The Bhagavad Gita is the best known of all the Indian scriptures, and Eknath Easwaran’s best-selling translation is reliable, readable, and profound.Easwaran's 55-page introduction places the Bhagavad Gita in its historical setting, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Chapter introductions clarify key concepts, and notes and a glossary explain Sanskrit terms.Easwaran grew up in the Hindu tradition in India, and learned Sanskrit from a young age. He was a professor of English literature before coming to the West on a Fulbright scholarship. A gifted teacher, he is recognized as an authority on the Indian classics and world mysticism.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. Yet, 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 if he or she is to emerge from life victorious.”Arjuna’s struggle in the Bhagavad Gita is acutely modern. He has lost his way on the battlefield of life and turns to find the path again by asking direct, uncompromising questions of his spiritual guide, Sri Krishna, the Lord himself. Krishna replies in 700 verses of sublime instruction on living and dying, loving and working, and the nature of the soul.Easwaran shows the Gita’s relevance to us today as we strive, like Arjuna, to do what is right.“No one in modern times is more qualified – no, make that ‘as qualified’ – to translate the epochal Classics of Indian Spirituality than Eknath Easwaran. And the reason is clear. It is impossible to get to the heart of those classics unless you live them, and he did live them. My admiration of the man and his works is boundless.” – Huston Smith, author of The World’s Religions Read more

Stephen Mitchell brings to life his acclaimed translation of these most famous and revered Hindu scriptures - the timeless story of the paths of knowledge, devotion, action, and meditation. Read more

Ever since it was originally published in 1973 "I AM THAT" a modern spiritual classic has run into reprint (Paperback and Hardcover both put together) seventeen times.That is the kind of popularity the book is enjoying. I Am That is a legacy from a unique teacher who helps the reader to a clearer understanding of himself as he comes to Maharaj,the spiritual teacher, again and again with the age-old questions,"where am I" "who am I" and "whither am I".The listeners were never turned away from the humble abode of Maharaj then and are not turned away now! Read more

This boxed set contains three of the greatest spiritual texts from ancient India— Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads, and The Complete Book of Yoga: Karma Yoga|Bhakti Yoga|Raja Yoga|Jnana Yoga. Bhagavad Gita is a revered Hindu scripture that explores the concept of dharma and the path to liberation. Upanishads are philosophical texts that delve into the nature of reality and the self. The Complete Book of Yoga provides a comprehensive guide to the practice of yoga, including its history, philosophy, and techniques. This boxed set offers readers a wealth of spiritual wisdom and practical guidance for personal growth and transformation. Discover the timeless wisdom of India's greatest spiritual texts! • A must-have for anyone interested in spirituality. • Provides a way for readers to connect with the rich spiritual heritage of India and gain valuable insights into life. • Offers insights into different paths of yoga and the practical application of spiritual principles in daily life. • Written in clear and accessible language • An ideal gift for anyone interested in spirituality or the rich culture of India. Read more

The Bhagavad Gita is the best known of all the Indian scriptures, and Eknath Easwaran’s best-selling translation is reliable, readable, and profound.Easwaran's 55-page introduction places the Bhagavad Gita in its historical setting, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Chapter introductions clarify key concepts, and notes and a glossary explain Sanskrit terms.Easwaran grew up in the Hindu tradition in India, and learned Sanskrit from a young age. He was a professor of English literature before coming to the West on a Fulbright scholarship. A gifted teacher, he is recognized as an authority on the Indian classics and world mysticism.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. Yet, 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 if he or she is to emerge from life victorious.”Arjuna’s struggle in the Bhagavad Gita is acutely modern. He has lost his way on the battlefield of life and turns to find the path again by asking direct, uncompromising questions of his spiritual guide, Sri Krishna, the Lord himself. Krishna replies in 700 verses of sublime instruction on living and dying, loving and working, and the nature of the soul.Easwaran shows the Gita’s relevance to us today as we strive, like Arjuna, to do what is right.“No one in modern times is more qualified – no, make that ‘as qualified’ – to translate the epochal Classics of Indian Spirituality than Eknath Easwaran. And the reason is clear. It is impossible to get to the heart of those classics unless you live them, and he did live them. My admiration of the man and his works is boundless.”– Huston Smith, author The World’s ReligionsUpdated to be more accessible to readers with vision impairment (July, 2022) Read more

The Power of Hindu Mantras explores the ancient practice of mantra chanting, highlighting its spiritual significance and transformative potential. It explains the sacred texts, meanings, and methods behind these powerful sounds. With insightful commentary and practical guidance, the book reveals how mantras connect with the divine, foster inner peace, and enable positive change, serving as a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to harness the transformative power of these ancient chants. Elevate Your Life with Hindu Mantras! Profound insights into the spiritual significance and transformative potential of Hindu mantras. Practical guidance and methodologies for integrating mantra chanting into daily life. Explains the meanings and origins of various Hindu mantras. Helps to achieve a state of inner calm and peace through regular practice. Aids in deepening spiritual connections and growth. Read more

