Hinduism Books
Mapin Publishing Pvt.Ltd In the Service of Krishna: Illustrated Narratives
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£45.00
Westland Publications Limited 7 Secrets from Hindu Calendar Art
Book SynopsisHindu calendar art depicts colorful gods and goddesses, democratizing mythic imagery once confined to temples. Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik decodes these symbols, revealing ancient wisdom that has enriched Indian culture for millennia.
£13.99
Westland Publications Limited 7 Secrets of Vishnu
Book SynopsisVishnu, a revered Hindu god symbolizing humanity and creation, is depicted as a dark, curly-haired man adorned in yellow silk, reclining on a serpent with goddess Lakshmi. Worshipped in India, his stories and rituals hold ancient wisdom. Book explores seven timeless secrets of Vishnu.
£14.99
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Shri Sai Ekam: Shri Sai is the one
Book SynopsisThis monumental work on Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi is the result of many years of hard labour. It is a unique book on Baba with a comprehensive account of His divine incarnation. It tries to put some light on every aspect of Babas life in an interesting manner. It is a guidebook and a moral tutor for all the spiritual seekers. Shri Sai Ekam is a parayan (holy book) for the daily devout reading of a few pages till its completion. The devotee who attaches himself heart and soul to Shri Sai Baba will get salvation and get rid of the cycles of birth and death. For, as we know, Baba is constantly present among us and blesses us from His Samadhi.
£22.49
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd New Insights on Shirdi Sai Baba
Book SynopsisThis book is based on in-depth research that triangulates information from several primary sources, to provide hitherto unknown facts about Sai Baba, village Shirdi and some of the people who visited it during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It not only adds to the repository of knowledge about this great saint of India and the role that he played in the context of protecting his devotees during Indias struggle for freedom, but additionally provides new insights by raising questions and seeking answers through analysis of rare documents drawn from the National Archives, police records and diaries pertaining to that time as well as reviewing personal documents and literature in different languages. It contains nine chapters dealing with different aspects of Sai Babas life in Shirdi. The book has several rare photographs of Sai Baba, Shirdi and his devotees as well as compositions of Shirdi of that time. A glossary is provided at the end of the book for ease of reference. The book will be a valuable asset not just for all those who are devotees of Sai Baba and other Sadgurus, but also for students and academics who have an interest in Indias culture and history and in the means used by the British to understand and control developments in different parts of the country.
£9.49
Pentagon Press Ji Xianlin: A Critical Biography
Book SynopsisJi Xianlin: A Critical Biography reconstructs the academic, professional and personal journey of the doyen of Indology, Buddhism and Orientalism in China. Though his On a Long Journey of life remains full of trials and tribulations, and an emotional world buried deep under the familial and professional obligations, nonetheless, true to the evaluation, he remains indispensable as far as China’s translation, comparative literature, Dunhuang-Turfan studies and cultural exchanges are concerned. India runs through his veins throughout this journey, whether it is his path breaking textual research on the dissemination of paper and silk from China to India or the sugar from India to China, or the Indian Literature in China and translation of Ramayana, Panchtantra, Shanakuntla etc. from Sanskrit, or the reminiscences of his visits to India, one and all have been supplemented with credible primary sources from historical records. It is not easy to weave a tapestry of the life and works of a person as versatile as Ji Xianlin, but the authors have done a remarkable job in mirroring Ji Xianlin’s journey through the Qing, Republican and the People’s Republic. I believe this tapestry will be woven uninterrupted, for Ji Xianlin remains a link between the past and the future.
£110.50
Jaico Publishing House Dasavatara
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£11.24
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. AYODHYA: CITY OF FAITH, CITY OF DISCORD
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£23.24
Aleph Book Company The Hindu Way
Book SynopsisThe Hindu Way: An Introduction to Hinduism, the new book by bestselling author Shashi Tharoor, whoseast three books have sold over a quarter of a million copies in hardback, is the perfect introduction to one of the world''s oldest,argest and most complex religions. Although there are hundreds of books on Hinduism, there are only a few which provide aucid, accessible, yet deeplyayered account of the religion''s numerous belief systems, schools of thought, sects, tenets, scriptures, deities, rituals, customs, festivals and philosophies. This book is one of them. In the tradition of classics of the genreike K. M. Sen''s Hinduism and Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan''s The Hindu View ofife, this book captures the essence of Hinduism with brevity, insight and an enviable grasp of the myriadayers and intricacies of one of the world''s greatest religions. It is a book that is especially timely given the rather controversial role that religion has played in countries around the world. The author tells us why Hinduism is a religion that is well-suited to the needs of the world today: In the twenty-first century, Hinduism has many of the attributes of a universal religiona religion that is personal and individualistic, privileges the individual and does not subordinate one to a collectivity; a religion that grants and respects complete freedom to the believer to find his or her own answers to the true meaning ofife; a religion that offers a wide range of choice in religious practice, even in regard to the nature and form of the formless God; a religion that places great emphasis on one''s mind, and values one''s capacity for reflection, intellectual enquiry, and self-study; a religion that distances itself from dogma and holy writ, that is minimally prescriptive and yet offers an abundance of options, spiritual and philosophical texts and social and cultural practices to choose from. In a world where resistance to authority is growing, Hinduism imposes no authorities; in a world of networked individuals, Hinduism proposes no institutional hierarchies; in a world of open-source information-sharing, Hinduism accepts all paths as equally valid; in a world of rapid transformations and accelerating change, Hinduism is adaptable and flexible, which is why it has survived for nearly 4,000 years.'' The text of The Hindu Way is embellished with over a hundred photographs and illustrations, many of them in colour, on various aspects of the religion. Based on Dr Tharoor''s extensive writing on the subject, including the bestselling Why I Am a Hindu, this book gives the reader an unrivalled understanding of Hinduism.
