Hinduism and Its Sources
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Taittiriya Pratisakhya
Taittiriya Pratisakhya
It was an innovative piece of work, and it should have been reviewed with that mindset in mind. According to Renou (1969), Bohtlingk’s version of the Astadhyayi was believed to be the standard edition in Europe. This information comes from the author. It was the cause of something that might be termed a “revolution” in linguistic thought, and it was accountable for this revolution in both Indo-European linguistics and general linguistics. The study of the history of Indo-European languages was sparked in part by the analysis of Sanskrit grammar, which served as a stimulant for the subject. It was the first time in the history of linguistics that it was understood that a word could be cleanly split down into root, stem-forming suffix, and desinence. [Citation needed] [Citation needed] The Bohtlingk edition was the first one to become widely accepted as the norm, and it remained so until more recent versions were published that included more in-depth exegetical interpretations.
About the Author(s)
William Dwight Whitney
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Initiation to the Vedas: An abridged edition of The Vedic Experience-Mantramanjari
Initiation to the Vedas: An abridged edition of The Vedic Experience-Mantramanjari
The hymns we find here are prayers. To be able to invocate, that is, to call upon something greater than ourselves and so break our own bounderies is the beginning of wisdom, the source of hope and the condition of joy.
About the Author(s)
RAIMON PANIKKAR was ordained as a Catholic priest and is Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. At present he lives in the mountains of Catalunya trying to learn the wisdom of life.
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Philosophy and Theistic Mysticism of the Alvars
Philosophy and Theistic Mysticism of the Alvars
Alvars, the twelve Vaisnava saints of South India, who lived between the fifth and eighth centuries A.D., constitute a key era of Vaisnava philosophy and religion that laid the groundwork for the development of Visistadvaita Vedanta in the hands of Ramanuja and his renowned successors. Philosophy and Theistic Mysticism of the Alvars Four thousand devotional Tamil songs, collectively known as Nalayira-Divyaprabandham, full of philosophical and theological lessons, have been left to future generations as a rich legacy. A systematic presentation of these principles is presented in this work, without the development of theological and sectarian perspectives that were formed by commentators after Ramanuja. A thorough examination of the Alvars’ philosophy and mysticism based on the original source material is presented, with textual authority fully cited, under six broad headings: doctrine of ultimate reality (paratattva); god (Isvara); individual self (Jivatman); practise (Saddhana); and the supreme goal (parama-purusartha); and theistic mysticism. For the first time in English, a full and authoritative account of the Alvars’ philosophy and mysticism can be found in this work. For anyone interested in learning more about Vaisnavism and the Alvar sect, this book is a must-have for comparative religion majors.
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S.M. Srinivasa Chari
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Hymns of the Rgveda
Hymns of the Rgveda
The Rgveda, the earliest written record of the Aryan race and the holy text of the Hindus, has relatively few accurate translations in English. Most of the translations are just the imitations of interpretations which the mediaeval Hindus, as represented by Sayana, have supplied. Griffith’s is the only translation which, albeit led by Sayana, attempts to stray from him considerably and repeatedly. It may be considered as an independent translation heretofore done in English.
But this century old translation needs re-editing, requiring a new version containing advances without hurting the original. In this version the Greek letters have been romanized wherever there are references in the footnotes from the Greek language. The method of transcription has been modified even with relation to Avestan terms in the footnotes, following the system of Bartholomae. The whole translation has been published in a single book for the convenience of the reader. Each and every statistic in the index has been thoroughly examined and amended.
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R. T. H. Griffith
₹1,295.00Hymns of the Rgveda
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Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and Upanishads (2 Vols.)
Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and Upanishads (2 Vols.)
This publication gives an account that is both thorough and brief of the whole of the religion and philosophy that existed in India throughout the Vedic era. Any anyone who is serious about their study of religion and philosophy will find this book to be a very helpful and comprehensive source of information. This massive effort has been undertaken with the intention of reestablishing the Vedic religion to its rightful position in the field of theological research.
