This book gives clearly written explanations of the basic ideas and practices of Hinduism and its culture. It answers so many questions—Do the Hindus worship many gods? Are the Hindus idol worshippers? What is the purpose of life? What are Hinduism's spiritual practices?—and so on, covering the most mundane to the most profound ideas and questions of Hinduism.

The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of the World's Oldest Religion

Religion & Spirituality

Swami Bhaskarananda

Religious Studies

Viveka Press

Life in Indian Monasteries is a book of charming, inspirational anecdotes about many of the saintly monks of the Ramakrishna Order of India, founded in 1886 by Swami Vivekananda, in the name of his Guru, Sri Ramakrishna. The stories, written with an insiderÂ’s genuine understanding, reveal what Hindu monks do in their day-to-day lives, how they interact with one another, their humor, and their spiritual greatness. 
A holy man behaves with outsiders in one way, hiding his inner spiritual personalityÂ—his true self. This book mainly recounts anedotes about the hidden, true sides of many of the monks of the Ramakrishna Order. It covers most of the 20th century. 
Some of the anecdotes are the following: Brotherly Love To God-realized Souls the World is Divine Play Who Can Know a Knower of Brahman? The Importance of Not Asking for Anything Saints are not Identified with Their Bodies A Lesson in Obedience Saints do not Crave Power and Position God Answers Unselfish Prayers Wisdom Versus Ethical Behavior Sometimes it is Better to Take the Blame for Doing the Right Thing An Important Lesson for Monastics Everything Happens According to GodÂ’s Will Perfect Reliance on GodÂ’s Will Death-Defying Unsung Heroes Absence of False Ego in the Spiritually Exalted Monks Belong to the Entire World What is a True Miracle? Miracles Do Not Necessarily Convince Four Stories about Truthfulness A Missed Opportunity Love of the Guru Obedience The Mysterious Fragrance Holiness Always Wins The Effect of Bad Karma How to Comfort the Bereaved A Ramakrishna Tradition Wasted Advice The Secret of Service A Mysterious Incident and the Practice of Karma Yoga Unique Methods of Training the Junior Monks A Great Karma Yogi Fun and Humor in Monastic Life Dogs of the Belur Monastery A True Karma Yogi An Unforgettable Monk The Story of Shabari Two Smart Alecks from Calcutta A Teacher Turned Monk An Exemplary Monk The Soothing Touch of Holiness Work is Worship What Monks Live By How to Know if the Health of a Monk Living in a Monastery is All Right Human Channels of Divine Grace Advice on Karmayoga Reaching Spiritual Enlightenment Through Chanting GodÂ’s Holy Name

Life in Indian Monasteries: Reminiscences About Monks of the Ramakrishna Order

An authentic and highly accessible translation of the core philosophical precepts in The Yogavasishta, believed to be composed by the great sage Valmiki. An insightful and illuminating guide to understanding the meaning and profound implications of the non-dualistic philosophy

The Philosophical Verses of Yogavasishtha: An English Translation of Yogavasishtha-sara with Commentary and Sanskrit Text

The book presents the essentials of Advaita Vedanta in simple language using easy to understand analogies. Advaita Vedanta is the ancient, secretive, esoteric philosophy of India which explains the true nature of Reality, God and the world. Some of the topics it discusses are: the Ultimate Reality called Brahman; Nirguna Brahman and Saguna Brahman (Transcendental Brahman and Personal God); Atman or the individual soul; the relationship between Brahman and Atman; the illusory nature of the world; Maya or the illusive creative power of God; Maya and creation; different theories about creation; Pramanas or sources of valid knowledge; Asti, Bhati &amp; Priya aspects of Brahman; Nama and Rupa (name and form) aspects of this world; the four states of existence-Sushupti (deep sleep state), Swapna (dream state), Jagrat (waking state) &amp; Turiya (the fourth state identical with Transcendental Brahman);the antiquity of Advaita Vedanta and its well-known teachers, etc. It also discusses how to experience the Ultimate Reality by developing a purified mind. A whole chapter is used to explain the meaning of the expression "pure mind."

Journey From Many to One / Essentials of Advaita Vedanta

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Meditación, Yoga y Control de la Mente (Spanish Edition)

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The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of the World's Oldest Religion

Life in Indian Monasteries: Reminiscences About Monks of the Ramakrishna Order

The Philosophical Verses of Yogavasishtha: An English Translation of Yogavasishtha-sara with Commentary and Sanskrit Text

Journey From Many to One / Essentials of Advaita Vedanta

Meditación, Yoga y Control de la Mente (Spanish Edition)

Journey From Many to One / Essentials of Advaita Vedanta