The Bhagavad Gita, "The Song of the Lord", is the best known of all the Indian scriptures, and Easwaran's reliable and accessible version has consistently been the best-selling translation. Easwaran's introduction places the Gita in its historical setting and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Chapter introductions give clear explanations of key concepts in that chapter. To listen to the scripture without the introductions, listeners should start at track 044. The Bhagavad Gita opens dramatically on a battlefield, as the warrior Arjuna turns in anguish to his spiritual guide, Sri Krishna, for answers to the fundamental questions of life. But as Easwaran points out, the Gita is not what it seems - it's not a dialogue between two mythical figures at the dawn of Indian history. "The battlefield is a perfect backdrop, but the Gita's subject is the war within, the struggle for self-mastery that every human being must wage" to live a life that is meaningful, fulfilling, and worthwhile. This audio recording is a complete and unabridged reading of Eknath Easwaran's book The Bhagavad Gita. Narrated by Paul Bazely, an actor of Indian heritage and a longtime student of Easwaran. Music by Yann Stoneman. Read more

This is the holy grail of self-help books! If you are looking for a book to motivate you, re-inspire you, and are yearning for a life-changing personal transformation, this book is for you! The Inner Work will take you on a hero’s journey through the uncharted depths of your subconscious mind to understand your shadows and unlock the greatness of your full potential. Through the uprooting of limiting beliefs and transcendence of themes of consciousness which perpetuate suffering, true freedom and lasting happiness will finally be revealed. By process of radical self-analysis and a practical three-step method, The Inner Work invites you to let go of your struggle with life. If you are a human, and you want to be happy, this book is for you.*This is a spiritual book that draws from many ancient wisdom traditions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, yoga philosophy, and more. All are welcome!What You Will Learn:How to recognize and heal limiting beliefs rooted in unhealed traumaHow to identify where you are at on the ladder of consciousness and how to move on and upwardHow reframe your thoughtsHow to envoke your spiritual will to break negative cycles and patterns in your lifeHow to change and improve your mindset in order to optimize every aspect of your lifeHow to identify and heal shadow tendencies and wounds of your inner childHow to practice presence and meditation for improved quality of lifeHow to forgive, let go, and have compassion for yourself and othersHow to connect with your higher Self and a higher power (whatever that means to you)How to see miracles in every momentHow to embrace true freedom and last happiness forevermoreIn today’s self-help and spiritual community, millions of people are jumping on the “manifesting” train and are eager to master the skills of positive thinking as a “one size fits all” solution for any and all of life's problems. However, one person’s medicine may be another person’s poison as every one of us is just as energetically unique as our DNA and fingerprints.What is helpful advice for one ("just think positively") might be harmful and inappropriate for another, and may create disassociation with the more vulnerable parts of ourselves or cause the bypassing of unresolved trauma. By understanding the themes of consciousness, which we outline inside The Inner Work, readers can learn to identify their unique emotions, thoughts, and patterns through self-analysis in order to recognize which of the 15 themes they may be stuck in.By applying our three-step method, many will find that there's a healthy time and place for every emotion, including the ones we may have superstitiously pushed away like anger or grief. What if the healing journey is relative? What if our negative emotions do not in fact “attract” a negative reality but are actually the gateway to our freedom? What if the answer to each of our greatest life challenges is actually, “it depends”? Read more

A beautiful silk fabric hardbound pocked sized edition. A simple yet authentic rendition of the principles of the Gita in a language that can be easily understood and in a format which is easy to read. ""This secret is the king of all secrets, the most profound knowledge and deeply purifying . . . it is the topmost rung of dharma for self-realization."" – LORD KRISHNA Read more

Swami Satchidananda's popular translation and commentary of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali now in unabridged audiobook form, with additional features and bonus tracks included in this 9-1/2 hour program.Each sutra chanted in Sanskrit by Dr. M. A. Jayashree, renowned for her flawless pronunciation and classical articulation of the Sanskrit, which is replete with meaning and the yogic vibrationEnglish translation of each sutra read by Indunil PeirisSwami Satchidananda's illuminating commentary read by Rev. Sam Rudra SwartzBonus tracks: sutra-by-sutra chanting and translation onlyThe Yoga Sutras are a complete manual for the study and practice of Yoga. Through his translation and commentary on the classic text, Sri Swami Satchidananda shares his practical, down-to-earth advice on mastering the mind and achieving physical, mental, and emotional harmony in life through applying the ancient, yet timeless techniques of Raja Yoga.Part one of the audiobook presents each sutra, its translation, and any commentary.Part two presents the bonus tracks: each sutra with its translation, but without commentary, for those who would like to memorize and develop their skills in reciting the sutras. Read more

