Sita Mata! Revered and most loved Mother of India, thou art the embodiment of womanly grace, virtue, chastity and endurance. Women of India worship you as the Goddess Lakshmi and their hearts are filled with reverence and love for your high piety, righteous suffering, chastity, endurance and devotion to the Lord. Mother dear, guide us with kindly light on the way to the abode of my Lord!

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Divine Life Society
• By : Swami Sivananda
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2009
• Pages : 271
• Weight : 330 gm.
• Size : 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170522242
• ISBN-13: 978-8170522249

DESCRIPTION:

The goal of life is the attainment of final beatitude. This can be attained by meditation. The Ultimate Truth can be experienced by all persons by regular practice of meditation with a pure heart.

This book deals with how to develop concentration, what is meditation, prerequisites for meditation, favourable places for meditation, suitable diet, guidelines to successful meditation, practice of meditation, the most common obstacles in meditation and all such information which a seeker of Truth wants to know before starting the practice of meditation.

No more words. Enough of discussions and heated debates. Retire into a solitary room. Close your eyes. Have deep silent meditation. Dive deep into the innermost recesses of the heart. Drink the nectar of immortality.

About the Author

No saint or sage in the history of the world has such a prolific literary output to his credit, in addition to the building up of a world-wide organization. Even dynamic political leaders have confessed often that the exigencies of administration keep them away from literary pursuits. It is only Swami Sivananda, who has been able to keep a
continuous flow of spiritual literature, in spite of being busily engaged in the administration of the Divine Life Society.The secret, according to him, lies in being able to switch his mind on, at will, from one task to another, without the least difficulty and with great advantage. Sri Swami Sivananda's writings are characteristic in being
free from the rigid technical nomenclature and the austere logic usually met with in texts dealing with super- mundane matters and in thus being accessible even to the most non-intellectual type of aspirants. A medico by profession, Swami Sivananda moved towards spirituality and established the Sivananda Asram at Rishikesh in the
year 1934.His lucid teachings and writings attracted many and the Ashram became one of the most revered spirituality centres.Many of his disciples established their Ashrams devoting themselves to the propogation of the teachings of their master.One such, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, established the internationally famous Bihar
School of Yoga and produced many master pieces on the subject like Asana ranayama Mudra Bandha and other titles,are best sellers on amazon.com

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Divine Life Society
• By : Swami Sivananda
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2003
• Pages : 286
• Weight : 250 gm.
• Size : 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170520479
• ISBN-13: 978-8170520474

DESCRIPTION:

Hinduism is veritably the fountain-head of all religions.It contains within itself the seeds of all religions.It is but natural that people all over the world should show increasing interest in a religion so universal.The popularity of this book can be gauged from the fact that it ran into Ten re-prints after it was printed first time in the year 1947.

A unique book of its kind elucidating, as never before, the nuances of the all-comprehensive religion of Hinduism, the best extant textbook in its theory and practice.

About the Author

Swami Sivanananda,one of the greatest Spiritual leaders produced by India is known to amazonians with his excellent interpretation of Bhagavadgita and also other works. A trained Medical professional gave up the profession and set up a world famous Ashram at Rishikes,India. A great Spituality Master he trained very many disciples and in their own right they have also become Masters with their works like Swami Satyanananda Saraswati,whose Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha is a best seller on amazon.site.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Divine Life Society
• By : Swami Sivananda
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2001
• Pages : 176
• Weight : 150 gm.
• Size : 7 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170520398
• ISBN-13: 978-8170520399

DESCRIPTION:

Book description:the hindus are a profoundly religious people their goal of life is self-realisation or the attainment of god-consciousness in this book gurudev has explained the significance and the philosophy of many of our fasts and festivals in two aspects of these observances, he has always allowed the greatest freedom: (1) in the determination of the dates of the festival, which, as he has explained on page 53, vary, and (2) in the traditional ways of celebrating them for instance, in south india during the durga puja they have the kolu when various idols and toys are arranged in colourful gallaries before which, every evening, girls sit and sing again, in some places there is fire-walking without the kavadi (see page 109), held in honour of draupadi amman who was born of fire; or in ceylon, according to yogi satchidananda of ceylon, in honour of kannaki amman gurudev never disturbs anyones good beliefs and customs about author:sri swami sivanandaji maharaj was a healer of the body in his purvashram (before he entered the holy order of sannyasa) he was a born healer, with an extraordinary inborn love to serve humanity; that is why he chose the medical profession as a career that is why he edited and published a health journal ambrosia that is why he went over to malaya to serve the poor in the plantations there and, strangely enough, that is why, he renounced the world and embraced the holy order of sannyasa sri swamiji wanted that all systems of healing should flourish he had equal love and admiration for all systems of healing he wanted that the best of all the systems should be brought out and utilised in the service of man he has written a number of books on all aspects of healing-from the naturopathic and allopathic points of view

