The afterlife can be a confusing topic. You may have heard about reincarnation and karma, but you may not really understand their complexities. Utilizing the original teachings in the ancient Vedic texts of India, author Stephen Knapp helps you discover the positive and negative implications of your current actions on possible future lives. By explaining why particular situations in life occur, such as why bad things happen to good people, Knapp will show you how your destiny is really determined and how to make the necessary improvements for your future. Other subject matter includes:
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<li>How reincarnation is recognized internationally </li>
<li>Reincarnation in Christianity </li>
<li>How we transmigrate from one body to another </li>
<li>Traveling to heaven or hell </li>
<li>The reason for reincarnation </li>
<li>Free will and choice </li>
<li>What our next life may be like</li>
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In Reincarnation and Karma, Knapp uses numerous references and quotations to turn an introspective and complicated subject into an easily understood reference guide for all who wish to determine their own eternal destiny.

Reincarnation And Karma: How They Really Affect Us: The Eastern Explanation Of Our Past And Future Lives And Good Or Bad Experiences

Politics & Social Sciences

Knapp, Stephen

Philosophy

iUniverse, Inc.

This is a definitive and easy to understand guide to the essential as well as devotional heart of the Vedic/Hindu philosophy. Using numerous references, it gives you access to the most important knowledge presented in the Vedic texts regarding your real potential and spiritual identity. Thus, it is especially good for anyone who lacks the time to research the many topics that are contained within the library of Vedic manuscripts and to see their insights and wisdom. Some of the topics you will find include: <ul>
<li>A complete review of all the Vedic texts and the wide range of topics they contain, and their philosophical conclusion. </li>
<li>The uniqueness and freedom in the Vedic system of self-discovery. </li>
<li>A description of the main yoga processes and their effectiveness, and the real purpose of yoga. </li>
<li>A review of the main Vedic Divinities, such as Krishna, Radharani, Vishnu, Lakshmi, Shiva, Durga, Ganesh and others. </li>
<li>All the essential teachings of Lord Krishna. </li>
<li>The most effective spiritual process for this modern age and what it can do for you, with practical instructions for deep realizations, and much more.</li>
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This book provides you with a complete process for advancing on the spiritual path, making way for individual empowerment, freedom, and spiritual illumination.

The Heart of Hinduism: The Eastern Path to Freedom, Empowerment And Illumination

This book is for anyone who wants to know of the many holy sites that you can visit while traveling within India, how to reach them, and what is the history and significance of these most spiritual of sacred sites, temples, and festivals. It also provides a deeper understanding of the mysteries and spiritual traditions of India.This book includes:Descriptions of the temples and their architecture, and what you will see at each place.Explanations of holy places of Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, and Muslims.The spiritual benefits a person acquires by visiting them.Convenient itineraries to take to see the most of each area of India, which is divided into East, Central, South, North, West, the Far Northeast, and Nepal.Packing list suggestions and how to prepare for your trip, and problems to avoid.How to get the best experience you can from your visit to India.How the spiritual side of India can positively change you forever.This book goes beyond the usual descriptions of the typical tourist attractions and opens up the spiritual venue waiting to be revealed for a far deeper experience on every level.

Seeing Spiritual India: A Guide to Temples, Holy Sites, Festivals and Traditions

Travel

Reference

iUniverse

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Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Rockport Pub

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Rockport Publishers

The Secret Teachings of the Vedas provides one of the best reviews of ancient Eastern philosophy and summarizes some of the most elevated and important of all spiritual knowledge. This timeless and enlightening information is explained in a clear and concise way and is essential for all who want to increase their spiritual understanding and awareness. This is a book that can give you a new perspective of who you are and where you fit into the scheme of things. The Updated and current version of this book is now available on Amazon.com at: amazon.com/Secret-Teachings-Vedas-Eastern-Mysteries/dp/1466267704/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1323809811&amp;sr=1-2 Is This Book For You? Yes, if you want to understand: the science of the soul and the eternal characteristics of your real spiritual identity; the scientific evidence that indicates consciousness is separate from, but interacts with, the body; how to attain the highest happiness and freedom from the cause of suffering; the real unity between us all which is beyond bodily identification; reincarnation and how to determine what your next life will be by the actions you perform and the consciousness you develop; reincarnation found in Christianity; life after death--heaven, hell, or beyond; the law of karma and how you accumulate good or bad karma that will affect your future; how residents of a country collectively create national karma; what is the spiritual realm as described in the Vedic texts; the nature of the Absolute Truth--personal God or impersonal force; how to recognize the existence of the Supreme; why we exist at all; and much more. There is also an explanation of what the Vedas are, how they were compiled, and how they have influenced Western culture for many years. This book supplies the straightforward answers to questions that are not resolved in other religions or philosophies, and condenses information from a wide variety of sources that would take a person years to assemble. It also uses many quotations from numerous Vedic texts that will show you the lofty insight and wisdom they have held for thousands of years.

