Following in the footsteps of his legendary yogi father, Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, T.K.V. Desikachar presents the concepts of Viniyoga, which are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual. Rather than subscribing to a strict set of rules and rhetoric, the yoga experience is simplified and amplified, seen as a dynamic process that ...
This valuable book provides a complete manual for the study and practice of Raja Yoga, the path of concentration and meditation. This new deluxe printing of these timeless teachings is a treasure to be read and referred to again and again by seekers treading the spiritual path. The classic Sutras (thought-threads), at least 4,000 years old, cover ...
Although the role of the visual is essential to Indian tradition and culture, most attempts to understand its images are laden with misperceptions. Darsan, a Sanskrit word that means "seeing," is an aid to our vision, a book of ideas to help us read, think, and look at Hindu images with tolerance and imagination.
The Bhagavad-Gita has been an essential text of Hindu culture in India since the time of its composition in the first century A.D. One of the great classics of world literature, it has inspired such diverse thinkers as Henry David Thoreau, Mahatma Gandhi, and T.S. Eliot; most recently, it formed the core of Peter Brook's celebrated production of ...
The Bhagavad Gita is a central text in Hindu spirituality and one of the literary masterpieces of the world. Ostensibly, the Bhagavad Gita tells the story of Arjuna's conversation with his friend and mentor, Lord Krishna, before a major battle. Through Krishna's advice, the Bhagavad Gita outlines a path for living a good, moral life of devotion ...
This edition features previously unavailable material incorporated into one of the best-selling Eastern philosophy titles of all-time, with millions of copies sold.
Original and thought-provoking talks on health and healing, karma and reincarnation, the universality of yoga, and more are included in this collection of works on the topic of realizing God in daily life.
A classic text, AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI describes the life and teachings of the Hindu monk Paramahansa Yogananda. From his childhood in India that inspired his search for a spiritual teacher, to the time that he spent in the West as a teacher himself, this book gives not only the facts of his life but also the spiritual tenets by which that life ...
The Upanishads, the earliest of which were composed in Sanskrit between 800 and 400 bce by sages and poets, form part of the Vedas - the sacred and ancient scriptures that are the basis of the Hindu religion. Each Upanishad, or lesson, takes up a theme ranging from the attainment of spiritual bliss to karma and rebirth, and collectively they are ...
A comprehensive guide to the rich and ancient religion of Hinduism that offer an overview of Hinduism within the broader context of Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Judaism, Sufism, and other world religions. Covers questions about the Law of Karma, Hindu values and ideals, festivals, celebrations, and more. 12 line drawings.
The story of how one man's life was completely altered for the better by yoga, this honest and emotional personal memoir explains firsthand the nature of human problems and the yoga solution. Author Stephen Cope knew some things were amiss in his life, so he went on a yoga retreat and, in some ways, never went home again. Cope clearly explains his ...
An engrossing and definitive narrative account of history and myth that offers a new way of understanding one of the world's oldest major religions, "The Hindus" elucidates the relationship between recorded history and imaginary worlds.
This book provides a much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism, the religion of the majority of people in India. Dr Flood traces the development of Hindu traditions from their ancient origins, through the major deities of Visnu, Siva and the Goddess, to the modern world. Hinduism is discussed as both a global religion and a form ...
This classic guide to healing the body and mind though the power of life energy includes comprehensive instructions for utilizing the technique of affirmation, an explanation of the metaphysical laws governing health, and more than 60 healing affirmations.
For those seeking more out of yoga than simple physical flexibility and strength, Deepak Chopra and David Simon have created a practical, informative guide. In THE SEVEN SPIRITUAL LAWS OF YOGA they suggest a complete approach to the practice of yoga modeled on CHOPRA'S SEVEN SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS. Chopra and Simon discuss the myriad aspects of ...
A team of scholarly authorities on religion has assembled this introduction to the religious traditions of South Asian and East Asian origin, under the editorship of Willard G. Oxtoby. Also included in this volume is a chapter on the Aboriginal traditions of Asia and the Pacific. Each chapter features the historical development of a religious ...
This book by Georg Feuerstein is considered by many to be the definitive overview of almost every conceivable aspect of yoga (including history, related literature, and meditation). Feuerstein, a prolific writer who founded the Yoga Research and Education Center in California, explains yoga's complex relationship with the Hindu, Buddhist, Jaina, ...
The reader in search of spiritual guidance and elucidation will delight in THE BEST AMERICAN SPIRITUAL WRITING 2004. Philip Zaleski, seasoned editor of spiritual books and publications, has gathered a selection of the most outstanding recent works in this field. From Zen to Islam, from pan-Hindu to Jesuit study, this anthology collects a broad ...
A comprehensive guide to Hindu religion and culture. -- Although there are many books that touch on some aspects of Hinduism, there is nothing out there that seems to be true competition to this book-no comprehensive introduction to Hinduism. Most books that come up under the subject of Hinduism don't even have Hindu or Hinduism included in the ...
The Upanisads are the central scriptures of Hinduism. They represent some of the most important literary products in the history of Indian culture and religion, both because they played a critical role in the development of religious ideas in India and because they are our greatest source for the religious, social, and intellectual history of ...
This gorgeously illustrated retelling by Ranchor Prime of the story of Rama, the king of Ayodha, is an extraordinary addition to both Vaishnava literature and Indian art. First told by the poet Valmiki in 24,000 Sanskrit verses more than 2,000 years ago and then memorised and retold by Valmiki's disciples and passed from generation to generation, ...
Find the ways to maintain youthfulness, tap inner reserves of energy, and understand your attitudes and emotions. One of the modern era's great storytellers, Steam has written a book that reads like a well-paced novel, and by the end you will understand how yoga will keep you young, optimistic, and productive. Included are easy-to-follow ...
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