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The Devi Mahatmya is one of the most important texts in Hinduism and forms part of the Markandeya Purana. It is also one of the oldest texts in the world dealing with a Goddess-based Spiritual Tradition. The Devi Mahatmya tells us the story of a disillusioned king, a merchant in despair, and a sage whose wisdom guides them to knowledge and salvation. The sage does this by revealing to them the three glorious victories achieved by the Goddess over the asura forces. Raghupati Bhatt’s latest book tells us How the Great Mother Goddess Emerged and how She keeps on emerging to save us. He also ...

Ramana Maharshi’s experience of enlightenment was not as simple as his devotees have assumed. Ramana’s own interpretations of his experience were influenced by non-traditional Hindu ideas of living liberation (jivanmukti), as well as by Western sources like Madame Blavatsky’s theosophy, and even by Christian sources. Some of these influences came from his disciple Ganapati Muni, as well his early the biographers Frank H. Humphreys, B.V. Narasimha Iyer and Paul Brunton. All of these people later sought other gurus. Brunton later admitted that he used Ramana as a “peg” for his own ...

The Bhagavad Gita, perhaps the most famous of all Indian scriptures, is universally regarded as one of the world's spiritual and literary masterpieces. Richard Davis tells the story of this venerable and enduring book, from its origins in ancient India to its reception today as a spiritual classic that has been translated into more than 75 languages. The Gita opens on the eve of a mighty battle, when the warrior Arjuna is overwhelmed by despair and refuses to fight.

Want to learn all about Hinduism, the world's oldest and third-largest religion? Like actually understand what karma is? Or what dharma means? Do you want to know what the sacred texts of Hinduism are? Or, maybe, you just want to know why Hindu women wear a dot on their forehead? Or, perhaps, if all Hindus vegetarian? If so, then All About Hinduism is just what you’ve been waiting for. We’ll give you an overview of Hinduism as a lived and contemporary spiritual path. We’ll explore the history of how Hinduism has come to be what it is today: the third-largest and oldest religious ...

"All things perish, Truth alone remains" ~ Katha Upanishad What if this seemingly solid world and our life within it is not an "objective reality" but an illusion "Maya" (that which is not but yet appears to be) -an extremely detailed and very complex dream of our True Self? Have you ever wondered of how would it feel like to wake up from this dream-illusion of a separate "little me" and realise yourself as none other but Almighty God-Absolute in all Astonishing Divine Glory? What as an Awakened God would you experience then? In the same way as the Great Seers (Maharishis) pierced through ...

Are you looking for a guide to have a true astral projection? Do you want to expand your mind and gain a greater awareness of yourself? Then, you are in the right place. Having an astral projection is only possible if the ideal conditions occur in a perfectly balanced combination with the ideal technique. This is an imperfect world; modern life does not help to achieve an ideal state; we are constantly stressed, tired, or emotionally overreactive. Additionally, we are further limited by our fears and expectations about what such an experience can give us. In order to achieve an OBE, these ...

The ultimate guide to help you expand mind power, relieve stress, end social anxiety, and boost your psychic abilities and positive energy! Are you looking for new ways to improve yourself and your quality of life? Do you want to avoid negative energy, feelings of excessive stress, social anxiety, and emotional suffering? If you want to unblock your chakras, increase the energy flow, and heal yourself through meditation, this six-in-one guide to all things relaxing is just for you!

Tantra is a vast and complex spiritual tradition that has been practiced for centuries in India and other parts of Asia. It is a path of transformation that seeks to unite the individual with the divine. In this book, you will learn about the different forms of tantric practice, from the gentle Pasvacara Sadhana to the more advanced Kapalika Sadhana. You will also learn about the importance of Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, and Samadhi in tantric practice. If you are seeking spiritual transformation, then this book is for you. It will teach you how to unite the body, mind, and spirit, and it will ...

