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The Sri Guru Gita is a discussion between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, in which Parvati asks Shiva, "Who do you consider the greatest one on Earth?"
While the complete Sri Guru Gita is 400 verses long, this book contains the in-depth commentary of Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda on what He considers the most important 182 verses of this scripture, which is focused entirely on praises that show us how to open up the heart to receive Divine Grace....
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A spiritual guide that cautions against those who offend devotees of Krishna and who perform religious practices and chant the Holy Name without devotion.
In The Heart of Krishna, Swami B. P. Puri calls upon those sincerely pursuing the path of bhakti yoga to be cautious in their dealings with devotees, especially those that are the pure devotees of the Lord. In so doing, Swami B. P. Puri reveals the secrets of this devotional tradition through his...
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In the late 18th-century, Bhagavad-gita became the first Sanskrit work to be rendered in a European tongue, and since that time it has generated countless translations and secondary analyses. Among these, however, H.D. Goswami's Comprehensive Guide with Literal Translation excels in its capacity to schematize and summarize the Gita's powerful appeal as a source of perennial wisdom. With its sophisticated thematic approach, this Comprehensive Guide...
85) Shyamasundara
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"Shyamasundara" is a collection of essays describing bhakti-yoga, the science of self-realization, and Krishna consciousness based off select verses from sacred Vedic texts like Bhagavad-gita, Ramayana, Chaitanya Charitamrita, and others. Estimated length of 229 pages. "Shri Krishna's complexion is as polished as powdered eye ointment. It surpasses the beauty of a newly formed cloud and is softer than a blue lotus flower. Indeed, His complexion is...
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There is little doubt though that it is very old, probably dating back to the days of the classic Vedanta period. The Sanskrit style and the doctrine expressed would seem to warrant this assessment.
The work was known, appreciated and quoted by Ramakrishna and his disciple Vivekananda, as well as by Ramana Maharshi, while Radhakrishnan always refers to it with great respect. Apart from that the work speaks for itself. It presents the traditional...
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"Yā Sīn is the heart of the Qurʼān, no worshipper would recite it for the sake of God and seeking the Final Abode, unless all their sins are forgiven. So recite it over your deceased ones." Prophet Muhammad
This book contains Surah Yasin in Arabic and English and a verse-by-verse commentary of the surah by world-renowned scholar Shaykh Muhammad Saeed Bahmanpour.
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The ideas and emotions that make the book of Psalms such a powerful text for Judaism and Christianity alike are brilliantly captured in this deft translation by a scholar of Judaism. Aaron Lichtenstein offers the English translation in verse, just as the original Hebrew text is in poetry, in the various poetic modes required by the myriad moods and messages. Readers will be moved by the inspiring words of the Psalms in this essential resource.
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The world we live in today is fast-paced and ever-changing. With technological advancements and a constant influx of information, it becomes increasingly important to introduce younger generations to the timeless teachings of ancient scriptures. One such scripture that holds profound wisdom and has the power to transform lives is the Bhagavad Gita.The Bhagavad Gita as a timeless scripture for personal growth and enlightenmentThe Bhagavad Gita, often...
90) The Virat-Rupa
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"The Virat-Rupa" is a collection of essays describing bhakti-yoga, the science of self-realization, and Krishna consciousness based off select verses from sacred Vedic texts like Bhagavad-gita, Ramayana, Chaitanya Charitamrita, and others. Estimated length of 194 pages. "This virat-rupa of the Lord was especially manifested, not for the benefit of Arjuna, but for that unintelligent class of men who accept anyone and everyone as an incarnation of the...
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The timeless insight of Islam's sacred writings can enrich your own spiritual journey.
For many in the West, the teachings of the Qur'an often are enshrouded in mystery and fear. Yet Islam's holy book gave birth to one of the most powerful and enlightened civilizations the world has ever seen. By the sixteenth century, Muslim culture stretched from India to Africa to Europe, preserving with it the ancient learning that helped spawn the Renaissance....
92) Bhagavad Gita
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"La Canción del Señor" es la joya espiritual más amada por los hindúes y es su Sagrada Escritura. Nos da la clave para una existencia feliz, y nos orienta a la Liberación del Alma de las redes de la ignorancia y a la Unión con Dios.
95) The Holy Qur'an
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Translated by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, The Holy Qur'an (also known as The Koran) is the sacred book of Islam. It is the word of God whose truth was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel over a period of 23 years. As it was revealed, so it was committed to memory by his companions, though written copies were also made by literate believers during the lifetime of the Prophet. The first full compilation was by Abu Bakar, the first Caliph,...
96) Padmini
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"Padmini" is a collection of essays describing bhakti-yoga, the science of self-realization, and Krishna consciousness based off select verses from sacred Vedic texts like Bhagavad-gita, Ramayana, Chaitanya Charitamrita, and others. Estimated length of 223 pages."How can that female swan who is accustomed to sporting with the king of swans amidst lotus flowers ever cast her eyes on a water-crow that stays amidst bunches of grass?" (Sita Devi speaking...
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Riyad As Salihin: The Gardens of the Righteous, is one of the most famous works of Imam Nawawi. This collection of authentic hadiths can be briefly, defined as a book of enhancing morals, mannerliness, encouraging goodness, and warning against the evil. This work consists of the wisdom of the noble Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, setting the criteria about the manners to be, observed by individuals. Since the time it was published, Riyad...
98) A Two-Hour Koran
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In about the time it takes to watch a professional sports event, you can comprehend the Koran. Since the Koran is famously, known to be unreadable, how can this be? The Koran found in the bookstore is not the historical Koran of Mohammed. The original Koran was a story that unfolded as Mohammed's life situations changed. The bookstore Koran is, arranged by length of chapter, not time. The bookstore Koran has no time, no Mohammed and no story. Therefore,...
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This book discusses in simple language the concept of MAYA, a very esoteric and abstruse term in Indian metaphysical philosophy which is said to be the root cause of all delusions in this gross material world that create a lot of spiritual problems for a Jiva, the living being. It is like a virtual trap that ensnares the whole world in its vice-like grip.
This subject is explained based on the way it has been expounded upon and elucidated in the Upanishads...
100) Superconsciousness
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Superconsciousness is a collection of essays describing bhakti-yoga, the science of self-realization, and Krishna consciousness based off select verses from sacred Vedic texts like Bhagavad-gita, Ramayana, Chaitanya Charitamrita, and others. Estimated length of 239 pages. "Consciousness of the material body means spiritual consciousness expressed through the medium of a material body. This consciousness is inferior, destructible and perverted. But...
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