About the Author(s)
Arthur Berriedale Keith
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Poems to Siva: The Hymns of the Tamil Saints
Poems to Siva: The Hymns of the Tamil Saints
The Tevaram hymns are the fundamental text of Tamil Saivism, which was one of the earliest prominent large-scale devotional groups within Hinduism. These lyrics were written by three poet saints during the sixth and eighth centuries A.D. Tevaram hymns were composed within this time period. These hymns provide vivid and moving portraits of the images, myths, rites, and adoration of Siva, and they continue to be loved and sung by the millions of followers of the Tamil Saiva tradition. Indira Peterson eloquently renders into English a substantial portion of these hymns, and she does so in a way that makes them accessible to English readers. This anthology is a valuable resource for the study of South Indian popular religion as a result of her introduction and annotations, which provide light on the literary, theological, and cultural settings in which the work was produced. Indira Peterson identifies the Tevaram as a pivotal work in the history of Tamil culture. The Tevaram is both a synthesis of pan-Indian civilisation and Tamil civilization, as well as a uniquely Tamil expression of the love of song, holy landscape, and ceremonial religion. Her examination of this work leans heavily on her ground-breaking research into the performance of the hymns and its relationship to the art and ritual of the South Indian temple.
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“Peterson’s graceful and clear style makes for a smooth reading of this arcane study, which is supplied with voluminous footnotes, a glossary and an indexÄ . Peterson has broken new ground in introducing to her readers the first large-scale devotional son
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Indira Viswanathan Peterson
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The Hindu Mind: Fundamentals of Hindu Religion and Philosophy for All Ages
The Hindu Mind: Fundamentals of Hindu Religion and Philosophy for All Ages
Hinduism is the oldest surviving religion on the world. The religions and philosophical literature of Hinduism is vast, diverse and covers thousands of years of accumulated spiritual experiences of Hindu Saints and Seers. This book presents the fundamentals of Hindu religions and philosophical thought in a logical and straightforward manner. The purpose being, to create a story book for further study of Hinduism.
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Citrasutra of the Visnudharmottara Purana
Citrasutra of the Visnudharmottara Purana
“It Has Been Beautiful Produced……. Citrasutra of the Visnudharmottara Purana the Book Presents Intersting Readings as It Includes all the Information Given By The Previous Scholars And Other Texts Regarding the Use And Interpretation Of Technical Terms,Techniques Of Painting And Its Classification.The Author Has Been Successful In The Task She Sets Before Herself To Present A Thoughtful Interpretation Of A Text And The Underlying Aesthetic Theory Of Indian Art And Its Relevance Today.
The author contends that these pieces only make sense when placed inside a framework, which must by definition be contingent, which runs counter to the conventional wisdom that the past may be accessed by us in an unmediated manner via the sacred parts of the texts.
The Citrasutra, which is made up of nine adhyayas or chapters and can be found in the third khanda of the Visnudharmottara Purana, is presented as a work that has been “discovered” and interpreted in a variety of ways in the introduction. As a consequence of this, it has a lengthy history of interpretation that has been contributed to by some of the most influential art historians of the 20th century, such as A. K. Coomaraswamy, Stella Kramrisch, and C. Sivaramamurti. The concerns of art historians, which are bound up with themes of Indian identity and the building of an authentic past, are the source of the interest in the book. This has sparked interest in the work.
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PARUL DAVE MUKHERJI
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The Hidden Wisdom of the Goddess
The Hidden Wisdom of the Goddess
The Hidden Wisdom of the Goddess is a long meditation presented in the form of a book. It follows the general pattern of the Devimahatmya, albeit it does so in a manner that is both imaginatively shortened and expanded in various places. In the Devimahatmya, the wise seer Medhas imparts knowledge by using the language of myth, which begs to be interpreted due to the fact that very little is explicated directly. The Secret Wisdom to the Goddess is an elegant, straightforward, and easy-to-understand presentation of the holy man’s teachings that reveal the hidden wisdom they contain.