£21.84
Bloomsbury India Bonding with the Lord: Jagannath, Popular Culture
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£80.75
Motilal Banarsidass, Candipathah: Incorporating Sridurgasaptasati
Book SynopsisCandipatha in Markandeya Purana celebrates Feminine Power as Durga-Sakti, the ultimate Life Force. She is the source of all beings and elements, creating, sustaining, and dissolving the universe. As Mother, she loves and protects, as Kali, she destroys evil to maintain righteousness and peace for her devotees.
£34.19
Niyogi Books In Search of the Pitcher of Nectar
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£17.09
Motilal Banarsidass, Universal Religion & the Psychic Forces
Book SynopsisAs the Kalyuga stands eye to eye with humanity it has destroyed all the ancient cultures of the world. Kalyuga or the dark age is a psychic force and extends much beyond our physical realities. Its roots are much deeper across all our incarnations and reincarnations. As the time passes its roots are becoming stronger. The question then comes to the mind that how do we preserve our spirituality? The answer has been given in the Bhagvada Geetha the song of the God.
£20.89
Motilal Banarsidass, Vaalmeeki Raamaayan:: Baala Kaanda [English and
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£37.99
Manohar Publishers and Distributors Chandi Purana
Book SynopsisEssentially, a war story, it presents Durga not only as a goddess in war, but also as a mother figure who tears apart the patriarchal frame in which women are treated as subordinates. Indigenous and secular, the Chandi Purana is a shastra for laymen, a bold step towards fulfilling their right to knowledge.
£45.12
Manohar Publishers and Distributors Hindu Administrative Institutions
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£37.52
Motilal Banarsidass, Ancient Indian Tradition and Mythology: The
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£45.12
Motilal Banarsidass, History of Indian Philosophy
Book SynopsisThis first Volume is devoted to the oldest period of Indian Philosophy from the begening to the end of the first millennium after Christ. It embraces the philosophy of the Veda and the epic, the Buddha and Jina, the Sankhya and the classical Yoga system. Volume II sets forth the presentation of the nature--philosophical schools--the Vaisesika and Jaina systems and the systems of Lokayatas, Kautilya and other materialist.
£37.49
Motilal Banarsidass, Sanatana Dharma
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to Hinduism's doctrines, principles, moral values, and religious practices, compiled by scholars for Benares Hindu University students. Covers beliefs, rituals, philosophical tenets, and includes authentic references from religious texts.
£22.39
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Dwarkamai
Book SynopsisThe miracles of Sai Baba of Shirdi are known to one and all. We read about them in articles or hear about them from people who have experienced them first hand. It only strengthens our faith and belief in Sai Baba. But sometimes, one truly gets lucky and experiences the divine grace of Sai Baba through some magical, out of the world experiences. The author was visiting Shirdi to find his lost connection with Sai Baba. During his visit to Shirdi, which was only for one day, the author experienced a series of such miraculous events throughout the time he was there. It did not just help him find his connect back, but also gave a new meaning and dimension to his faith in Sai Baba of Shirdi.
£5.99
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Miracles of Sai: Forever and Beyond
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£9.49
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Sarvahi Vyapaka Sai - All Pervasive Sai
Book SynopsisIn the 19th century and early part of the 20th century, the Wondrous Saint Sai Baba lived in a very remote hamlet called Shirdi in Maharashtra. While he attracted thousands of people while in the physical sheath, he now attracts millions of people from all over the world and showers material and spiritual benefits. Pujyasri Narasimha Swamiji started publishing a monthly journal, ''Sai Sudha'' in 1940. For nearly twenty years Sri S. Seshadri wrote editorials in this magazine highlighting the divine nature of Sri Sai Baba. Over 100 Select articles are brought out in a book form, titles ''Sarvahi Vyapaka Sai''.
