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The seven chakras are energy centers that are fundamental for our well-being. By understanding the main seven chakras, we can improve our lives and connect our physical bodies to our spiritual bodies. This will, in turn, enable us to lead longer and healthier lives. In this book you will learn: an overview of the seven main chakras as well as the important minor chakras; how to balance your chakras; how to feel and understand auras; chakras and your relationships; and more.

The Bhagavad Gita, popularly known as the Gita, is the 'Sacred Song of God'. In its 700 shlokas, the ecstatic joy of devotion, the importance of equanimity and the relationship of man with God are described in the most precise poetic language. The message of the Gita is as relevant to the present-day Kurukshetra of daily challenges and opportunities as it was for Arjuna in the great war of the Mahabharata. Art of Life: Timeless Wisdom from the Gita offers a clear understanding of the profound wisdom contained in the Bhagavad Gita, in simple and lucid language.

Lakshmi is the goddess of all that is good wealth (dhana), beauty (saundarya) and happiness (sukha). As Vishnu s consort and in her incarnations as Sita and Rukmini, she represents the ideal of femininity in Hinduism. She is also Shri, the goddess of fertility and grain, and Mahalakshmi, the...

What if, to lead our most fulfilling life, there was nothing to acquire, nothing to accomplish, nothing to master? What if we are already home, already whole, already complete? What if, all that is needed, is to gently set down the burden?Unburden is an invitation to examine ideas, identities...

The Upanishads are among the oldest of the Indian wisdom texts, the records of teaching sessions of illumined sages and their students, who were asking the fundamental questions of life. Easwaran's translation of these classic texts has been highly acclaimed, and in these informal talks to close students he draws out the main themes of eleven Upanishads.

Ramakrishna is India’s greatest example of God-consciousness and mystical ecstasy in recent history. He became known to the world not merely as a saint but as a divine incarnation and a “supremely realized self.” His message has inspired millions of devotees for more than a century—and now his teachings are made accessible to many more. Introduces the fascinating world of the Indian mystic and the universal appeal of his message. Now, listeners can explore this classic text without any prior knowledge of Hinduism.

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Life is a constant reminder that nothing, however powerful in one season, remains so in the next. These endless cycles of change could really spook someone who is unprepared to face the realities. Remember that situations of helplessness are always created by one’s own limited imagination.

This definitive and magnificent 10-volume unabridged translation is one of the rare English translations in full of the epic. Bibek Debroy makes the Mahabharata marvellously accessible to contemporary readers. Dispute over land and kingdom may lie at the heart of this story of war...

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is an incarnation of Krishna who appeared in Nadia, West Bengal, India in the 15th century AD. When Krishna spoke Bhagavad-gita on the battlefield of Kurukshetra around 3,000 BC, He exhibited all the majesty of God himself. His final instruction to Arjuna was that surrendering to him is superior to all other religious duties. Fast-forward to the late 15th century West Bengal, India. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu then appeared, as predicted in the Bhagavad-gita.

What does it mean to be a Hindu in today’s world? I Am a Hindu is an enlightening audiobook that explains dharma, spirituality, and Hindu values in the context of modern life. With clarity and compassion, Dr. Bhaskar Bora explores how timeless wisdom from the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita can guide everyday challenges in the 21st century. This audiobook simplifies complex ideas, making them practical for today’s listener. It is both a personal reflection and a guide for those who want to understand Hinduism as a living, breathing way of life beyond rituals and labels.

Authentic ancient Indian wisdom teachings artfully applied to modern Western life. Grounded in scholarship and infused with live storytelling, this content is informative, entertaining, inspiring. Hosted by Dr. Raj Balkaran, a Sanskrit scholar, storyteller and online educator. In addition to academic training, he was lineally trained by Mantriji, our sangha's parama-guru. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at The Indian Wisdom School where he applies ancient Indian wisdom to modern Western life. He is also the author of "The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology ...

Atma Bodha ist eine der wichtigsten Vedanta Schriften. Geschrieben von Shankaracharya vor über 1000 Jahren, ist Atma Bodha auch heute noch eine Quelle Tiefer Inspiration. Sukadev Bretz, Gründer von Yoga Vidya, kommentiert jeden Vers dieses Werkes.

The all-encompassing wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita is applicable to every aspect of modern life. But until now, that beautiful story of the battle and conquest over our own mind has been difficult for Westerners and modern audiences to fully grasp. Translations often brush over concepts that are already widely understood by Hindu scholars. Now, we can see the Gita through the lens of modernity. We can see its myriad of lessons through practical applications to the common struggles we face today.

Gita for the CEO makes the timeless wisdom of the philosophical classic, the Bhagavad-Gita, accessible to the contemporary mind. Condensing the relevant principles from the Gita into 10 sutra-like statements, it brings a richer, more spiritual appreciation of life, work and success. It provides...

The great Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and fortune. She is renowned across all of India as the most beneficent goddess of the Hindu pantheon. She not only bestows wealth and fortune in the material world, but also the spiritual. That is the beauty of Lakshmi. When you call upon her, she prepares you for wealth and fortune from the inside out. Often it happens very quickly, and in some cases, it can take some time. In either case, she is very responsive. In this book, we will tap into the eight manifestations of this great Goddess.

Immerse Yourself in the Transformative Power of Sound The 5,000-year-old science of kundalini maha yoga uses specific sound syllables, known as mantras, with the power to restore the flow of prana (vital energy) throughout your body and consciousness. According to the tradition, just listening...

This book presents the inspiring life and teachings of Sai Baba of Shirdi, sharing stories of his miracles, compassion, and timeless message of faith, kindness, and unity.

A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was a visionary spiritual teacher and the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Born as Abhay Charan De on September 1, 1896, in Calcutta, India, he dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Krishna consciousness worldwide. In 1922, he met Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, who urged him to share Vedic knowledge in English. This encounter shaped his mission, leading him to take sannyasa (renounced order) in 1959 and begin translating and commenting on sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.

The original "Yoga Secrets of Patanjali" are in themselves exceedingly brief, less than 10 pages in the original ancient texts. Yet, as they are based upon the great, timeless Bhagavad Gita, they contain the essence of all practical wisdom, set forth in admirable order and great detail. This timeless theme brings forth a palpable spiritual regeneration, the rebirth of the spiritual from the psychical: the same sacred theme which the realized yogis of India so wisely and eloquently set forth over 5,000 years ago.