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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

★★★★★ "Read this book. It will be the best decision of your life!" - Reader Review___The Sri Sai Satcharitra is more than a book; it is a living embodiment of Shirdi Sai Baba's teachings, miracles, and interactions with his devotees. Regular reading of this holy text, infused with love and devotion, opens a portal to wisdom, enlightenment, and solutions to life's challenges. It supports you in your life's endeavors, shining a light on your path like a beacon in the ocean of worldly existence. Mataji's masterful new edition of the Sri Sai Satcharitra makes it easy to read and understand in English.Baba is the supreme miracle maker. Each story of Shirdi Baba's life contained within it is a rich tapestry of divine play or Sai leelas, sweeter than nectar, smoothing our worldly journey. Those who follow Sai Baba will find his leelas, or divine plays, like a magical tree, a 'kalpavriksha', that fulfills wishes, providing liberation for the soul, satisfaction in daily life, and a profound sadhana for spiritual seekers.Yet, the Sri Sai Satcharitra is not just a book to be read; it's an experience to be lived. It's an invitation to weave Shirdi Baba's teachings into the very fabric of your daily life, turning the mundane into spiritual. It serves as a divine guidebook on a spiritual journey, a pilgrimage of the soul towards enlightenment and liberation. Reading it with love and devotion is not merely a ritual, but a transformative journey. So, don't just read it as a routine, but let it guide your life. By doing this, you'll feel the positive impact of Sai Baba's wisdom in your life.By embracing its teachings, you can transform your life into an extraordinary spiritual quest, deepening your connection with the divine, aligning yourself with Baba’s wisdom. With the Sri Sai Satcharitra, now in simple English, you can experience Baba and his miracles in your life today. It bridges the gap between the earthly and the divine. Whether you are taking your first steps or have traversed the path of spirituality for years, Baba's teachings and miracles will inspire and uplift you! Read more

The 700-verse Bhagavad Gita is part of the Hindu epic Mahabharata and. ad The popular Indian scripture describes Hindu religious thinking and yoga terminology. Drawing on older works like the Upanishads, the Gita provides a clear and practical worldview.The setting for this philosophical exposition is an ancient Indian battlefield. Arjuna is concerned about the fairness of murdering so many people, some of whom are his friends and family. He voices his misgivings to Krishna, his charioteer and mentor. Krishna's response forms the Gita.Krishna's argument contains much of the primary ideas in other classic spiritual texts, and emphasises the dualism of soul and matter. One can murder only the body; the eternal soul transmigrates into another body at death or achieves liberation (moksha) or extinction (nirvana), escape from the circle of rebirth. Read more

The Ashtavakra Gita conveys with beauty and simplicity the essential teachings of Advaita Vedanta, the most influential of the Hindu philosophical systems. Composed by an anonymous master of the school of the great sage Shankara, it is a book of practical advice for seekers of wisdom as well as an ecstatic expression of the experience of enlightenment. In this simple, aphoristic version, the translator conveys the clarity and lyricism of the Sanskrit original with fluency and precision. Read more

This is the quintessential, aphoristic work, constituting one of the earliest recordings of the Maharshi s teachings, that spells out the nature of the Self and the practice of Self-Inquiry.The text begins as follows:All living beings desire to be happy always, without any misery. In everyone there is observed supreme love for oneself. And happiness alone is the cause of love. In order therefore, to gain that happiness which is one's nature and which is experienced in the state of deep sleep, where there is no mind, one should know oneself. To achieve this, the Path of Knowledge, the enquiry in the form of 'Who Am I?' is the principal means.There maybe slight bends on the cover of the book due to transportation from India. The inside of the book is not affected. Read more

"Religion is the opium of the people," said Karl Marx many centuries ago. For more than a billion people living in India and abroad, Hinduism is the religion and a way of life. In this book Swami Achuthananda cracks open the opium poppy pods, analyzes the causes for euphoria, and comes away with a deeper understanding of the people and their religion.This is a comprehensive book on Hinduism. It tells you why Hindus do the things they do - and don't. Written in a casual style, the book guides you through the fundamentals of the religion. It then goes further and debunks a number of long-standing myths, some of them coming from the academia (of all places). While most books shy away from contentious issues, this book plunges headlong by taking on controversies, like the Aryan Invasion Theory, idol worship, RISA scholarship and many more. In fact one-third of the book is just on controversies that you rarely find in any other literature. Read more