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Divine Life Society
• By : Swami Sivananda
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 1998
• Pages : 119
• Weight : 150 gm.
• Size : 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• ISBN-10: 817052198X
• ISBN-13: 978-8170521983

DESCRIPTION:

Anything Indian is spiritual and music is specially so. Our music is intended to enable the mind melt in the melody and since the Swaras have their own vibratory chords in the inner psychic centres - Chakras in the Sushumna, this Mano-laya at once releases the latent spiritual power and leads to blissful Samadhi. So we have an illustrious galaxy of saints as the foremost artists: Thyagaraja, Dikshitar, Shyama Sastrigal, Purandaradasa, Mira Bai, etc. It is hoped that this volume would enable the public and musicians to view music in the proper light as an Anga of Sankirtana Yoga, as an aid to the purification of the heart and as a Sadhana that leads to Bhava- Samadhi.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Divine Life Society
• By : Swami Sivananda
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2009
• Pages : vi + 153p.
• Weight : 500 gm.
• Size : 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170520320
• ISBN-13: 978-8170520320

DESCRIPTION:

The present work is primarily intended for students. These days are so much of deliberations on the necessity for educational reform, for reassessment of the educational policy of the Government. There is also a good deal of criticism about the conduct of the students and their so-called degradation. It does not serve any purpose in merely is caviling the students or bemoaning the falling standard of education.

With a positive attitude and right endeavor, every problem is capable of solution. The general quality of the students is basically unchanged. They only hunger for the right type of lead, a fulfillment of their sense of belonging, understanding on the part of the elders, and purposefulness in life. It is hoped that students and teachers will generally benefit by a study of this work.

About the Author:

Sri Swami Sivananda, born on the 8th September, 1887, in the illustrious family of Sage Appayya Dikshita and several other renowned saints and savants, Sri Swami Sivananda had a natural flair for a life devoted to the study and practice of Vedanta.

He was an inborn eagerness to serve all and an innate feeling of unity with all mankind. He is the author of over 300 volumes and has disciples all over the world, belonging to all nationalities, religions and creeds. To read his works is to drink at the Fountain of Wisdom Supreme.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Divine Life Society
• By : Swami Sivananda
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2007
• Pages : 190
• Weight : 150 gm.
• Size : 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170522064
• ISBN-13: 978-8170522065

DESCRIPTION:

With great delight we place before the aspirant-world, the present work ‘Adhyatma Yoga’ by Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, the world renowned sage, who needs no introduction. This book contains over four hundred highly illuminating, and inspiring poems on a variety of subjects connected with religion, philosophy, etc., and will serve as a happy companion to the author’s other poem-books published already, viz. ‘Wisdom Sparks’, ‘Waves of Bliss’, ‘Jnana Jyoti’, and ‘Wisdom in Humour’.

Coming as it does from the pen of a realised sage, this book is rich in sagely wisdom and wit, and should prove an invaluable asset to every seeker in his onward march to Godhead. We hope the aspirant world will take advantage of this precious boon, study it, assimilate the wisdom contained in it, and practising it in their everyday life, expedite their march to Perfection, Peace and glory.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Divine Life Society
• By : Swami Sivananda
• Cover : Papaerback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2008
• Pages : 175
• Weight : 210 gm.
• Size : 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170521688
• ISBN-13: 978-8170521686

DESCRIPTION:

Just as Kirtan-Sadhana has been made the special Kali-Yuga Sadhana for quick God-vision, even so herein you have the New Yoga, a Yoga most eminently suitable for this age of doubt and scepticism, pride and egoism. It is Guru-Bhakti Yoga. This Yoga is marvellous. Its power is tremendous. Its efficacy is most unfailing. The true glory
of Guru-Bhakti is indescribable. It is the Yoga par excellence for this age, which makes God appear here before you in flesh and blood and move with you in this very life. The hard Rajasic ego is the arch enemy of the Sadhaka. Guru-Bhakti Yoga is the surest and best Sadhana to destroy arrogance and to dissolve the vicious ego. Just as a particular deadly germ can be annihilated only by a certain specific chemical germicide, even so, to destroy Avidya and Ahankara, this unique Guru Bhakti-Yoga is the peerless specific. They are the gravest ‘Mayacide’ and ‘egocide’. They become quite powerless and no longer afflict the fortunate soul who saturates himself with the spirit of Guru-Bhakti-Yoga. Blessed indeed is the man who earnestly takes to this Yoga; for he will obtain crowning success in all other Yogas. To him will accrue the choicest fruits of perfection in Karma, Bhakti, Dhyana and Jnana.

The qualification for taking to this Yoga is the simple trio of sincerity, faith and obedience. Be sincere in your aspirations for Perfection. Be not vague or half-hearted. Then have perfect faith in the one you have accepted as your Guru. Do not allow even so much as a shadow of doubt to approach you. When once you have reposed
absolute faith in him, then know that what he instructs you is indeed for your highest good. Therefore, obey his word implicitly. Follow his teachings to the letter. Be earnest in doing thus, and take my word: you will attain Perfection; I assure you emphatically.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar
• By : Annie Besant
• Cover : Hardcover
• Language : English
• Edition : 2003999
• Pages : 260
• Weight : 150 gm.
• Size : 3.6 x 0.9 x 4.9 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170591740
• ISBN-13: 978-8170591740

DESCRIPTION:

Among the priceless teachings that may be found in the great Hindu poem of the Mahabharata, there is none so rare and and precious as this, 'The Lord's Song'. Since it fell from the divine lips of Shri Krishna on the field of battle and stilled the surging emotions of his disciple and friend, how many troubled hearts has it quieted and
strengthened, how many weary souls has it led to Him! It is meant to lift the aspirant from the lower levels of renunciation, where objects are renounced, to the loftier heights where desires are dead, and where the Yogi dwells in calm and ceaseless contemplation, while his body and mind are actively employed in discharging the
duties that fall to his lot in life.

That the spiritual man need not be a recluse,that union with the divine Life may be achieved and maintained in the midst of worldly affairs, that the obstacles to the union lie not outside us but within us-such is the central lesson of the BHAGAVADGITA

Annie Besant in the preface to the book.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar
• By : Ernest Wood
• Cover : Hardcover
• Language : English
• Edition : 1999
• Pages : 200
• Weight : 450 gm.
• Size : 6.8 x 4.6 x 0.8 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170593301
• ISBN-13: 978-8170593300

DESCRIPTION:

"Mr Ernest Wood, is well known as both a writer and a lecturer on religions and educational matters, and his work is always careful and thoughtful. A practical course on Concentration is a subject for which he is well equipped, and this little work should prove very useful to the serious student. It is admirably planned, and effectively carried out, and - most important fact in such a treatise- there is nothing in it which, when practised, can do the striver after concentration the least physical, mental or moral harm. I can therefore heartily recommend it to all who desire to obtain Control of the mind"

Annie Besant

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Emesco Books
• By : Brahamsri Chaganti Koteswara Rao
• Cover : Hardcover
• Language : Telugu
• Edition : 2014
• Pages : 846
• Weight : 1.350 gm.
• Size : 10 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches
• ISBN-10: 9382203966
• ISBN-13: 978-9382203964

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Theosophical Publishing House Adyar, Chennai
• By : T. Subba Row
• Cover : Paperback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2007
• Pages : 180
• Weight : 214 gm.
• Size : 18.0 x 12.3 x 1.5
• ISBN-10: 8170592437
• ISBN-13: 978-8170592433

DESCRIPTION:

The Bhagavad-gita, as it at present stands, is essentially practical in its character and teachings, but these teachings will not be understood unless their philosophical basis is constantly kept in view. The Bhagavad-gita presupposes certain premises which are not explained at length; they are simply alluded to . Here Subba Row presents an original explanation of the underlying philosophy of the Gita.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Theosophical Publishing House Adyar, Chennai
• By : Katherine A. Beechey
• Cover : Paperback
• Language : English
• Edition : 1990
• Pages : 166
• Weight : 360 gm.
• Size : 18.3 x 12.3 x 1.7
• ISBN-10: 8170591449
• ISBN-13: 978-8170591443

DESCRIPTION:

The Wisdom contained in the published letters of the Masters is not merely for those to whom they were addressed but also for all those seeking to tread the Path of Holiness along the line of Devotion.