The Secret Teachings of the Vedas: The Eastern Answers to the Mysteries of Life Volume One

World Relief Network

This book reveals a most interesting and revealing survey of the major spiritual paths of the world and describes their histories, philosophical basis, and goals. Providing information about Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Sikhism, the different yoga systems, and others, it shows the essential similarities of all religions that all people of any culture or tradition can practice, which could bring about a united world religion. It also details the various branches of Vedic knowledge and the ultimate goal and most effective spiritual path for the people of this age. Also includes a travel section to the important places of eastern and central India.

The Universal Path to Enlightenment: The Eastern Answers to the Mysteries of Life (Volume 2)

Religion & Spirituality

Religious Studies

This book points out the essential reasons why peace in the world and cooperation among people, communities, and nations have been so difficult to establish. It also advises the only way real peace and harmony can be achieved. In order for peace and unity to exist, we must first realize what barriers and divisions keep us apart. Only then can we break down those barriers to see the unity that naturally exists between us all. Then, rather than focusing on our differences, it is easier to recognize our similarities and common goals. With a common goal, all of humanity can work together to help each other reach that destiny. This book is short and to the point. It is a thought provoking book and will provide inspiration for anyone. It can be especially useful for those working in politics, religion, interfaith, race relations, the media, the United Nations, teaching, or who have a position in leadership in any capacity. It is also for those who simply want to spread the insights needed for bringing greater levels of peace, unity, and equality between friends, neighbors, and communities. Such insights include: The factors that keep us apart * Breaking down cultural distinctions and religious differences * Seeing through bodily designations * Our real identity: The basis for common ground * Seeing the Divinity in each of us * How we are all working to attain the same things * What we can do now to bring unity and peace into the world and between everyone we meet. It is time to create a prejudice free world by seeing the natural common ground and unity that exists between us all.

Toward World Peace: Seeing the Unity Between Us All

Politics & Government

This book provides evidence which makes it clear that most religious history is not what we think it is. It lets you see the true heritage that has been suppressed for centuries. It shows that there was once a greatly advanced and ancient culture that was a global society. That was the Vedic civilization. Even today we can see its influence in any part of the world, which makes it obvious that before the world became full of distinct and separate cultures, religions, and countries, it was once united in a common brotherhood of Vedic culture, with common standards, ideals, language, and representations of God. 
No matter what we may be in regard to our present religion, society, or country, we are all descendants of that ancient, global civilization. The Vedic tradition of India is the parent of humanity and the original ancestor of all religions. Through this book you will see: 
* How Vedic knowledge was given to humanity by the Supreme. * The history and traditional source of the Vedas and Vedic Aryan society. * Who were the original Vedic Aryans. How Vedic society was a global influence and what shattered this world-wide society. * Many scientific discoveries over the past several centuries are only rediscoveries of what was already known in the Vedic literature. You will see the advanced nature of Vedic knowledge that long superceded other noted cultures. * The origins of world language and literature are found in India and Sanskrit. How Sanskrit faded from being a global language. * The Vedic influence and proof of its ancient existence found in such countries as Britain, France, Russia, Greece, China, Japan, Egypt, and in areas of Scandinavia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. * The links between the Vedic and other ancient cultures, such as the Sumerians, Persians, Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, etc. * How Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism were all influenced by the Vedic tradition and still contain many Vedic elements within them today. * How many of the western holy sites, churches, and mosques were once the sites of Vedic holy places and sacred shrines. * Uncovering the truth of India's history: Powerful evidence that shows how many mosques and Muslim buildings were once opulent Vedic temples. * The need to recognize the real history of the world, and to protect what is left of Vedic culture, the roots of humanity. 
This book is offered as an attempt to allow humnity to see more clearly its universal origins. However, this book provides enough amazing, if not startling, facts and evidence about the truth of world history and the ancient, global Vedic culture, that it could quite possibly cause a major shift in the way we view religious history and world traditions.

Proof of Vedic Culture's Global Existence

History

Asia

Have you ever had a friend who was afraid of death? Have you known someone who was close to dying and wanted to know how to prepare for it? Have you known someone who had lost a loved one and you wanted to give them something to console them? This is why this book has been written. Many people are afraid of death, or do not know how to prepare for it, nor what to expect. So this book is provided to relieve anyone of the fear that often accompanies the thought of death, and to supply a means to more clearly understand the purpose of it and how we can use it for our higher good. It will also help survivors of the departed souls to better understand what has happened and how to cope with it. Furthermore, it shows that death is not a tragedy, but a natural course of events meant to help us reach our destiny. To asssist you in preparing for your own death, or that of a loved one, you will find guidelines herein for making one's final days as peaceful and as smooth as possible, both physically and spiritually. Preparing for death, no matter what stage of life you are in, can transform your whole outlook in a positive way, if understood properly. This will make things clearer in regard to what matters most in this life. This book is easy to read, with soothing and comforting wisdom, along with stories of people who have been with departing souls and what they have experienced. It is written especially for those who have given death little thought beforehand, but would now like to have some preparedness for what may need to be done regarding many levels of the experience and what might take place during the transition.  So no matter whether you are afraid of death, or concerned about surviving the death of a loved one, or are worried about those that you will leave behind if you depart, or what death will be like and how to prepare for it, this book will help you.

Facing Death: Welcoming the Afterlife

Social Sciences

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