Easwaran’s best-selling translation of the ancient wisdom texts called the Upanishads is reliable, enjoyable, and profound.In the Upanishads, illumined sages share flashes of insight, the results of their investigation into consciousness itself. In extraordinary visions, they experience directly a transcendent Reality which is the essence, or Self, of each created being. They teach that each of us, each Self, is eternal, deathless, one with the power that created the universe.Easwaran’s best-selling translation of selections taken from the principal Upanishads and five others is reliable and accessible. It includes an overview of the cultural and historical setting, with chapter introductions, notes, and a Sanskrit glossary. But it is Easwaran’s understanding of the wisdom of the Upanishads, and their relevance to the modern audience, that makes this edition truly outstanding.Each sage, each Upanishad, appeals in different ways to the listener's head and heart. As Easwaran writes, “The Upanishads belong not just to Hinduism. They are India’s most precious legacy to humanity, and in that spirit they are offered here.”This audiobook is a complete narration of Eknath Easwaran's Foreword, Introduction, and translation, but omits the short chapter introductions and the Afterword by other writers. Read more

Said to be the world's longest poem, Mahabharata was originally composed in 100,000 Sanskrit verses by the ancient Indian sage Vyasa. Revered as a sacred text within Hinduism, it contains the great spiritual teaching Bhagavad-gita. Krishna Dharma has condensed the epic into a fast paced novel that fully retains the majestic mood of the original. A powerful and moving tale, it recounts the history of the five heroic Pandava brothers, sons of the Emperor Pandu. Cheated of their kingdom and sent into exile by their envious cousins, they set off on a fascinating journey during which we meet gods, sages, mystics and mighty warrior kings. Profound spiritual themes underlie the thrilling narrative, making it one of the world's most revered texts. Culminating in an apocalyptic war, Mahabharata is a masterpiece of suspense, intrigue, and illuminating wisdom. Read more

Easwaran’s best-selling translation of the ancient wisdom texts called the Upanishads is reliable, readable, and profound.In the Upanishads, illumined sages share flashes of insight, the results of their investigation into consciousness itself.In extraordinary visions, they experience directly a transcendent Reality which is the essence, or Self, of each created being. They teach that each of us, each Self, is eternal, deathless, one with the power that created the universe.Easwaran’s best-selling translation of selections taken from the principal Upanishads and five others is reliable and accessible. It includes an overview of the cultural and historical setting, with chapter introductions, notes, and a Sanskrit glossary. But it is Easwaran’s understanding of the wisdom of the Upanishads, and their relevance to the modern reader, that makes this edition truly outstanding.Each sage, each Upanishad, appeals in different ways to the reader’s head and heart. As Easwaran writes, “The Upanishads belong not just to Hinduism. They are India’s most precious legacy to humanity, and in that spirit they are offered here.” Read more

In 700 concise verses, the Bhagavad-gītā distills India’s yoga philosophy and presents universal truths as relevant today as when the Gītā was first spoken over five thousand years ago. The Bhagavad-gītā is a conversation between God in the form of Kṛṣṇa, and His warrior friend Arjuna, as Arjuna decides whether he will fight his cousins to regain a kingdom – thereby suffering the loss of many loved ones due to the war. Kṛṣṇa uses Arjuna’s dilemma to help Him walk the yoga path from material perplexity to spiritual enlightenment. A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami’s straightforward approach and loyalty to the intended meaning of Kṛṣṇa’s words has made Bhagavad-gītā As It Is the most widely read edition of the Bhagavad-gītā in the world, with 28 million copies in print in over sixty languages. For each verse, the book includes the Devanagari script, a Latin transliteration, word-for-word Sanskrit-English meanings, and English translation. An extensive commentary by Bhaktivedanta Swami is given throughout, based on various Gaudiya Vaishnava works, including: Ramanuja Bhasya (in Sanskrit); Sarartha-varsini-tika (Sanskrit) by Visvanatha Chakravarti Thakura; Gita-bhusana-tika (Sanskrit) by Baladeva Vidyabhushana; and Bhaktivinode Thakur's Bengali commentaries. Scholarly Reviews: “No work in all Indian literature is more quoted, because none is better loved in the West than Bhagavad-gita. Translation of such a work demands not only knowledge of Sanskrit but an inward sympathy with the theme and a verbal artistry. For the poem is a symphony in which God is seen in all things. His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is, of course, profoundly sympathetic to the theme. He brings to it, moreover, a special interpretive insight, a powerful and persuasive presentation in the bhakti [devotional] tradition… The Swami does a real service for students by investing the beloved Indian epic with fresh meaning. Whatever our outlook may be, we should all be grateful for the labor that has led to this illuminating work.” – Dr. Geddes MacGregor Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Philosophy University of Southern California “Whether the reader be an adept of Indian spirituality or not, a reading of Bhagavad-gita As It Is will be extremely profitable, for it will allow him to understand the Gita as still today the majority of Hindus do. For many, this will be the first contact with the true India, the ancient India, the eternal India.” – Dr. Francois Chenique Doctor of Religious Sciences Institute of Political Studies, Paris “There is very little question that this edition is one of the best books available on the Gita and on devotion. Prabhupada’s translation is an ideal blend of literal accuracy and religious insight.” – Dr. Thomas J. Hopkins Chairman, Dept. of Religious Studies Franklin and Marshall College “The Gita can be seen as the main literary support for the great religious civilization of India, the oldest surviving culture in the world…. The present translation and commentary is another manifestation of the permanent living importance of the Gita. Swami Bhaktivedanta brings to the West a salutary reminder that our highly activistic and one-sided culture is faced with a crisis that may end in self-destruction because it lacks the inner depth of an authentic metaphysical consciousness. Without such depth, our moral and political protestations are just so much verbiage.” – Thomas Merton Late Catholic theologian, monk, author “In this beautiful translation, Srila Prabhupada has caught the deep devotional spirit of the Gita and has supplied the text with an elaborate commentary in the truly authentic tradition of Sri Krishna Chaitanya, one of India’s most important and influential saints.” – Dr. J. Stillson Judah Emeritus Professor of the History of Religions and Director of the Library Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley Read more

