Eastern Indian Spirituality

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.

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.

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.

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.

A sacred conversation between Lord Krishna and Prince Arjuna that teaches timeless lessons about duty, courage, selflessness, and the path to inner peace—simplified for young minds to understand and enjoy.

An ancient Indian epic that follows the journey of Lord Rama, who sets out to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. Along the way, he is joined by loyal companions like Hanuman and Lakshmana, and together they teach timeless lessons of courage, duty, and righteousness.

This book explores the stories and incarnations of Lord Vishnu—the preserver of the universe—revealing how his divine actions restore balance and guide the world through righteousness.

This book was originally published in 2011 under the title, The Awakened Life: A Collection of Writings. The new edition contains significant changes and covers a broad spectrum of spiritual subjects drawn from India’s sacred traditions. This book is about cultivating a deeper awareness of life and the world around us from a spiritual perspective, dealing with our problems and situations with the right knowledge, discernment, and thinking, and improving our lives accordingly. It provides the readers with an insight into the spiritual aspects of the human personality, its limitations, and ...

A big part of Hindu and Indian mythology is the lengthy Mahabharata, with stories about princes, princesses, monsters, and many mysterious creatures. Krishna is one of the prominent figures in many ancient mythology writings from this region, and his victories over evil have been applauded and believed by many.

Founded in 1966, The Institute For Cultural Research brought together an eclectic group of individuals - from the sciences, the arts, business, government, and all manner of other disciplines. Established under the leadership of the writer and thinker Idries Shah, ICR considered profound questions facing human society, seeking answers by tackling problems in new ways.