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This volume is one of the first that presented the words of wisdom spoken by the influential Indian Hindu monk Swami Vivekananda within the intimacy of his inner circle. He was already revered as a lecturer, but his flashes of pure brilliance were more often only heard in familiar conversation.

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.

Often you see mantras as separate practices from magick. It is my goal through my books to make mantras a mainstay in the western occult traditions. There is no reason they shouldn't be. After all, any occultist worth their salt will be aware that occult powers can be gleaned from many different traditions and that to be well rounded in other methods makes for a powerful practice.

Have you ever acted on a hunch and achieved great results? Have you ever not followed an instinct to do something, and then regretted it later? Have you ever done something and achieved great success, only to later realize that you have no idea why you did this? Have you ever said to yourself, "If only I had trusted my intuition"? If yes, you know what the third eye is all about.

Listen to highly inspiring talks by Vedanta Teacher James Swartz on the Bhagavad Gita. These are recordings from Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany www.yoga-vidya.org

Ek manyata yeh bhi hai ki Rishi Vyaas ne Mahabharat honey kay pehle he uski rachna kar di thee.

The multi-dimensional aspect of the characters found in the Hindu spiritual world is unlike any other. The Hindu Gods and Goddesses embody both positive as well as negative characteristics. Bhartiya Pauranik Kathaein discusses how these opposing energies are valued equally in the Hindu worldview and how they balance out over time. Not only does this book reveal the essence of the Hindu worldview but also helps interpret ancient stories to inform the contemporary generation.

Sunderkand, believed to be the most beautiful (Sunder) part of the Ramayana, describes Lord Hanuman journey to Lanka. This book elucidates his pristine lifestyle, following which brings karmic and spiritual knowledge and bhakti (devotion) in one's life. It is even believed that when one hears the sunderkand, Lord Hanuman himself graces the listener with his presence. Carrying the entire text and explanation of the sunderkand, Shri Hanuman Chalisa and sankatmochan hanumanashtak, this edition also contains a art is of Lord Ganesha, Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman.

The home to our energy and sense of self, the Sacral Chakra is a powerful tool for locating our inner drive. Those who open and channel it feel inspired, creative, and attract abundance. It allows you to move with the ebb and flow of life, pursuing your passions and living the life you want. Now, using binaural beats and calming music, the narrator takes you on a journey into your Sacral Chakra, giving you the tools you need to open it and experience the incredible benefits for yourself.

श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता हिन्दू धर्म ग्रन्थों में आत्म विद्या के गूढ़ तत्वों को स्पष्ट रीति से समझाने वाला ऐसा अद्भुत ग्रन्थ है, जिसकी तुलना का दूसरा कोई ग्रन्थ संसार भर में नहीं मिल सकता । अर्जुन की कर्तव्य मूढ़ता की दूर करने के लिए श्रीकृष्ण ने जो उपदेश दिया था, उसी के आधार पर व्यासजी ने उस रहस्य का प्रतिपादन श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता में किया है और उसी का अनुवाद एवं टीका श्री बालगंगाधर तिलक ने अपनी मण्डाले जेलयात्रा के दौरान श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता रहस्य अथवा कर्मयोग शास्त्र नाम से की, पुस्तक के अन्त में श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता के मूल श्लोक के हिन्दी अनुवाद भी है दिये गये हैं, ताकि श्रोता गीता के श्लोक भी समझ सकें।

The sacred word and its power to illuminate and transform our lives lie at the core of the Judeo-Christian, Buddhist, Sufi, and Islamic traditions. By drawing on stories from his own experience and from the lives of the sages, Pandit Tigunait makes this esoteric science accessible to a 21st century audience. He explains what a mantra is, why various classes of mantras bring different results, and how to use the power inherent in a meditative mantra to awaken inner peace and fuel spiritual enfoldment.

We all have a pineal gland located in our brains. There is a direct relationship between the third eye and the pineal gland. It is often referred to as the “seat of the soul” and is the gateway between the body and soul. Discover how you can tap into your hidden, spiritual being and open a floodgate of creativity. 

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 ...

Hinduism is the oldest and the third largest religion by population. There are more than a billion Hindus in India, Nepal, Indonesia (Bali), Mauritius, Canada, New Zealand, Kenya, and elsewhere in the world who practice the faith. However, many scholars and practitioners believe that Hinduism is not a religion at all - it is a way of life, as Hinduism explains the purpose of human life, what you should and shouldn't do, how you should behave with others, and how you should carry out your duties and responsibilities.

Did you know that each avatar of Vishnu arrived with a specific purpose? Time and again, Vishnu has manifested in different forms to fulfil his role as a ‘protector’ of the world. Among the long list of 24 avatars, 10 avatars have captured our imagination for centuries together—Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parshuram, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki. Presented in a contemporary and unbiased perspective, these stories of the 10 avatars of Vishnu are an attempt to make mythology more believable and relevant to the world that we live in today.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi penned his commentary on the Gita while incarcerated in prison; called the The Gospel of Selfless Action. Mahadev Desai translated Gandhi's commentary into English from Gujarati and wrote an extensive commentary and introduction. Presented to his disciples at prayer meetings over a nine-month period in 1926, Mahatma Gandhi's commentaries on the Gita are regarded in India as among the most important of the century. In them, Gandhi addresses the issues he felt most directly affected the spiritual lives of common people.

Some people are extremely bright yet emotionally crippled. Others are very loving, yet their daily lives are chaotic. Many have great faith but little clarity, while others are creative but stymied by a lack of confidence. Why are people so lopsided in their development? Why do some of us feel love but find ourselves unable to express it? Why do some of us commit ourselves to an endeavor “from the heart” only to become disenchanted? Why do some of us feel confident and powerful within ourselves, yet become frightened when we try to realize our potential?

Conquer Change is the second book in Ramayana: The Game of Life series. A modern retelling of the Ayodhya Kanda of Valmiki’s epic, the book is all about facing the reversal of fortune and moving on. Author Shubha Vilas reveals profound rules of human relationships and conduct - what works, what fails to work and how to navigate through this amazing labyrinth.

Shiva, ‘the destroyer’ among the Hindu trinity (of gods), is depicted in many contradictory manners. He is an ascetic who wears animal skin, his body smeared with ashes. Contradictory to his wild nature, he is also depicted as having a family, with a beautiful wife and two children. There are many more such varied representations of Shiva, the most prominent of these being the Linga and the Nataraja. The author, Devdutt Pattanaik, introduces listeners to these varied aspects and representations and then sets about interpreting them.

Samudra Manthan Ki Mahakatha takes you on an enchanting audio journey of the epic story that is deeply ingrained in the Hindu religion. This story brings the warring factions of gods and demons together to attempt an impossible task of churning the cosmic ocean in order to attain elixir. In the process, Lord Vishnu has to acquire his second avatar, popularly known as Kurma, while Lord Shiva got his blue throat and hence, the name of Neelkanth.