Eastern Indians

A sacred collection of stories, legends, and teachings centred around Lord Shiva, this book offers deep insight into his divine form, wisdom, and cosmic role—retold in simple English for easy understanding.

One of the greatest epics of all time, the Mahabharata narrates the powerful saga of duty, family, and destiny, featuring legendary heroes, moral dilemmas, and divine guidance from Lord Krishna.

This volume continues to trace the development of Madhyamaka Buddhist philosophy in India after its initiator, Nagarjuna. It consists of translations of Sanskrit texts into easily readable English for the general educated public interested in Buddhism or philosophy. Notes and separate Essays dealing with the philosophical content are also included. Presented in this volume are the central philosophical writings of the last two prominent Indian Madhyamikas and two Madhyamaka critiques of the idea of a creator God. Parts of two texts by Chandrakirti are presented: Chapter 6 of Entering the ...

A joyful retelling of the divine adventures of Lord Krishna—from his playful childhood in Vrindavan to his role as a wise guide in the Mahabharata—filled with devotion, charm, and life lessons.

Nagarjuna initiated the Madhyamaka tradition in Mahayana Buddhism that influenced Zen and the Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Over the centuries, this tradition spawned in India two subtraditions and syncretic combinations with another Buddhist tradition. These developments will be traced in two volumes of translations of the basic texts from Sanskrit into easily readable English for the general educated public interested in Buddhism or philosophy. Texts available today in Sanskrit have been translated, and texts no longer extant in Sanskrit but existing in Tibetan or Chinese have been ...

It’s a misty night on Puckachee Mountain high in the Alleghenies. A violent storm has cut power and left roads nearly impassable. Then a young professor’s body is found under a fallen power line…with bite wounds in her skull. This is another fascinating West Virginia mystery, testing the wits of detectiveJosh Draper and his alluring assistant Annie McBride.What caused the death? Was she electrocuted? Was she a victim of the famed eastern cougar, thought to be extinct?Surrounded by a host of characters, all with a vested interest in the case, Josh and Annie must sort through clues and ...

This cookbook shows you how to cook traditional Indian delicious Biryani recipes in your (electric) pressure cooker at home! Biryani is the most beloved dish in every corner of India and many parts of Asia. Whether you’re a Biryani lover or new to Indian food or looking to experiment at home, Biryani is the right choice to start. That’s because, it is a delightful rice dish for food lovers. Biryani is pronounced in many ways such as Biryani, Biriyani, Briyani, Buriyani, Breyani, Biriani, Piriyani, Birayani etc. irrespective of its calling it is everyone’s most darling food. There are ...

"The Greatest Story Ever ToldDispute over land and kingdom may lie at the heart of this story of war between cousins-the Pandavas and the Kouravas-but the Mahabharata is about conflicts of dharma. These conflicts are immense and various, singular and commonplace. Throughout the epic, characters...

India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions. In this intriguing introduction to Indian philosophy, the diversity of Indian thought is emphasized. It is structured around six schools of thought that have received classic status.

India is not just a country. It is a civilization shaped by thousands of years of philosophy, spiritual inquiry, historical continuity, and cultural adaptation. To understand India, one must understand how it thinks. How India Thinks is a deep yet accessible exploration of the psychological foundations of Indian civilization. Rather than focusing on surface-level customs or modern politics, this book examines the underlying ideas, belief systems, and mental frameworks that have shaped Indian thought across millennia and continue to influence everyday life today. Drawing from ancient ...

Discover the Cradle of Intellectual Thought: From the mystical valleys of the Indus to the imperial courts of Japan, "Eastern Civilization" unravels the vibrant histories of India, China, and Japan. This captivating guide is your window into the ancient worlds that shaped modern thought.

Have you ever wondered if there’s more to existence than what meets the eye? Are you seeking a deeper connection with yourself and the universe? This book unlocks the door to Utpaladeva’s timeless teachings—a guide to understanding the infinite consciousness that resides within us all. Discover a philosophy that transforms how you see the world. Utpaladeva, a cornerstone of Kashmir Shaivism, invites you to awaken to the truth of your being. His doctrine of recognition doesn’t just explain consciousness; it shows you how to live in harmony with it. Bridge the ancient and the modern. ...

This book presents the inspiring life and teachings of Sai Baba of Shirdi, sharing stories of his miracles, compassion, and timeless message of faith, kindness, and unity.

Basis for the upcoming PBS Special! After promoting this message worldwide for thirty years, bestselling author Deepak Chopra focuses on the huge problem of weight control in America with exciting new concepts. What Are You Hungry For? is the breakthrough audiobook that can bring weight under...

Discover the timeless wisdom of India, China, and beyond in Wisdom from the East: Exploring the Foundations of Classical Eastern Philosophy. This engaging and accessible book introduces the core traditions of Eastern thought, from the mystical hymns of the Vedas to the paradoxical insights of Zen. Along the way, readers will explore the ethical vision of Confucius, the natural harmony of Daoism, the discipline of Legalism, the radical nonviolence of Jainism, and the compassionate philosophy of Mahayana Buddhism. Unlike narrow summaries, this book brings each tradition to life with ...

This treatise is the third installment in the Theological Threads series. It investigates the Wind River Shoshoni Indians' concept and development of their understanding of the supernatural. Specifically, it is an in depth investigation of their pre-Columbus understanding of God, his attributes, and the creation of the world.

In Being Different: An Indian Challenge to Western Universalism, thinker and philosopher Rajiv Malhotra addresses the challenge of a direct and honest engagement on differences by reversing the gaze, repositioning India from being the observed to the observer and looking at the West from the dharmic point of view. In doing so, he challenges many hitherto unexamined beliefs that both sides hold about themselves and each other.

Have you ever felt that despite all your hard work and efforts, you are not getting the desired results, or are you continuously stressed, anxious, ill, and surrounded by misfortunes? It could very well be due to the transit of Saturn in your astrological charts. In Vedic Astrology, Shani Dev is the God of the planet Saturn, and this book is a concise collection of odes to Shani Dev and what one can do to mitigate the turbulent times and navigate out of this tumultuous phase in life. This book offers a collection of Shani Chalisa, Shani Aarti, Shani Maha Mantra, Shani Beej Mantra, Shani ...

This book is the result of 40 + years of practical experience by famed astrologer James Braha. It addresses all of the issues professional astrologers and students grapple with. There are seven chapters: The Being, The Doing, The Predictions (dasas, bhuktis, transits, and progressions), The Clients, The Nodes (Rahu and Ketu), The Upayas (gems, mantras, and yagyas), and a final chapter titled Odds and Ends. Save decades of struggle by reading the experience of an astrologer who has professionally interpreted over 10,000 horoscopes.

When a young man is given the chance to rewrite his future, he doesn't realize the price he will pay for giving up his past... Casablanca's stinking alleys are the only home that nineteen-year-old Youssef El-Mekki has ever known. Raised by his mother in a one-room home, he dreams of escape -...