Stephen Mitchell is widely known for his ability to make ancient masterpieces thrillingly new, to step in where many have tried before and create versions that are definitive for our time. His celebrated version of the Tao Te Ching is the most popular edition in print, and his translations of Jesus, Rilke, Genesis, and Job have won the hearts of readers and critics alike. Stephen Mitchell now brings to the Bhagavad Gita his gift for breathing new life into sacred texts.The Bhagavad Gita is universally acknowledged as one of the world's literary and spiritual masterpieces. It is the core text of the Hindu tradition and has been treasured by American writers from Emerson and Thoreau to T. S. Eliot, who called it the greatest philosophical poem after the Divine Comedy. There have been more than two hundred English translations of the Gita, including many competent literal versions, but not one of them is a superlative literary text in its own right.Now all that has changed. Stephen Mitchell's Bhagavad Gita sings with the clarity, the vigor, and the intensity of the original Sanskrit. It will, as William Arrowsmith said of Mitchell's translation of The Sonnets to Orpheus, "instantly make every other rendering obsolete." Read more

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Is ultimate reality fullness or emptiness? This book explores the profound convergence and contrast between Vedanta and Buddhism, two of the world’s greatest spiritual traditions. Combining the precision of a scholar with the insight of a contemplative, Swami Sarvapriyananda unveils how fullness (Purnam) in Vedanta and emptiness (Sunyam) in Buddhism lead to the same ultimate realization—beyond duality, beyond concepts, into the heart of truth. A must-read for seekers and scholars alike, this book offers a deep and illuminating journey into the nature of existence. Read more

The Bhagavad Gita is an early epic poem that recounts the conversation between Arjuna the warrior and his charioteer Krishna, the manifestation of God. In the moments before a great battle, the dialogue sets out the important lessons Arjuna must learn to change the outcome of the war he is to fight, and culminates in Krishna revealing to the warrior his true cosmic form, counselling him to search for the universal perfection of life. Ranging from instructions on yoga postures to dense moral discussion, the Gita is one of the most important Hindu texts, as well as serving as a practical guide to living well.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Read more

Drawn from the illuminating lectures of Swami Sarvapriyananda, this book explores the Mahāvākyas—the great statements of the Upanishads that reveal the highest truths of Advaita Vedanta. This book delves into their profound meaning, exploring their implications on Consciousness, non-duality, and the unity of the individual self with the Absolute. Whether you are a spiritual aspirant or a scholar, this work offers a deep and accessible exploration of the Mahāvākyas ultimate wisdom. Read more

A MUST-HAVE SPIRITUAL GUIDE! Considered among the ancient-most religious works in the world, the Vedas and the Upanishads are revered texts. Their teachings are relevant for every age and situation. For thousands of years, they have guided people with the highest message of Hinduism— to lead a life with fearlessness and joy, and to be capable and dynamic even amidst crisis. Bringing out the real treasure of wisdom in these sacred texts, here is a spiritual guide that goes into the heart and soul of Vedic and Upanishadic knowledge, and delineates the most powerful life lessons to apply while facing any challenge. Read more