The majority of the content of this book is comprised of scenarios, incidents, and dialogues that have been fabricated by the author and take place between Medhas and his two students, the king Suratha and the merchant Samadhi. The primary characters in the novel develop more and begin to take on a personality of their own as the story goes on. While all this is going on, the writer delves further and deeper into the mysteries of the human condition.
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Devadatta Kali
₹495.00The Hidden Wisdom of the Goddess
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Loving Ganesa – Hinduism’s Endearing Elephant-Faced God: An illustrated resource on Dharma’s Benevolent Deity, remover of obstacles, Patron of art and science, Honored as first among the Celestials
Loving Ganesa – Hinduism’s Endearing Elephant-Faced God: An illustrated resource on Dharma’s Benevolent Deity, remover of obstacles, Patron of art and science, Honored as first among the Celestials
There is no other novel about this well-loved deity who has an elephant’s face that is more emotionally moving. This brilliant work of art will bring the Lord of Dharma to life for you as you experience it. It makes contacting this merciful Lord simple and gives one motivation to do so.
“In this book, Satguru Subramuniyaswami demonstrates his extensive knowledge, as well as his profound intuition and wisdom, as well as his heartfelt devotion and love of Lord Genesa. Lord Genesa is known as the Protector of the Sanatana Dharma, the Remover of Obstacles, the Patron of Arts and Science, and the Mediator and Intercessor between Man and God. He is the God who is on our side, who is our friend and who actually protects and provides for us.
“The Great Genesa is presented to the reader in a language that is exemplary, unambiguous, and refined, using words that are easy to understand and with a sense of humour that is invigorating and subtle. Along with mantras, prayers, and pujas to show homage to the kind elephant-faced God, each and every facet, relation, symbol, and meaning of Lord Genesa has been expertly described and illustrated. Many people have the misconception that Lord Genesa is an obese, arrogant, elephant-headed deity who is connected to the Hindu pantheon in some way, despite the fact that he has never truly gotten to know any of the Hindu deities. In the event that this has been the case for you, then Loving Genesa has arrived at the perfect moment to provide you with the appropriate responses to all of your inquiries and to bring you closer to the magnificent and endearing Ganapati, who is the Keeper of All Knowledge and the Great Ruler of the Universe.
“My deepest gratitude goes out to Satguruji Subramuniyaswami for the gift of this magnificent book, which is a source of an inexhaustible supply of heavenly nectar, enlightenment, and happiness. I pray that all of you who read this may be blessed with pleasure, success, and the heavenly protection of the loving and compassionate Genesa.” (Sri Sri Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, International Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship; Vienna, Austria)
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Satguru Sivaya SubramaniyaSwami
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Kalikapurane Murtivinirdesah
Kalikapurane Murtivinirdesah
The Kalikapurane Murtivinirdesah is the ninth volume in the series of the kalamulasastra project. It is a collection of around 550 lines from the Kalika Purana. These verses include a bodily description of a variety of gods, goddesses, and demi-gods, as well as other beings. Some of them are just abstract ideas, while others are embodied as sculptures made of stone and metal.
The Kalika Purana is a significant upa-purana that has been cited as an authoritative source by the smrti digest authors (nibandhakaras) from almost every region of India. The Kalika Purana is a text that was created in ancient Assam (Kamarupa) in the late ninth or early tenth century A.D. Its purpose was to exalt the mother goddess Kamakhya and to offer a ceremonial system for worshipping her. The Kalika Purana focuses mostly on describing the many incarnations of the goddess, along with providing specifics of their iconography, as well as their horses and weapons. Additionally, it discusses the representations of other gods and goddesses that were housed in Kamarupa. In order to provide a comprehensive picture, all of the verses that deal with the gods and are spread out among the many chapters of the Kalika Purana have been collated according to the gods. The Sanskrit verses are presented with an accurate translation of those verses into English.
