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The mythology and practice of Hinduism are outlined in this sensitive discussion of Hindu faith and iconography. Avoiding academic jargon, this book relies upon firsthand accounts and personal knowledge to introduce this worldwide religion to a Spanish-speaking audience.   La mitología...

Autobiography of a Yogi is an immensely gratifying spiritual read that has altered and enriched the lives of millions across the world, since it was first published in 1946. An originative text that tells the story of Paramhansa Yogananda, this book has been revered for its memorable, incisive and...

For Swami Vivekananda and the inspiration that his life and his messages hold out to mankind are as eternal as the soul itself.Words are not enough to describe Swami Vivekananda and his achievements.A visionary, a philosopher, a karma-yogi par excellence who taught us that it is only through serving...

After his epochal speeches at the World Parliament of Religions, Chicago in 1893, Swami Vivekananda spent more than three years in the United States and Europe sowing the seeds of Vedanta through illuminating his talks. These talks have come down to us through Sarah Ellen Waldo and J. J. Goodwin. Ellen,...

Maharshi Karve lived for a hundred and four years. After he completed his education he pledged his life to the service to others. He chose poverty and walked the path strewn with criticism and opposition; he wiped others, tears; he brought education, equality, honor and joy into the lives of many people.

ABOUT THE BOOK Celebration of the 150th Birthday of Swami Vivekananda. We happy to Publish this book. This Book includes Biography of Swami Vivekananda, Swami Vivekananda's 1893 Chicago speech, Swami Vivekananda’s Quotes, Raja Yoga ( with Patanjali's Yoga Aphorisms), Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnna...

A young prince who gave up power, position and money to follow the path of Jainism. He spent twelve long years in strict meditation and became a light to millions.

Sai Baba assured his devotees that those devotees who would with full dedication, faith and devotion remember me, in his house there would never have any lack of food, clothing and facilities of luxuries. His life’s entire responsibility and needs would be on Shri Sai Baba, and he would always help...

This penetrating literary-journalistic memoir depicts the clash between promise and reality within the movement that virtually defined alternative spirituality in America: Transcendental Meditation and its iconic guru, the Maharishi. Like hundreds of thousands of young people, Geoff Gilpin...

This book examines the life of =Anandamay=i M=a, one of the most renowned Hindu holy women of modern times. Lisa Hallstrom paints a vivid portrait of this extraordinary woman, her ideas, and her continuing influence. In the process, the author sheds new light on important themes of Hindu religious...

He was a little boy of five years when he was insulted by his step-mother and ignored by his father. He went to a forest in search of God. With determination and devotion, he succeeded. He ruled the coun­try in the name of God and in the interest of the subjects. To this day the Pole Star reminds Indians of this great devotee of God.

The Bhagavad Gita presents a synthesis of the Brahmanical concept of Dharma, theistic bhakti, the yogic ideals of liberation through jnana, and Samkhya philosophy. Numerous commentaries have been written on the Bhagavad Gita with widely differing views on the essentials. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi...

The Bhagavad Gita', meaning the Song of the Lord, is in the form of a poetic dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna. It is part of the great Indian epic 'The Mahabharata', and is one of the major religious documents of the world. It reveals how human beings accumulate 'Karma' as a result of their actions...

“In the summer of 1947, when the creation of the new state of Pakistan was formally announced, ten million people—Muslims and Hindus and Sikhs—were in flight, By the time the monsoon broke, almost a million of them were dead, and all of northern India was in arms, in terror, or in hiding. The...