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The "Mahabharata" tells the narrative of the Kurukshetra War and the fates of the Kaurava and the Pandava princes who are part of it. Along with the "Ramayana" it is one of two Sanskrit epics of ancient India. The authorship of the work is generally attributed to Vyasa, who is also a major character in the epic. Intermixed within the descriptions of conflict between the warring factions of this epic are numerous philosophical digressions and discussions...
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This is a very short yet powerful hymn of lord Surya Narayana comprised of twelve names. This book is an effort to put light on the deeper meaning of those twelve names backed by citations from Puranas. This surya dvadashanama stotra when recited with devotion helps us attain freedom from sorrows and other difficulties of life and grants us a healthy life. Each name describes well the great qualities of sun god.
The hymn is very easy to recite and...
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The word 'Zen' is considered by many to be an abbreviation for Zen Buddhism. However, today Zen is not tied to any particular group: it is a way of life, discipline and thinking. Zen practitioners use sayings and scriptures to help them uncover the secrets of the universe. The most often used is the Koan, a nonsensical question given to students for meditation. The answer to one of the best-known Koans 'What is the sound of one hand clapping?' is,...
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The most powerful Hasidic teachings made accessible-from some of the world's preeminent authorities on Jewish thought and spirituality. While Hasidic tales have become widely known to modern audiences, the profound spiritual teachings that stand at the very heart of Hasidism have remained a closed book for all except scholars. This fascinating selection-presented in two volumes following the weekly Torah reading and the holiday cycle, and featured...
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Service of the Heart: A Guide to the Jewish Prayer Book is an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced practitioners of Jewish prayer. In this insightful book, the author offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the Jewish prayer book, unraveling its rich tapestry of rituals, liturgy, and spiritual significance. With clarity and depth, the book provides readers with a deeper understanding of the origins and meanings behind the...
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Musaicum Books present this meticulously edited collection of the most sacred texts of Judaism, as well as most important historical and theological books about the Jewish faith.
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Religious Texts:
"Tanakh" — The Hebrew Bible
"Talmud" — The Central Text of Rabbinic Judaism
"Torah — Bilingual (English/Hebrew)" — Five Books of Moses
"Tales and Maxims from the Midrash" — Biblical Exegesis by Ancient Judaic Authorities
"The Kabbalah Unveiled"...
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Learning Bhagavad-Gita Step by Step is a study guide to help novices and students of Bhagavad-Gita to learn and understand the message in a question and answer format. This book targets an English-speaking audience unfamiliar with the message of the Bhagavad-Gita and helps one to learn the subject in a step-by-step approach. This is a self-study guide to learn the Bhagavad-Gita.
48) The Dhammapada
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The DHAMMAPADA is a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best known Buddhist scriptures. The original version of the DHAMMAPADA is in the Khuddaka Nikaya, a division of the Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism.
The Buddhist scholar and commentator Buddhaghosa explains that each saying recorded in the collection was made on a different occasion in response to a unique situation that had arisen in the life...
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Ancient words of the Buddha ("awakened one") that can become a companion for your own spiritual journey.
The Dhammapada ("Path of the Buddha's Teachings") is a daily inspiration for millions of Buddhists all over the world and for people of all spiritual traditions who have been impressed by its beauty and power. These words-believed to have been spoken by the Buddha himself over 2,500 years ago-contain most of Buddhism's central teachings.
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A vibrant example of living literature, The Bhagavata Purana is a versatile Hindu sacred text containing more than 14,000 Sanskrit verses. Finding its present form around the tenth century C.E., the work inspired several major north Indian devotional (bhakti) traditions as well as schools of dance and drama, and continues to permeate popular Hindu art and ritual in both India and the diaspora. Introducing The Bhagavata Purana's key themes while also...
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The "Mahabharata" tells the narrative of the Kurukshetra War and the fates of the Kaurava and the Pandava princes who are part of it. Along with the "Ramayana" it is one of two Sanskrit epics of ancient India. The authorship of the work is generally attributed to Vyasa, who is also a major character in the epic. Intermixed within the descriptions of conflict between the warring factions of this epic are numerous philosophical digressions and discussions...
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Goda and her friends are ready to start the sacred ritual. When they arrive at the banks of the Yamuna, they notice that their ten friends are missing. They go in search of their ten friends.The essence of ThiruppAvai is that ANDAL observed the month-long Paavai vratam to perform eternal service to Lord Krishna and gain the ultimate fruit of gaining Lord Krishna as Her husband.Everyone should learn the essence of the Bagawad Gita but, with over 700...
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Get the Summary of Mathew Micheletti's The Inner Work in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Inner Work" by Mathew Micheletti is a guide to self-discovery and transformation, emphasizing the importance of transcending limiting beliefs and recognizing one's inherent worthiness. The book posits that happiness, love, and freedom are natural states, often obstructed by misconceptions about human consciousness. It explores...
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Ganesha Pancharatnam is a very short yet very powerful hymn on lord Ganesha composed by the great advaita philosopher Adi shankara Bhagavadpada.
Adi shankara advises daily recitation of Ganesha Pancharatnam for pleasing lord Ganesha and attaining various benefits. The benefits are described in the phalashruti section of the book.
This book is an effort to put light on the deeper meaning of each word and verse of this hymn and describe the stories...
56) A Clear Mirror
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A Clear Mirror is the autobiographical account of a saint, a genius, a virtuoso who has granted readers what is most rare in personal accounts: full access to his incredible inner life. Dudjom Lingpa was a 19th century Tibetan visionary and Great Perfection master whose legacy of meditation teachings has swept across the world since his lifetime, due in part to the international presence of his re-incarnate successor, His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche....
57) The Wisdom of Solomon and Us: The Quest for Meaning, Morality and a Deeper Relationship with God
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Can an ancient king supply a salve for our modern spiritual restlessness? Ecclesiastes, What is life's meaning and mission? What is my significance in the vastness of space and the eternity of time? Proverbs, How can I help maintain a healthy society, with a focus on truth, compassion and moral courage? The Song of Songs, How can I achieve a genuine, soul-satisfying relationship with God? More than biblical commentary, Rabbi Angel shows us how Solomon's...
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The stories of Srimad Bhagavata Mahapurana are as timeless as they are captivating. In this book the world renowned author captures the essence of this epic in a lucid style. He enlightens us with the tales of the Lord that are as sacred as the water of the Ganga and as sweet as ambrosial nectar! The book inspires you to walk on the path of dharma and emphasises that the easiest and shortest way to reach God is the way of bhakti.
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Featuring the first-ever English translation of the "Splendid Vision Sutra," a sixth-century Indian Mahayana Buddhist scripture known for its rich ritual magic and worship of bodhisattva-goddesses, this volume explicates the text's cultural significance as a source of extraordinary value, cosmic truth, and existential meaning. The ancient author of the "Splendid Vision Sutra" promises every imaginable reward to those who heed its words and rites,...
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A group of twelve ancient Vaishnava saints who lived in Tamil Nadu in India in the eighth and ninth centuries are called 'Alwars'. They are famous for their poetry in praise of Lord Vishnu-one of the Hindu Trinity. The collection of their four thousand poems is known as the 'Naalaayira Divya Prabhandam'. These poems are in Tamil Language.
This book contains brief details about these twelve Alwars and their compositions known as 'Paasurams'. The book...
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