"శివరాహస్యం" వ్యాస మహర్షి ప్రణీతంగా చెప్పబడుతున్న 7 సంపుటాల సంస్కృత ప్రాచీన మహా గ్రంధం. ఇందులో అద్భుతమైన శివలీలలు, మహిమ, తత్వం, వివిధ క్షేత్రముల వైభవం, శివ ధర్మాలు మొదలైనవెన్నో వివరింపబడ్డాయి.ప్రవచనం: Sri Samavedam Shanmukha SarmaWe are not the owners of the ...

Join us on Geeta Unraveled, where we dive deep into the profound teachings of the Bhagavad Geeta, translating ancient wisdom into modern understanding. Each episode explores a verse or chapter, breaking down its timeless lessons on life, purpose, and spirituality. Whether you're new to the Geeta or a lifelong student, our conversational style makes these sacred teachings accessible and relevant today. Tune in for insightful discussions, relatable examples, and a fresh perspective on navigating life’s challenges through the lens of this timeless text.

Explore the Hindu religion with its fascinating rituals and history! This audiobook has eye-opening information about Hinduism that will help you to understand the religion, gods, beliefs, and rituals and how the religion has evolved over time. You will discover more than you ever imagined exists in Hinduism, and by the end of this audiobook, you’ll know a lot about a religion that has over one billion followers worldwide.

Mahatma Gandhi was a major political and spiritual leader of India. His ideas and strategies of nonviolent disobedience led to India's independence. This is a rare actual voice recording of Gandhi from 1931, in which he speaks on spiritual topics, especially Hinduism.

Like most Eastern traditions, Tibetan Buddhism has a rich tradition of mantra chanting and magick. Some of the rituals are so elaborate they can often intimidate the minds of those with entrenched Western sensibilities. A good way to pierce the mystery is to work with the mantras of this great tradition.

The goal of mankind is knowledge. That is the one ideal placed before us by Eastern philosophy. Pleasure is not the goal of man, but knowledge. Pleasure and happiness come to an end. It is a mistake to suppose that pleasure is the goal. The cause of all the miseries we have in the world is that men foolishly think pleasure to be the ideal for which to strive. After a time, man finds it is not happiness, but knowledge, toward which he is going, that both pleasure and pain are great teachers, and that he learns as much from evil as from good.

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Treasures of Lakshmi is the culmination of the much-loved goddess series, brilliantly curated and edited by Namita Gokhale and Malashri Lal. This trilogy, which began with In Search of Sita and continued with Finding Radha, examines the mystical realms of Hindu thought and practice, celebrating the essence of the sacred feminine.

The Vedas are the oldest scriptures of Hinduism which originated in ancient India. Storytel brings to you a fresh and simplified explanation of Ved, specially adapted for audio.

The series Spiritual Energy Healing was created by Anne Brennan to guide you in coping with stress and worry. In this three-book set, each part is focused on a specific energy healing technique - Kundalini, mindfulness, and Reiki. In this Kundalini bundle, you will get a unique guide to harnessing the healing power of Kundalini so that you can start practicing Kundalini meditations immediately.

It is an undoubted fact that the message of Vivekananda has influenced, inspired, and transformed thousands of lives. Here are some quotations from the great spiritual leader for the benefit of those who do not have time to go through his voluminous writings and speeches so that they may get at least a partial glimpse of the strength and sublimity of his teachings. Listeners should be aware that Vivekananda spoke to a wide variety of students and followers, whose religions, cultures, and national origins differed widely.

Two stories from Vedic literature. The first is Nala and Damayanti, a magical love story set in Ancient India, taken from the Mahabharata. It was told by a sage to King Yudhisthira to assuage his sorrow when he was first exiled into the forest. The king had asked, “Who has suffered more than I?”, and the sage said, “Listen to the tale of Nala and Damayanti.” The second story is about King Rukmangada, a great monarch whose adherence to virtue was tested severely by the gods, who gave him the choice of either killing his son or abandoning truth. By his adherence to the sacred Ekadashi...