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This book provides a detailed but concise explanation of Shiva and Durga and their purpose and functions in the universe, and how they can help us with their spiritual powers. This further explains the significance and meanings of the items that he holds, or that are associated with him, and the meaning of his different names. Further explanations include: Who is the object of Shiva’s meditation. What is the relationship between Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. What is the connection between Shiva and devotees of Lord Krishna. The purpose and activities within Shaivism. The Shivaratri festival ...

The Ramayana is one of the world’s oldest and most highly regarded classics of Indian literature. It tells the spiritual adventures of Lord Rama and His wife Sita and brother Lakshmana as They battle the mighty demon Ravana. But it is not only an emotional thriller, but it is also a book filled with ancient wisdom that is as valid today as in olden times. And this introduction to the Ramayana uses numerous verses from it to give direct examples of what it has to offer. Some of what you will find includes: A summary of the Ramayana, which shows why it has kept its popularity for thousands ...

The Heart of Hinduism: The Eastern Path to Freedom, Empowerment and Illumination This is a definitive and easy to understand guide to the essential as well as devotional heart of the Vedic/Hindu philosophy. Using numerous references, it gives you access to the most important knowledge presented in the Vedic texts regarding your real potential and spiritual identity. Thus, it is especially good for anyone who lacks the time to research the many topics that are contained within the library of Vedic manuscripts and to see their insights and wisdom. Some of the topics you will find include: A ...

This is a concise but detailed description, with a great variety of references from the Vedic literature that explains the real identity of Krishna and His eternal nature of which we are all parts. This starts with the explanation of the differences in perceiving God as either the impersonal Brahman, or the localized Paramatma, Supersoul in all beings, or Bhagavan, the Supreme Personality. Each view has its own understanding of the characteristics of the Supreme Being, which together provides a complete understanding of the Absolute Truth. With the use of these numerous Vedic references, we...

Vedic Culture: The Difference it can Make in Your Life This is a great book to introduce the many methods and applications of the Vedic tradition of India, which is rooted in Sanatana Dharma, the eternal and universal truths that are beneficial for everyone. It includes many avenues of self-development that an increasing number of people from the West and all over the world are starting to investigate and use to reach their higher potential. These include: * Yoga * Meditation and spiritual practice * Vedic astrology * Ayurveda * Vedic gemology * Vastu or home arrangement * Environmental ...

The Vedic culture of India has its own history, the tradition of which takes it back to the beginning of time. This book is not a typical review of the history of India, but explains what the pre-historic traditional Vedic background is, its basis, and how it developed and expanded through time. We also look at a number of artifacts that prove the ancient existence of some of the most important aspects of the Vedic customs, and how the tradition itself describes its developments. This book also helps show that the spiritual philosophy of Vedic culture seeded many of the other civilizations ...

Many people are afraid of death, or do not know how to prepare for it, nor what to expect. So, this book is provided to relieve anyone of the fear that often accompanies the thought of death, and to supply a means to more clearly understand the purpose of it and how we can use it for our higher good. It will also help the survivors of the departed souls to better understand what has happened and how to cope with it. Furthermore, it shows that death is not a tragedy, but a natural course of events meant to help us reach our destiny. To assist you in preparing for your own death, or that of a...

There are certain channels through which the higher spiritual frequencies become approachable by humanity, and by which the Infinite descends into this world. One channel is through transcendental sound. The Hare Krishna Maha-mantra is one such channel of pure spiritual vibration. The mantra is therefore a point of meditation for the mind, but also a formula or transcendental sound vibration that releases its energy into one’s consciousness. Thus it can prepare a person for perceiving higher states of reality. With continued practice with this mantra, and with the proper devotional mood, ...

Expanded and Improved Edition—December, 2025. This theory that the Vedic Aryans were a tribe from the north that invaded the area of India and established the Vedic civilization is rapidly falling into discredit, but it still exists in many school text books and carries some influence in certain areas. This book puts together the information that shows the false nature of the Aryan Invasion Theory and: How and why Max Muller started the theory, How he finally denied his own theory, which he admitted was all conjecture, The damage it has done, Objections to it and lack of evidence for it, ...

India is a most resilient country, and is presently becoming a great economic power in the world. It also has one of the oldest and dynamic cultures the world has ever known, but few people seem to understand the many trials and difficulties that the country has faced, or the present problems India is still forced to deal with in preserving the culture of the majority Hindus who live in the country. This is described in the real history of the country, which a decreasing number of people seem to recall. Therefore, this book is to honor the efforts that have been shown by those in the past ...

