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St Martin's Press Bhagavad Gita The The Song of God Retold in
Book SynopsisAn approachable retelling of the Bhagavad Gita for the modern reader - using contemporary language to bring this inspiring work to life.
£11.39
Read Books Bhagavad Gita The Song of God
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Spastic Cat Press The Mahabharata of KrishnaDwaipayana Vyasa Book 4
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iUniverse The Ramayana An Indian Epic
£15.70
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Nine Principal Upanishads
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Rowman & Littlefield Valmiki's Ramayana
Book SynopsisOne of India’s greatest epics, the Ramayana pervades the country’s moral and cultural consciousness. For generations it has served as a bedtime story for Indian children, while at the same time engaging the interest of philosophers and theologians. Believed to have been composed by Valmiki sometime between the eighth and sixth centuries BC, the Ramayana tells the tragic and magical story of Rama, the prince of Ayodhya, an incarnation of Lord Visnu, born to rid the earth of the terrible demon Ravana. An idealized heroic tale ending with the inevitable triumph of good over evil, the Ramayana is also an intensely personal story of family relationships, love and loss, duty and honor, of harem intrigue, petty jealousies, and destructive ambitions. All this played out in a universe populated by larger-than-life humans, gods and celestial beings, wondrous animals and terrifying demons. With her magnificent translation and superb introduction, Arshia Sattar has successfully bridged both time and space to bring this ancient classic to modern English readers.Trade ReviewAn essential text for my Ramayana course. I've found nothing that comes near Arshia Sattar's abridged translation for students and general readers. -- Ed Yazijian, Furman UniversityOf all the many translations of the Ramayana into English, Arshia Sattar's is the only one that is both accurate and a pleasure to read. It is true to the Sanskrit but also true to the spirit of the original text, revealing meanings and overtones that other translators have missed or edited out for political reasons. The language is contemporary, bringing the moral complexities of the characters to life in ways that show how very relevant they still are to life in India today. -- Wendy Doniger, University of ChicagoThere are many Ramayanas in English, and some of them follow Valmiki’s narrative faithfully, but their English is wooden, unreadable, and opaque. Other texts are written in modern English but they deviate from Valmiki. Arshia Sattar’s retelling is a lone exception. Her one-volume abridged telling of the Ramayana brings Valmiki’s narrative faithfully and beautifully to the English audience. Dr. Sattar is a formidable Sanskrit scholar who writes expressive English prose, two qualities rarely combined in one person. Her reading of Valmiki is sensitively interpretive, but more significantly she hears the music of Valmiki’s text, which she effectively brings to her English prose—an extraordinary achievement indeed. Narrative faithfulness could easily be mechanical, but Sattar avoids it by close attention to the aesthetic liveliness of Valmiki’s text. This is the best Valmiki in English, and a most rewarding read for anyone who enjoys a superb story that has lasted centuries. -- Velcheru Narayana Rao, author of Text and Tradition in South IndiaArshia Sattar’s vibrant translation succeeds in drawing out the enchantment that this timeless story has held for countless audiences across centuries. With remarkable skill, Sattar navigates the challenge of making the text and sentiments of a nearly three-thousand-year-old story speak to a modern sensibility without losing the distinctive poetic flavor of the Valmiki text. Her critical introduction, written lucidly and beautifully, engages the major issues that come with translating a text that is also a diverse, living tradition. Arshia Sattar's insightful analysis of the salient features and themes of this text makes this edition itself a classic. -- Leela Prasad, Duke UniversityTable of ContentsGuide to Pronouncing Special Sanskrit Characters Translator’s Note to the Updated Edition Translator’s Note Introduction Childhood Ayodhya Wilderness Kiskindha Beauty War Epilogue Glossary Index
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Crystal Clarity,U.S. Bhagavad Gita According to Paramhansa Yogananda
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Earth Aware Editions Gita Wisdom: An Introduction to India's Essential
Book SynopsisJoshua M. Greene has taken one of the most venerable and revered texts of all times -The Bhagavad Gita, and presents it in a completely new way. Greene reveals that the GIta, which can easily be obtuse to the modern reader, is really a simple conversation between two friends about the meaning of life. This fresh new view helps the 21st century seeker relate to the Gita and offers new ways of understanding this essential wisdom. The Gita is a discussion between Krishna and his devoted friend Arjuna on a battlefield known as Kurukshetra, a sprawling tract of land two hours north of Delhi, India. Scriptural calculations put the date of this famous discussion at around 3000 BCE. Like all great literature the Gita explores the human condition: who we are, where we come from, and why we are here. And as with all great literature, the more we study the main characters the more real and human they become. From related works we learn that Krishna and Arjuna played together as children. They were close friends in youth and became family when Arjuna married Krishna’s sister. We learn that later in life they shared extraordinary adventures, including a journey through subtle pathways to places outside the known universe. Plainly put, India’s most revered scripture is a heart-to-heart talk between two men who were closer than brothers and were the best of friends. Above all, The Sacred Conversation is practical and features a very helpful glossary in the back for terms, names, and places. Whether you are an expert on The Bhagavad Gita or a first-time reader, this unique contribtion to spiritual literature offers deep knowledge in a highly accessible way.