Awakening the Divine Within: 365 Days of Hindu Wisdom, Reflection, and Inner PeaceBegin each day with a dose of inspiration, spiritual insight, and timeless wisdom drawn from the depths of Hindu philosophy. Awakening the Divine Within is a year-long guide crafted to help you connect with the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Mahabharata, Tirukkural, and other revered Hindu texts. With 365 daily reflections, this book gently guides you through a spiritual journey, empowering you to find peace, purpose, and resilience in everyday life.Each day’s entry is designed to be a mindful pause, featuring:A Sacred Teaching or Verse: Explore a unique selection from Hindu scripture, offering guidance on patience, compassion, inner strength, and self-realization.A Deeper Meaning: Understand the context and essence of each teaching in a way that resonates with modern life.Practical Application: Discover how ancient wisdom can be applied to today’s world, providing insights that inspire clarity, peace, and purpose.A Reflection or Prayer: Close with a thoughtful reflection or prayer to center your heart and mind.Whether you’re new to Hindu philosophy or a seasoned spiritual seeker, Awakening the Divine Within is a companion for anyone longing to deepen their connection to the sacred and find lasting joy in the everyday. This book offers readers of all backgrounds a year of quiet introspection, inviting you to live with authenticity, mindfulness, and compassion.Embark on a journey that nurtures the soul and elevates the spirit. Awaken the Divine within you and step into each day grounded, inspired, and renewed. Read more

Winner of the 2017 Nautilus Gold Book Award! The wisdom of the Mahavidyas, the ten wisdom goddesses who represent the interconnected darkness and light within all of us, has been steeped in esoteric and mystical descriptions that made them seem irrelevant to ordinary life. But with this book, written by a respected cardiologist who found herself on a spiritual search for the highest truth, you’re invited to explore this ancient knowledge and learn how it can be applied to daily struggles and triumphs—and how it can help you find unreserved self-love and acceptance.The pursuit of contentment is an innate part of the human experience, arising from a fundamental sense of lack or inadequacy—all the things we believe to be wrong with us when we compare or judge ourselves. In our search for peace and happiness, we may find ourselves fighting the shadows within us, trying to repress or disown certain qualities, especially our anger, violence, discomfort, craving, and disappointment. But in order to stop this fight, we must expand our understanding beyond the dualities of good versus bad, right versus wrong, and beautiful versus ugly, and accept the parts of ourselves we’ve tried to deny.Pulling from Eastern traditions including tantra and yoga, and focusing on the feminine principle of divine energy also known as Shakti, this book bridges the divide between dualistic concepts and non-dual philosophy. By exploring the symbolism of the Mahavidyas (Kali, Tara, Tripurasundari, Bhuvaneshwari, Tripura Bhairavi, Chinnamasta, Dhumavati, Baglamukhi, Matangi, and Kamalatmika)—each with a veiled face representing a destructive quality that perpetuates ignorance and suffering, and a true face representing the wisdom that stimulates profound transformation and liberation—you’ll learn to embrace and incorporate every aspect of who you are.With practices, self-inquiry prompts, and stories from the author’s own spiritual seeking, this exploration of the divine feminine will gently reveal the source of your fear, pain, and suffering, showing you that when you allow those parts of yourself to arise and simply be, you can finally begin to heal, overcome your limitations, and open to the light and beauty of your true nature. Read more

Here is a unique study of all the world's great religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity. This book is neither a history or a critique. Instead it explains, simply and sympathetically, the basic tenants of each religion and the reasons why it attracts millions of devout followers. As the author explains in the first chapter, “This is a book about religion that exists . . . . not as a dull habit but as an acute fever. It is about religion alive. And whenever religion comes to life it displays a startling quality; it takes over. All else, while not silenced, becomes subdued and thrown without contest into a supporting role. The Religions of Man is a thoroughly researched, informative, fascinating presentation of both the differences and the similarities in the major religious traditions. It is essential reading for anyone who would understand peoples of other lands, other cultures, other religions. Read more

In God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, New York Times bestselling author of Religious Literacy and religion scholar Stephen Prothero argues that persistent attempts to portray all religions as different paths to the same God overlook the distinct problem that each tradition seeks to solve. Delving into the different problems and solutions that Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Confucianism, Yoruba Religion, Daoism and Atheism strive to combat, God is Not One is an indispensable guide to the questions human beings have asked for millennia—and to the disparate paths we are taking to answer them today. Readers of Huston Smith and Karen Armstrong will find much to ponder in God is Not One. Read more

*** Winner 2014 Next Generation Indie Book Awards ***Religion is the opium of the people, said Karl Marx many centuries ago. For more than a billion people living in India and abroad, Hinduism is the religion and a way of life. In this multi-award winning book, Swami Achuthananda cracks open the opium poppy pods, analyzes the causes for euphoria, and comes away with a deeper understanding of the people and their religion.This is a comprehensive book on Hinduism. It tells you why Hindus do the things they do - and don't. Written in a easy, casual style, the book guides you through the fundamentals of the religion. It then goes further and debunks a number of long-standing myths, some of them coming from the academia of all places. While most books shy away from contentious issues, this book plunges headlong by taking on controversies, like the Aryan Invasion Theory, idol worship, RISA scholarship and many more. In fact one-third of the book is just on controversies that you rarely find in any other literature.*** Finalist - 2014 Pacific Book Awards *** Read more