Glimpses of that Wisdom can be had trough the extracts incorporated by the author into Daily Meditations. She has selected passages suitable to be meditated upon - one each for every day of the year. They are arranged as twelve virtues, with one quality assigned for each month, namely Unselfishness, Compassion, Truth, Devotion, Purity, Sympathy, Courage, Intuition, Tolerance, Self-reliance, Equilibrium, and Perseverance

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Theosophical Publishing House Adyar, Chennai
• By : N. Sri Ram
• Cover : Paperback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2004
• Pages : 233
• Weight : 300 gm.
• Size : 18.0 x 12.2 x 1.5
• ISBN-10: 8170590701
• ISBN-13: 978-8170590705

DESCRIPTION:

This is a compilation of articles by Mr N. Sri Ram, fifth President of the Theosophical Society, Published originally in THE THEOSOPHIST from July 1968 to December 1969. The titles of the articles are: Seeking Wisdom , Truth or Semblance of Truth, Freedom from Opposites, The Beauty of Virtue, Psyche and Intellect, The Extraordinariness of Life, Attention Interest and Love, The Changing Self; its Progression, Meeting Death as a Friend, The Song of Life, The Most Beautiful State of Mind and Heart, The Real and the Unreal, Precepts of the Gurus, The Three Paths in One and The Elixir of life.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Theosophical Publishing House Adyar, Chennai
• By : Ravi Ravindra
• Cover : Paperback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2007
• Pages : 316
• Weight : 550 gm.
• Size : 8.4 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• ISBN-10: 8170594472
• ISBN-13: 978-8170594475

DESCRIPTION:

A great book. It challenges the spirit. It calls for deep cogitation and prayerful reconsideration of eternal verities. The author has understood the cosmic significance of Jesus Christ as the universal Spirit, Truth and Love. Undoubtedly, the best commentary on the Fourth Gospel from an Indian point of View.

The Hindu, Chennai

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Theosophical Publishing House Adyar, Chennai
• By : Ravi Ravindra
• Cover : Paperback
• Language : English
• Edition : 2006
• Pages : 390
• Weight : 650 gm.
• Size : 21.8 x 13.8 x 2.3
• ISBN-10: 8170593174
• ISBN-13: 978-8170593171

DESCRIPTION:

This is a compilation of some of the essays which Ravi Ravindra, a scientist-philosopher, has written over more than a quarter of a century. These essays have been published in a variety of journals and magazines, some of which are not not easily accessible. Brief excerpts from some of his books, Whispers from the Other Shore, Science and Spirit, The Yoga of he Christ, and Krishnamurti: Two Birds on one Tree, are also included in the collection.

Each of the selections here is influenced by yoga and the teaching of Krishna; all of them speak of and are related to the wisdom of the spiritual traditions of India. They range from an exploration of Rta in the Rig Veda and its relation to yagna and dharma in the subsequent tradition to a reflection upon the influence of the Indian tradition
on contemporary spiritual masters such as J.Krishnamurti and C.I.Gurdieff. Some of the essays deal exclusively with the great texts of India, such as the Yoga Sutra and Bhagavad Gita, while some deal with the parallels which can be found with texts from other traditions, such as The Enneads of Plotinus and The Godspel according to Saint John.

Other essays discuss the interaction of modern science and the spiritual traditions of Indian and their impact on the life of humanity. Ravindra is at home in the East and in the West; he understands hymns in Vedic Sanskrit and nuances of relativistic cosmology, ad he brings insights from both sources. He shares his passionate inquiry about the meaning and purpose of human life and of the cosmos that we might discover if we could hear more subtly and seem ore deeply. In this, he exhibits a remarkable impartiality which searches for and delights in truth and wisdom where ever they can be found, without an argument for or an exclusive interest in any sect, religion or tradition.