£11.69
Mandala Publishing Group The Heart of a Vaishnava: Exploring the Essence
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Watchmaker Publishing The Upanishads
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Sounds True Inc Love, Service, Devotion, and the Ultimate
Book SynopsisA Heart-Centered Spiritual Classic for Your Ever-Changing Life The Bhagavad Gita is a gem so precious in India's spiritual treasury that many regard it not as a volume of sacred verse, but as a living manifestation of the Divine. In the summer of 1974, inside a balmy Boulder, Colorado, warehouse that served as the main hall of the fledgling Naropa Institute, some say that a minor miracle occurred: the reawakening of the Gita's living presence, as it unfolded in a series of wisdom teachings led by Ram Dass. With Love, Service, Devotion, and the Ultimate Surrender, you are invited to experience these legendary gatherings. The tale of the warrior Arjuna and his divine friend Krishna serves as metaphor for the recurring dilemmas that we encounter as we spiral into the depths of our spiritual journey. In these sessions, Ram Dass illuminates the Gita’s essential verses with insights spanning many traditions, from Rumi's ecstatic poetry to Basho's koans, from devotional chant to monastic silence, from Sri Ramana's self-inquiry to Saint Paul's devotion to Christ. The destination? A new perspective on the crucial moments of contradiction and questioning that all spiritual seekers must face again and again: If it's all Divine perfection, why bother with the search at all? Is it possible to awaken without a teacher or guru? Why am I experiencing these strange spiritual "gifts”? Will I get lost in their power? If I'm conscious and kind, why not indulge in all of life's pleasures? Since everyone suffers and dies, will my compassion ultimately matter? With irrepressible love and intellect (and a good dose of skillful mischief), this epic meeting with Ram Dass yields new answers with every revisit, like a lifelong friend that comes to meet us at each turning of our journey.Highlights: A 12-hour odyssey with Ram Dass into his timeless Yogas of the Bhagavad Gita Naropa sessionsThree ways to enter the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita • Karma yoga—reincarnation, dharma, service, sadhanas • Jnana yoga—inquiry, the critical mind, the koan • Mind, illusion, and Brahman • Sacrifice and mantra—trappings and benefits of ritual and form • Renunciation and purification—ashtanga yoga, kundalini, the chakras, austerities, the "witness," desire, sexual energy • Devotion and the guru—bhakti ("devotion"), surrender, siddhis ("powers"), Maharajji • Death and dying—What is born, what dies? How do you live in the present moment?
£117.00
Shambhala Publications Inc The Bhagavad-Gita: A New Translation
Book SynopsisA fresh English translation laid out facing the original Sanskrit for easy reference and accompanied by a wealth of essential ancillary materials that make this book a complete course on the Bhagavad-Gītā in a single volume. This translation stands out from the many others first of all in its careful faithfulness to the original language, but also for the extensive tools for understanding it provides. It is accompanied by detailed explanatory notes, as well as by the entire Sanskrit text on facing pages--both in the original Devanagri alphabet and in a romanized version that allows the reader to approximate the sounds of this work (a pronunciation guide is also provided). Also included is a literal, word-for-word translation for comparison; extensive material on the background, symbolism, and influence of the Gītā; and an exhaustive glossary of terms.