If there is one book that can claim to provide the solution to all problems of humanity, it is the holy Bhagavad Gita.Simply reading this book and comprehending the life-changing, ageless, and profound wisdom contained in its 701 magnificent verses is enough to change the path of one’s life and bring it to the peak of perfection.That is why, after hearing this transcendental discourse of Lord Krishna, Arjuna exclaims to Him, “O Achyuta (The Changeless One), my delusion is destroyed, and my memory (about one’s true identity) has been regained by me through Your grace. I am firmly situated; my doubts are gone. I will now act according to Your word.” [Bhagavad Gita 18.73]The Bhagavad Gita is not a religious book and is not intended to be read and acted upon by the adherents of a particular religion. It’s a guidebook for life; a how-to manual. It is a medicine for the infected souls of the Kali-Yuga, the dark age. And there is no religion in medicine.The Bhagavad Gita is the most sacred conversation ever between Lord Krishna and his friend Prince Arjuna just before the beginning of the great war of Mahabharata, on the holy battlefield of Kurukshetra, where the Lord enlightens a bewildered Arjuna about the biggest truths of the universe.This dialogue is considered to contain the nectar of all Vedic scriptures, the most ancient scriptures of the world. By reading the Bhagavad Gita, you will discover answers to the most important questions in life, such as:Who are you?What is your purpose in life and how to fulfill that purpose?Is there a God? If yes, who is God, and how to know and reach Him?Is God one or many?What is your relationship with God?What is death and why you do not need to fear death?What happens after death?Do heaven and hell exist?Is reincarnation real?What is Yoga? What are the different types of Yoga? How to be a Yogi?How does the Law of Karma work?Why are we all living life the wrong way? And how you can live your life the right way?How to see yourself and your life from the right perspective?How to master your mind and get rid of negative emotions like worry, fear, anger, jealousy, and sadness for good?How to be always happy?What is the most perfect method of meditation?Hari Chetan’s translation of the Bhagavad Gita is the outcome of his two decades of experience in the field of Vedic philosophy. The following are some of the distinguishing aspects of this English translation:All the verses of the Bhagavad Gita are accurately translated from the original Sanskrit texts.The translations are presented in their authentic form, free from any sectarian bias.The translations are kept simple without sacrificing accuracy, essence, and spirit.The gaps arising while translating verses from Sanskrit to English have been taken care of to preserve the intended meaning of each verse.Context has been given due importance while establishing the meaning of each word with the aim of providing correct interpretation.To facilitate self-explanatory translations, additional explanations are given in parentheses in the verses.Additional explanations are provided in the form of notes at appropriate places.The historical background of Mahabharata is included for perfect understanding.To help you test your understanding, a printable workbook is included.All of this adds up to a complete translation of the holy Bhagavad Gita in English.Read This Book to Uncover The Secret Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and Change Your Life Forever! Read more

A cultural and intellectual history of Ancient IndiaWinner Best Indie Book Award 2024Sitting down with the Bhagavad Gita at the age of sixteen opened many new channels in my mind. Ever since, for the best part of thirty years, I have been searching for a book on Indian thought that ties it all up, coherently and succinctly.Write the book you want to read, they say—and this, here, is it.While covering all the important areas (see contents list below), you will learn:How the Vedic gods are related to the Greek and Roman ones.The secret of the self that even the gods were desperate to learn.How to stop suffering, according to the Buddha.How to achieve enlightenment, according to the Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains.How the swastika came to be appropriated by the Nazis.How Gandhi’s non-violence is rooted in Indian philosophy.Why the Kama Sutra is about a lot more than sex.What yoga’s actually about—not even my yoga teacher knew this.How the Gupta Golden Age led to the invention of zero, chess, and nose jobs.And much, much more. Never before has the history and substance of Indian thought been laid out as clearly and succinctly, and completely, as in Burton’s book. —Prof Nicolas Martin, Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies, University of Zürich Impeccably crafted… a monumental achievement. —Rich Follett for Readers’ Favorite ★★★★★The parallels between Indian and Greek philosophy amazed me… This book will hold your interest until the last page. —Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers’ Favorite ★★★★★Burton shines a fascinating light on one of the world’s most ancient, and still thriving, cultures. —The US Review of Books (Recommended)Insightful and thorough … Having practised yoga for years, learning about its background and significance offered me a new perspective. —The International Review of BooksContents listPrefaceIntroduction: A Picture of India1. The Indus Valley Civilization2. The Aryans and their Vedas3. Vedic Gods: Indra, Agni, Soma, and the Rest4. Sanskrit and the Grammar of Panini5. The Upanishads6. Brahman and Brahma7. Atman, or the Self8. Karma, Samsara, Moksha, Yoga9. Life of the Buddha10. Buddhist Philosophy11. The Jataka Tales12. The Panchatantra13. Jainism, Ahimsa, and Gandhi’s Satyagraha14. The Mauryas: Chandragupta and Ashoka15. Greek India16. Dharma, the Laws of Manu, and the Caste System17. The Arthashastra of Kautilya18. The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana19. The Ramayana of Valmiki20. The Mahabharata of Vyasa21. The Bhagavad Gita, or Song of God22. The Puranas: Vishnu, Shiva, and Devi23. The Guptas: The Golden Age of India24. The Six Darshanas: Samkhya-Yoga25. The Six Darshanas: Nyaya-Vaisheshika26. The Six Darshanas: Mimamsa-VedantaFinal words◆ Grab your copy now and become an expert in one of the world’s oldest and richest cultures. Read more

