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Bloomsbury presents Nine Lives by William Dalrymple, read by Mikhail Sen. LONGLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE ‘Beautifully written, ridiculously erudite, warm and open-hearted’ The Times ‘Compelling and poignant’ Guardian ‘This is travel writing at its best’ Observer...

Hinduism is practiced by nearly 80 percent of India's population, and by some 70 million people outside India. In this Very Short Introduction, Kim Knott offers a succinct and authoritative overview of this major religion, and analyzes the challenges facing it in the 21st century. She discusses key preoccupations of Hinduism such as the centrality of the Veda as religious texts, the role of Brahmins, gurus, and storytellers in the transmission of divine truths, and the cultural and moral importance of epics such as the Ramayana.

Bhagavad-gita As It Is explores life's most enduring questions: Who am I? Why do I exist? How should I act in a world filled with uncertainty and conflict? Spoken on a battlefield at a moment of profound crisis, the Bhagavad-gita delivers timeless spiritual wisdom through a dialogue between Lord Krishna and the warrior Arjuna. As Arjuna stands paralyzed by doubt and moral confusion, Krishna guides him to a deeper understanding of the self, the purpose of action, and the principles of dharma, or the responsible action that leads to inner clarity and peace.

This is the classic account of Zen from the first major authority to inform the West of the details and practice of this form of Mahayana Buddhism. Despite its age and the widespread adoption of Zen by Western society in the past century, it remains an important and authentic source for theory...

Das Ziel des traditionellen Vedanta ist Selbsterkenntnis. Entdecke mithilfe der Vedanta-Techniken deine innerste Essenz, dein wahres Selbst, das immerwährend, vollständig und reine Glückseligkeit ist. Höre die lebendigen Vorträge der Vedanta-Jahresgruppe Yoga Vidya Köln. Die Vedantins widmen sich jedes Jahr einer ausgewählten Schrift traditioneller Vedantalehrer, wie z.B. Swami Dayananda und James Swartz. Jede Serie in diesem Podcast behandelt eine Schrift. Mit diesem Podcast kannst du so Klarheit über die Bedeutung der Welt, deine Natur und das, was wichtig ist im spirituellen Leben, ...

Als Kind saß ich so gerne unter dem Esstisch, in einer Welt, die nur mir gehörte. Da hatte ich meine Privatsphäre, denn ich wusste, dass niemand aus meiner Familie zu mir hinunter kriechen würde. Es war eine Flucht, ohne dass ich damals verstehen konnte, wovor ich floh. Mit widersprüchlichen Werten aufgewachsen, waren meine Eltern einerseits dankbar für die Chancen auf Bildung, Wohlstand und Sicherheit in Deutschland. Andererseits spürte ich ihr Bedürfnis, die Werte und Prägungen ihrer eigenen Kindheit zu bewahren. Eine Lebenskrise entfachte in mir eine tiefe Sehnsucht.

Each of these prayer-poems has been spiritualized by this great man of God. Open this book, pick a poem at random and read it. Mentally repeat whatever phrase appeals to you. Within a short time, you will see your consciousness transformed. This book has the power to rapidly accelerate your spiritual growth, and provides hundreds of delightful ways for you to begin your own conversation with God.

Shri Sai baba is one of the most revered saints with large number of followers across religions. All his devoted followers around the world can testify to his amazing life teachings. 'Shri Sai Satcharitra' is based on the real-life stories of ‘Shirdi Ke Sai Baba’, a book written by Govind Raghunath Dabholkar. This audio book is our rendition of Shri Sai Satcharitra recited by Sai Deodhar, who is a devout devotee herself and explains Baba's philosophy in each episode in simpler words. Each anecdote lets you dive deeply into Sai Baba's life, the one that will inspire you to look at life ...

"His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda Founder-Ācārya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness." This comprehensive designation signifies that the book's content is presented by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda, who is revered with the honorific "His Divine Grace" and titles "Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda," indicating his spiritual stature and position as a master of devotional knowledge. Crucially, he is identified as the "Founder-Ācārya," meaning the founder and primary spiritual preceptor, of the "International Society for Krishna Consciousness,".

The Bhagavad Gita has been called India's greatest contribution to the world. In this audio version of his classic book The Bhagavad Gita: A Walkthrough for Westerners, Jack Hawley makes its wisdom clear to Western seekers.

This instructive audiobook carries in itself a life-transforming value. None who listens to it with the needed interest and attention will ever feel inclined to remain unchanged in personal nature and untransformed in conduct and character.

Twenty-four of the Buddha's most distinguished disciples are brought to life in ten chapters of rich narration. They include monks who were very close to him throughout his life, including Sariputta and Mahamoggallana; his cousin and companion Ananda; his principal women disciples, including the...

Enter the enchanting world of Lord Krishna, the Supreme Person, in this vivid retelling of the Tenth Canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam. Written in a rich, dramatic style, this immersive work delineates Krishna’s divine pastimes with insight, emotion and depth. From his miraculous birth and playful childhood in the immortal land of Vrindavan, to his profound interactions with devotees and his triumphs over powerful adversaries, each episode is rendered with clarity and devotional sensitivity.

Raja Yoga by Swami Vivekananda is a profound exploration of the techniques and philosophy of Raja Yoga. Swami Vivekananda explains how this spiritual practice leads to self-realisation and enlightenment.

Prabhupada: Your Ever Well-Wisher tells the inspiring story of a remarkable man and his remarkable achievement. A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada - philosopher, scholar, religious leader, author - founded the Hare Krishna movement in 1966, effectively transplanting India's spiritual culture of bhakti yoga from India to America.

The first part of this audiobook comprises several lectures to classes delivered by the present author in New York. The second part is a rather free translation of the aphorisms (sutras) of Patanjali, with a running commentary. Effort has been made to avoid technicalities as far as possible and to keep to the free and easy style of conversation.

The dominant religion of India, "Hinduism" refers to a wide variety of religious traditions and philosophies that have developed over thousands of years. Today, the United States is home to approximately one million Hindus. If you've heard of this ancient religion and are looking for a reference that explains the intricacies of the customs, practices, and teachings of this ancient spiritual system, Hinduism for Dummies is for you!  

The Ashtavakra Gita is one of Ramana Maharshi’s most recommended scriptures. In this scripture, the path of self-realization is clearly laid forth in the clearest and most eloquent dialogue. Peace to all.

Today's view of history cannot account for ancient anomalies, such as the Pyramids and advanced knowledge contained in India's Vedas. But in 1894, an Indian sage gave us an explanation not only for our hidden past but for the trends of today and for our future enlightenment - the 24,000-year yuga cycle. 

The author Sri "M" is an extraordinary individual. His uniqueness lies not only in the fact that at the young age of 19 and a half, he travelled to snow-clad Himalayas from Kerala, and there he met and lived for several years with a "real-time" yogi, Babaji, but also that he should undertake such an unusual and adventurous exploration, given his non-Hindu birth and antecedents. The metamorphosis of Mumtaz Ali Khan into Sri "M", a yogi with profound knowledge of the Upanishads and deep personal insights, is born of first-hand experiences with higher levels of consciousness....