£25.60
Rockridge Press Vedic Astrology for Beginners: An Introduction to
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Insight Editions Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God
Book Synopsis“One who sings and chants these supremely confidential teachings to My devotees will attain supreme devotion for Me and will attain Me. There is no doubt in this matter.” —Sri Krishna, Bhagavad-gita 18.68If sharing the confidential meaning of the yoga of devotional love, bhakti-yoga, is the standard for spiritual advancement, then this is the definitive edition of the Bhagavad-gita. It is the first English translation that includes summaries of the commentaries of four of the most prominent expounders of the tradition of bhakti-yoga: Srimad Bhaktivinoda ?hakura, Srimad Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Gosvami, and Sri Kanailal Pancatirtha—alongside the highly acclaimed translation of the text itself by Srila Bhakti Rakshak Sridhar Dev Gosvami. Taken together, no other edition of this sacred text has so comprehensively conveyed the timeless spiritual wisdom of the Bhagavad-gita.
£27.00
Sounds True Inc Sovereign Self: Claim Your Inner Joy and Freedom
Book SynopsisWhat would it be like to have complete sovereignty within your own life? To feel confidently aligned with the power of your true Self? The beloved texts at the heart of yoga offer us timeless pathways to this experience, yet without years of formal study, accessing the depths of their wisdom can seem overwhelming. In Sovereign Self, Acharya Shunya demystifies yoga’s most influential texts: the Vedas, the Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita, making their profound teachings both accessible and immediately practical for modern seekers. The first female lineage holder in a 2,000-year-old line of Vedic spiritual teachers and the first to teach in the West, Shunya has a personal and authentic understanding of these classic scriptures. With Sovereign Self, she shares a comprehensive guide to their essential teachings, expertly adapting their wisdom and spiritual practices for Western students. Filled with hidden insights and engaging guidance, Sovereign Self will help you align with your greater Self - the Self that is always present, all-powerful, ever-joyful, and completely sovereign.
£20.69
Mandala Publishing Guru: The Universal Teacher
Book SynopsisGuru: The Universal Teacher is a carefully curated selection of articles written by Swami B. P. Puri relating to what the concept of “guru” truly means. Guru: The Universal Teacher is a compilation of articles written by Swami B. P. Puri on the topic of the spiritual master. It is a handbook for those seeking guidance in their quest for a genuine guru, for those wanting to learn more about the foundational concepts of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, or for those simply wanting to deepen their spiritual practice. In Guru, Swami B. P. Puri systematically sets out the qualities and qualifications of both the spiritual teacher and the student disciple. The book describes the proper processes of approaching the spiritual teacher, learning from them, and offering service to them. Guru: The Universal Teacher also explains what students and teachers should avoid in their pursuit of sincere spiritual practice. Firmly rooted in a wealth of ancient Sanskrit and Bengali poetry and accompanied by Swami B. P. Puri’s beautiful and elegant translations and commentaries, Guru: The Universal Teacher will be cherished by those with a keen interest in one of the most vital and often least understood aspects of the spiritual path: the teacher.
£17.99
Mandala Publishing Group A Thousand Suns Rising
Book SynopsisNotable and inspirational verses from the ancient and beautiful Hindu epic, newly presented in a gorgeous and giftable pocket-sized treasury.For thousands of years, readers and seekers have turned to the glorious and epic Hindu poem the Bhagavad Gita (the “Song of God”) for wisdom and inspiration. This beautifully presented tiny book features 150 quotes, inspirations, and words of guidance, accompanied by simple yet evocative imagery. The tiny book is intended for those who want to foster deep reflection as well as for those who simply want a little help on the path to finding peace, whether in the world or within themselves.