The many pastimes of the lives of the Vaishnava saints and sages are quite fascinating and provide much inspiration and instruction. Many miraculous activities and important events are recorded in connection to such saints, and many insights are provided in how to make progress in spiritual life by following their examples or studying their teachings. There have been a number of books published about the saints of India, but some of the most important of the Vaishnava saints have been overlooked. This is why this book presents the brief biographies of over 75 of these personalities that did...

This Eleventh Commandment is a ground-breaking new code to bring humanity to a higher level of consciousness, and to increase the spiritual awareness of society. It can change the way we see and interact with each other on numerous levels. It brings us to the stage of understanding that humanity is responsible for its own spiritual maturity and that it is time to manifest a more elevated civilization. This new commandment guides us to: * A deeper level of recognizing our spiritual identity and connection with God; * Attain the great realization of perceiving the Divine within yourself and ...

Understanding the assorted Divinities or gods and goddesses of the Vedic or Hindu pantheon is not so difficult as some people may think when it is presented simply and effectively. And that is what you will find in this book. This will open you to many of the possibilities and potentials of the Vedic tradition, and show how it has been able to cater to and fulfill the spiritual needs and development of so many people since time immemorial. Here you will find there is something for everyone. This takes you into the heart of the deep, Vedic spiritual knowledge of how to perceive the Absolute ...

The Bhagavad-gita is a classic of Indian spiritual literature, and has remained an important book for thousands of years. Many western poets and philosophers have been influenced by its deep insights and its timeless wisdom. Many of the great spiritual teachers of India have also written commentaries on it. It is considered the core of some of the deepest levels of spiritual knowledge known to humanity. So, this is a very powerful book. This introduction, using numerous verses, shows many of the reasons why it has kept its popularity, and how many of its topics and the guidance that we find...

Lord Krishna and His Essential Teachings If God were to tell you the truth about life, this is it, or as close to it as you are going to find. Often times we go through life and occasionally find ourselves confused about why are we here, or what we are supposed to do. That is normal when we do not have proper knowledge or guidance. But such insight is available if we know where to look for it. Some of the most plentiful, prominent and clearly defined spiritual teachings of all are found in the Vedic tradition, especially those that have been given to us by Lord Sri Krishna Himself. He has ...

The most common question Stephen gets, whether after giving a lecture somewhere or traveling and meeting people, especially in India, is how did he ever take an interest in the Vedic culture and its path of spiritual development. People want to know. In most circumstances he has little time to give anything but a short summary of what happened. But now he finally presents all the details of his spiritual growth in this autobiography. Herein he describes his first philosophical questions when he was a young boy, for which at the time most people around him did not have the answers. He wanted...

This book shows how the planet’s earliest civilization lead the world in both material and spiritual progress. From the Vedic culture of ancient India thousands of years ago, we find the origins of such things as mathematics, especially algebra and geometry, as well as early astronomy and planetary observations, many instances of which can be read in the historical Vedic texts. Medicine in Ayurveda was also the first to prescribe herbs for the remedy of disease, surgical instruments for operations, and more. Other developments that were far superior and ahead of the rest of the world ...

The Vedic culture is accepted by numerous scholars as one of the most sophisticated civilizations to appear after the last glacial period of 12,000 years ago. It developed in ancient India, and as the people populated the region, they also expanded and spread into other parts of the planet, taking much of their culture with them. This book takes us on a journey through history and across many countries as we point out similarities and remnants of the Vedic tradition that remain there to this day. These include forms of art, philosophy, religion, architecture, temples, ways of living, and so...

This book provides answers and details about the process of creation that are not available in any other traditions, religions, or areas of science. It offers the oldest rendition of the creation and presents insights into the spiritual purpose of it and what we are really meant to do here. Every culture in the world and most religions have their own descriptions of the creation, and ideas about from where we came and what we should do. Unfortunately, these are often short and generalized versions that lack details. Thus, they are often given no better regard than myths. However, there are ...

Casteism in India has gotten a lot of criticism, and rightly so. Many look at it as a means for the upper castes to live a privileged life while keeping all lower castes oppressed without the means for upgrading themselves. Present day casteism is based on the idea that whatever caste your father was, that will also be the caste of the sons and daughters, without any means to change it. But this is not what is actually prescribed in the Vedic or Hindu texts of old. This is what must be understood and corrected. So this book is a short study of what the Vedic texts actually say about what ...