£13.49
Manohar Publishers and Distributors The Purana Text of the Dynasties of the Kali Age
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£26.24
Westland Publications Limited 7 Secrets of Shiva
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£17.09
Motilal Banarsidass, The Sraddha: The Hindu Book of the Dead
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£10.18
Springer Verlag, Singapore Studies on Tantra in Bengal and Eastern India
Book SynopsisThis book explores the tantric concept of Shakti, or the principal female cosmic entity and her pilgrimage sites. It offers a first-hand view of the multidimensional ways in which Shakti asserted its supremacy over existing Vaishnava and orthodox Brahmanical traditions in post mediaeval Bengal and India. The interdisciplinary chapters pave the way to understanding the intra-textual relationships between philosophical and conceptual ideas in literary texts and their oral transmission. Divided into three thematic sections: Cult Inclusiveness, Śakti Pithas, and the Śākta Philosophy, the book invites readers to explore a contested area of scholarship from unique perspectives, offering rich insights into the nature of negotiations between diverse religious streams. It also urges readers to examine the many innovative approaches and theoretical models on the goddess culture of East India. The book is of interest to students and scholars of religious textual studies, anthropology, pilgrimage studies, comparative religion, Sanskrit and Bengali languages, regional studies, South Asian cultures, goddess traditions and cultural history of mediaeval Bengal.Table of ContentsSection I: Cult Inclusiveness: Tantric Śākta and Vaiṣṇava Synthesis 1. The Making of Tāntric Rādhā: A Reading from the Śrī-Krṣṇayāmala Madhu Khanna 2. Prema and Śakti: VaiṣṇavaSahajiyā Appropriations of GauḍīyaVaiṣṇavism and Śāktism in the Ānandabhairava of Prema-dāsa Glen Hayes 3. Tantra from Below: Inclusivity, Secrecy and Non-Conceptual Yogas in the Bāul-Sahajiyā Traditions Kaustabh Das Section II: Śakti Pithas 4. Weaving the Body and the Cosmos: Yantric Homologies at a Goddess Temple in Northeastern India Frederique Appfel Marglin, Julia A. Jean 5. The Metamorphosis of the “Gāchh Tar Vālī ” and the Making of a Śakti-Pīṭha in Mithila (Pages: 27) Kamal Mishra 6. Power and Desire in the worship of the Goddess Kāmākhyā (Pages: 32) Brenda Dobia Section III: Śākta Philosophy 7. Gynocentric Cosmogony in the DevībhāgavataPurāṇa Arghya Dipta Kar 8. The Monistic Śākta Philosophy in the Guhyopaniṣad Sthaneshvar Timalsina
£104.49
ISEAS Thaipusam in Malaysia: A Hindu Festival in the
Book Synopsis"This is an important book by Carl Vadivella Belle which argues that Hinduism and its manifestations in the diaspora has important significance in binding not only the Hindus but also encourages 'others' to revisit Hinduism, especially in a multicultural society like Malaysia which is dominated by communally infused discourses structured upon race and religion."— Ajaya K. Sahoo, Editor, Journal of South Asian Diaspora"Dr Belle weaves his magical journey over nearly half a century, offering poignant and potent insights into the socio economic and spiritual realities of Hindus in Malaysia. Numerous books maybe available on Tamil Traditions and Hinduism in Malaysia, but none seem to have succinctly and encapsulated the very essence and heart of these veritable subjects. I would unreservedly recommend this book, to all those interested in matters pertaining to Indians and Hinduism in Malaysia."— Professor Bala Shanmugam, Academic Director, Federation University, Malaysia"This is a work of immense inspiration. Combining personal pilgrimage with ethnographic perseverance, it is at once a document of ritual power and cultural change and a biography of religious encounter. By becoming the religious Other, Carl Belle creates a new dimension in the understanding of Thaipusam as both ethnic and individual experience. Dauntlessly frank and insightful, it is without doubt a rare achievement."— Raymond Lee, Universiti Malaya (retired)Trade ReviewThis is an important book by Carl Vadivella Belle which argues that Hinduism and its manifestations in the diaspora has important significance in binding not only the Hindus but also encourages 'others' to revisit Hinduism, especially in a multicultural society like Malaysia which is dominated by communally infused discourses structured upon race and religion."" - Ajaya K. Sahoo, Editor, Journal of South Asian Diaspora""Dr Belle weaves his magical journey over nearly half a century, offering poignant and potent insights into the socio economic and spiritual realities of Hindus in Malaysia. Numerous books maybe available on Tamil Traditions and Hinduism in Malaysia, but none seem to have succinctly and encapsulated the very essence and heart of these veritable subjects. I would unreservedly recommend this book, to all those interested in matters pertaining to Indians and Hinduism in Malaysia."" - Professor Bala Shanmugam, Academic Director, Federation University, Malaysia""This is a work of immense inspiration. Combining personal pilgrimage with ethnographic perseverance, it is at once a document of ritual power and cultural change and a biography of religious encounter. By becoming the religious Other, Carl Belle creates a new dimension in the understanding of Thaipusam as both ethnic and individual experience. Dauntlessly frank and insightful, it is without doubt a rare achievement."" - Raymond Lee, Universiti Malaya (retired)
£30.56
Anjana Publishing Amma Tell Me about Durga Puja 11
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£15.75
Luc Editions What Is Truth?
£14.50
Austin Macauley Bihar Days
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£13.29