£8.54
Advaya Press Significance and Means of Self-Knowledge
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£8.79
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Exploring Moral Injury in Sacred Texts
Book SynopsisMoral injury is a profound violation of a human being's core moral identity through experiences of violence or trauma. This is the first book in which scholars from different faith and academic backgrounds consider the concept of moral injury not merely from a pastoral or philosophical point of view but through critical engagement with the sacred texts of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and American Civil Religion.This collection of essays explores the ambiguities of personal culpability among both perpetrators and victims of violence and the suffering involved in accepting personal agency in trauma. Contributors provide fresh and compelling readings of texts from different faith traditions and use their findings to reflect on real-life strategies for recovery from violations of core moral beliefs and their consequences such as shame, depression and addiction. With interpretations of the sacred texts, contributors reflect on the concerns of the morally-injured today and offer particular aspects of healing from their communities as support, making this a groundbreaking contribution to the study of moral injury and trauma.Trade ReviewThis book is a powerful impetus to understanding the full spectrum of moral injury and moral rehabilitation. -- John Dominic Crossan, Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies, DePaul University, Chicago, IL.A highly valuable collection for those engaging with religion and trauma studies. -- Karen L. King, Harvard Divinity SchoolThis may be the most important, authentic, and enjoyable volume yet written on moral injury. Each deliciously crafted essay explores new territory in the moral injury landscape using passages from ancient and revered writings as guides. The whole powerfully affirms the role of moral living-and its sometimes heartbreaking challenges-in the center of human experience. -- William P. Nash, MD, Director of Psychological Health for the U.S. Marine CorpsTable of ContentsForeword - Jonathan Shay; Introduction - Joseph McDonald, PhD, Visiting Instructor at Texas Christian University and Brite Divinity School; 1. Soul Repair: A Jewish View - David R. Blumenthal, PhD, Jay and Leslie Cohen Professor of Judaic Studies, Emory University; 2. Sodom and Lot's Family: Moral Injury in Genesis 19 - Nancy Bowen, PhD, Professor of Old Testament, Earlham School of Religion; 3. "The Most Beautiful of Stories": A Muslim Reflection on the Qur'an and Moral Injury - Amir Hussain, PhD, Professor of Theological Studies, Loyola Marymount University; 4. Moral Injury and the Division of Spoils after Battle in the Hebrew Bible - Brad Kelle, PhD, Professor of Old Testament, Point Loma Nazarene University; 5. Civil Religion and the Moral Wounds of War - Daniel C. Maguire, STD, Professor of Theological Ethics, Marquette University; 6. Like acid seeping into your soul: Religio-cultural Violence in Moral Injury - Kelly Denton-Borhaug, PhD, Associate Professor of Religion and Co-director of Peace and Justice Studies, Moravian College; 7. Do Not Torment Me: The Morally-Injured Gersaene Demoniac - Michael Yandell, Theological Studies PhD student, Emory University; 8. Peter and Judas: Moral Injury and Repair - Warren Carter, PhD, Professor of New Testament, Brite Divinity School; 9. Buddhist Scripture and Moral Injury: Reflections on the Story of A?gulimala - John Thompson, PhD, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Christopher Newport University; Conclusion; Afterword - Rita Brock PhD, Research Professor of Theology and Culture, Brite Divinity School, and Founding Co-Director, The Soul Repair Center; References
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Watkins Media Limited The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Sacred Texts: The
Book SynopsisThe Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is widely regarded as the most authoritative text on yoga. It comprises a collection of 196 Indian sutras ("threads" - as sutra translates from Sanskrit) written 1,700 years ago. These threads or aphorisms were compiled by the Indian sage Patanjali and offer guidelines for living a meaningful and purposeful life. The book is organized into four parts and provides descriptions of the eight limbs of yoga, such as pranayama and asana. The translated text is presented alongside a clear and insightful commentary by Swami Vivekananda, which makes them more accessible to the modern reader and yoga practitioner. His message of universal brotherhood and self-awakening remains relevant today, especially in the current backdrop of widespread political turmoil around the world.