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Dr. Biswanarayan Shastri
₹395.00Kalikapurane Murtivinirdesah
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The Pravargya Brahmana of the Taittiriya Aranyaka: An Ancient Commentary on the Pravargya Ritual
The Pravargya Brahmana of the Taittiriya Aranyaka: An Ancient Commentary on the Pravargya Ritual
A historical commentary on the Pravargya ceremony can be found in Prapathaka 5, which is part of the Taittiriya Aranyaka in the Andhra recension. This commentary, known as the Pravargya Brahmana, is presented here in a translation that also includes annotations. An investigation of the Pravargya ritual is included in the Introduction. This ceremony is referred to as “One of the few rites that have been specifically alluded to in the Rgveda (typically under the term “Gharma”).” The abstract and spiritual character of what is most likely the primary purpose of the ritual – the participants should acquire the lustre of the sun – the straightforward means by which it can be performed, and the manner in which the main implement, the pot which is heated to a red-hot temperature, is worshipped, give it a special place among the vast assortment of Vedic rites. In addition to the translation, the original Sanskrit text of the Pravargya Brahmana of the Taittiriyas has also been provided here. The present work was prepared under the direction of Professor Dr. H.W. Bodewitz (Utrecht), and it is an expansion of an essay that the author wrote as part of the author’s partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of “doctorandus” at the University of Utrecht, 1987. This work was prepared under the guidance of Professor Dr. H.W. Bodewitz (Utrecht).
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Jan E.M. Houben
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Sri Maa the Guru and the Goddess
Sri Maa the Guru and the Goddess
There are three books included in The Guru and the Goddess that may be used for study and practise (sadhana). The first one is a translation of the Kasyapa Sutras along with a commentary on them. The second portion contains a Sanskrit text of the Guru Gita as well as a translation of it. The Lalita Trisati Stotram is presented in its original Sanskrit form and then translated into English in the third portion.
About the Author(s)
Swami Satyananda
₹465.00Sri Maa the Guru and the Goddess
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The Book of Hindu Imagery: Gods and Their Symbols
The Book of Hindu Imagery: Gods and Their Symbols
Hinduism is more than a religion; it is a way of ife that has developed over approximately 5 milennia. Its rich and multicultured history, which has no equivalent among the great religions of the world, has made the structure of its mythical and philosophical principles into a highly
differentiated maze, of which total knowledge is a practical impossibility.
This volume cannot offer a complete survey of the meaning of Hinduism, but Eva Rudy Jansen does provide an extensive compilation of important deities and their divine manifestations, so that modern students can understand the significance of the Hindu pantheon.
To facilitate easy recognition, a survey of ritual gestures, postures, attires and attributes as well as an index are included. Over 100 illustrations and several photographs make this book an important
reference, both to the student of Hindu art and the interested amateur.
About the Author(s)
EVA RUDY JANSEN
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Hindu Prayers and Meditations
Hindu Prayers and Meditations
Hindus must pray daily morning at sunrise and evening at sunset one must have divine communication with God, and ask Him for Light and Guidance in life. Hindu scriptures abound in prayers. They are of different types and of complex nature, and form part of various rituals and ceremonies. In our daily life, however, we need not be bothered with these complexities. A few simple prayers, will serve our needs beautifully. The only thing we have to constantly keep in mind is the purity of our hearts and sincerity of purpose. We cannot offer prayers precariously and half-heartedly.
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D.N. Vidyarthi
₹225.00Hindu Prayers and Meditations
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The Sraddha: The Hindu Book of the Dead (A Treatise on the Sraddha Ceremonies)
The Sraddha: The Hindu Book of the Dead (A Treatise on the Sraddha Ceremonies)
Of the sixteen samskaras which encompass a Hindu life the last one is performed for the dead by their sons or grandsons or relatives. Many passages in the Puranas and Dharmasastras extol the role of the son in the life of devout Hindu. The present book deals with the rite of Sraddha and vindicates the popular belief that Sraddha, being an important topic, forms an integral part of Hindu Dharmasastra. The belief in the after-death survival of deceased ancestors and their separate world belongs to the Indo-Iranian period and as such is pre-Vedic. Ancestor-worship for one’s prosperity, continuation of one’s race, is as old as the Rgveda. Preface, Introduction, The Antyesti Samskara, Appendices, Glossary.
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