A beautiful silk fabric hardbound pocked sized edition. The Upanishads, originally written during 5th century BC and first translated into English in early 19th century, are early philosophical texts of the Hindu religion and contain within them the tenets upon which the central philosophical concepts of the religion are based. A doctrine on Hindu thought and culture and perhaps the most important literature from ancient India, The Upanishads expound on principles like samsara, brahman, atman, karma, dharma and moksha and form the core of Indian philosophy. Along with the Bhagavad Gita and the Brahmasutra, the Upanishads provide a foundation for the several later schools of Vedanta. This version is an English translation by Swami Paramananda as part of his mission to spread the eastern teachings of Hinduism to the Western world. Paramananda was a swami and one of the early Indian teachers who went to the United States to spread the Vedanta philosophy and religion. He was a mystic, a poet and an innovator in spiritual community living. Using his experience as a religious scholar, Paramananda sensitively and successfully translated the wisdom into the foremost of Western languages. Easy to understand and simply written, the thought behind this text is to know your SELF and follow the wisdom within the text to lead a wholesome and spiritually centered life." Read more

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 meditations on life, death and immortality. The essence of their teachings is that truth can by reached by faith rather than by thought, and that the spirit of God is within each of us - we need not fear death as we carry within us the promise of eternal life.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Read more

The Bhagavad Gita (or “Song of God”) is one of the richest, most complete, and most important spiritual works ever composed.Its teachings have been a timeless source of inspiration, wisdom, and guidance for over a thousand years.The Gita (as it is affectionately known) is laid out as the story of a regular person, Arjuna, who has become despondent after coming to see life as a meaningless, pointless, and never-ending struggle. Arjuna is ready to quit. Sound familiar?Krishna (a mysterious friend and hero of the story) comes to Arjuna in his time of need and counsels him on the meaning of life as well as the path that leads to purpose and deliverance.What does Arjuna find at the end of his journey? Meaning. Tranquility. Enlightenment.Because the struggles Arjuna faced and suffered from are the same as those we face today, the teachings of the Gita are every bit as pertinent in our era as they were over a thousand years ago when it was first recorded.I designed my version of this enduring classic to be concise, modern, and accessible to all readers, even those with no prior knowledge of Hindu philosophy.“We behold what we are, and we are what we behold.” -The Bhagavad GitaScroll up and discover the majesty of the Gita for yourself! Read more

Unlock the mysteries and insights of Indian astrologyVedic astrology―known as Jyotish in its home of India―can be a powerful channel of insights and revelations in your daily life. But how to unlock this complex tool? Vedic Astrology for Beginners breaks down the core concepts of Vedic astrology, showing you how to analyze your birth chart to better understand your personality, relationships, and life path.Discover the ancient origins of Vedic astrology and its differences from Western astrology. Explore detailed profiles of each planet, zodiac sign, and the other essential elements of a Jyotish natal horoscope. With these foundational steps, you'll gain a better understanding of your physical, emotional, and spiritual experiences―and even begin to anticipate your future.In Vedic Astrology for Beginners, you'll find:Key components―Learn the basic elements of Vedic astrology, including the planets, signs, houses, and lunar mansions―each representing or influencing areas of your life.Chart your birth―Get started on analyzing your birth chart with a primer on the processes of assembly and evaluation, plus an example chart analysis.Astrological resources―Explore a glossary of helpful Sanskrit terms and determine your exact planetary placements with handy calculation charts.Relieve stress and start bringing balance to your life with Vedic Astrology for Beginners. Read more