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Flame Tree Publishing Ramayana: Classic Tales
Book SynopsisThe Ramayana tells the tale of Rama and his beloved Sita, but its narratives and intent, as with all great literature, point to the grand themes of life, death and righteousness. Originally written in ancient Sanskrit, the elegant, epic work is a key part of the canon of both Hinduism and Buddhism. It continues to inspire art, theatre, poetry and temple architecture, dominating the spiritual landscape of the vast Indian sub-continent and the diaspora throughout the rest of the world. This deluxe new edition revives Ralph T. H. Griffith's evocative verse translation and abridges it for the modern reader – bringing the gripping narrative to the forefront. The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.
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Everyman Hindu Scriptures
Book SynopsisComprises such sacred books of India as the hymns of the "Rig-Veda", the world''s first recorded poems, the stirring pantheistic speculations of the "Upanishads" and the "Bhagavad-Gita", a cosmic drama of God''s self-revelation in human history, on the field of human battle.
£11.69
Temple of the Divine Mother, Inc. Rudrastadhyayi
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Temple of the Divine Mother, Inc. Gayatri Sahasranam
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PC Plus Ltd. Sanskrit Grammar and Reference Book
£50.15
Verborum Editions The Song of Myself: A New Verse Translation of
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Pure Life Vision Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
£19.47
Pure Life Vision Chandogya Upanishad
£19.47
Archipelago Books Until the Lions: Echoes from the Mahabharata
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£15.20
Monkfish Book Publishing Company Sacred Letters
Book SynopsisOffers letters of the Sanskrit alphabet as key to understanding Yoga and the Divine These original meditations on the Sanskrit letters range from personal narratives to metaphysical and theological speculations, linguistic play, and inter-spiritual allusions to other works and traditions, all relevant to living a contemplative life in the contemporary world. Sowder’s book is anchored in the devotional Tantrik, Śaiva-Śakta tradition, focused on the Divine Feminine, but allusions to western mystics (Christian, Jewish, Muslim) also appear frequently. No other book like this exists.
£16.14
Les Belles Lettres Enseignements de la Foret. Enseignements Pour Les
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£69.89
Les Belles Lettres Harivamsa Ou Lignee de Hari
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£82.65
Harrassowitz Alfred Ludwigs Englische Ubersetzung Des Rigveda
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£95.00
Karl-Alber-Verlag Bhagavadgita - Philosophische Interpretationen Im
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£58.65
Ergon Ramayana and Mahabharata in Stone: The Narrative
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£39.75
Motilal Banarsidass, The Sakta Pithas
Book SynopsisThe Sakta Pithas by D.C. Sircar, which is limited and precise in scope but has a wide appeal, brings honour to the young historian of Calcutta. Its basis is a critical edition of the Pithanirnaya or Mahapithanirupana which is the short treatise of the late period describing the fifty one pilgrim sports associated with the Mother Goddess under some of her various names.
£11.99
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Secrets of Living: Eternal Fountain of
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£9.49
Motilal Banarsidass, The Ramayana of Valmiki: v. VI: Vol. 6 :
Book SynopsisThe Yuddhakanda in the Ramayana narrates Rama's battle against Ravana to save Sita and uphold righteousness. It ends with Rama's self-discovery, reunion with Sita, and kingship, highlighting the victory of good over evil with remarkable events and characters.
£52.49
Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Kapila: Founder of Samkhya and Avatara of Visnu
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£33.25
Diamond Books Brahmavevart Purana
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£6.75
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. The Ten Principal Upanishads
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Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Timeless Melody: The Srimad Bhagavad Gita as
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£10.80
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Complete Mahabharata Udyoga Parva (4)
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£23.24
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Amazing Secrets of the Bhagavad Gita
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£13.99
Diamond Books Samveda
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£4.74
Manohar Publishers and Distributors Infinite Story: The Past & Present of the
Book SynopsisThe story of the Ramayana is well-known in all Indian language and Hindi literature is no exception to it. It has a long and rich tradition based on Ramkatha that through the centuries has challenged many authors.
£37.50
Pilgrims Publishing The Song of the Lord
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Devotees of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ashram Aitareya Upanishad: Essence and Sanskrit Grammar
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